Edu Marin

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Edu has climbed at the highest level from a very young age, red-pointing 8c at fifteen; on-sighting 8b+ at sixteen and climbing 9a at seventeen. He has climbed routes of 9b and achieved World Championship titles.

In March 2019, he climbed one of the hardest multi-pitches in the world: Valhalla 9a+ in Getu, China

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News Eternal Flame Freed by Edu Marin, Jacopo Larcher and Babsi Zangerl

Climbing in two separate teams, Edu Marin, Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher have all succeeded in freeing Eternal Flame (VI 7c+ [5.13a], 650m) on the south face of Trango Tower (6,240m), also known as Nameless Tower, in the Trango Group...

9 26 Jul, 2022

The Ticklist #14 Hubble, Bleau Blocs and more Hard Sport

In this week's round-up, a mix of hard sport and bouldering from Europe and the US...

2 23 Oct, 2020

News Edu Marin climbs Valhalla 9a+ Multi-Pitch

Edu Marin has climbed his long-term project in the cave of Getu, China. His aim was to establish a route from the bottom to the top of the cave, which boasts 304m of roof climbing. The route is 14 pitches long and its hardest pitch is 9a+, making it...

11 25 Mar, 2019

News Edu Marin & Sasha DiGiulian repeat Mora Mora, 8c MP

Edu Marin and Sasha DiGiulian has repeated the 700m/12 pitch Mora Mora, 8c MP, in the Tsaranoro valley,...

2 10 Aug, 2017

Video Edu Marin - WoGü, 8c multi-pitch

This summer, Edu Marin made the 2nd free ascent, after Adam Ondra, of Beat Kammerlander's WoGü, at Rätikon in Switzerland.

8 9 Oct, 2016

News Edu Marin repeats WoGü, 8c Multi pitch

Edu Marin has made the second free ascent of Beat Kammerlander/Adam Ondra's WoGü, 8c Multi-pitch, at Rätikon in...

3 20 Aug, 2016

Video Chilam Balam ft. Dani Andrada and Edu Marin

In November this year, Spanish climbers Dani Andrada and Edu Marin made the 4th and 5th repeats respectively of Chilam...

8 2 Dec, 2015

News Edu Marin repeats Chilam Balam, ~9b

4 19 Nov, 2015

Video Edu Marin - 8c Onsight

16 23 Jul, 2012

Latest Reviews for Edu's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Performance All-Rounder Climbing Shoes

If you're only going to buy one shoe for all your climbing, then make it an all-rounder. We check out six versatile models at the performance end of the market.

9 27 Aug

Boreal Mutant 3.0

This is a good performance all-rounder for bouldering on a variety of rock types, and indoors. What's the catch? Well, the complicated fit won't be for everyone, say Penny Orr and Rob Greenwood.

2 22 Jul

OTS 2025 - Our Best of the Show

The Outdoor Trade Show has just wrapped up, and after a few quiet years post-Covid, 2025 saw a strong showing for new ideas and interesting products. Here are our highlights of the show - the items our review team are going to be fighting over next...

20 13 Jun

UKC / UKH Gear of the Year 2024

Every year the review team put mountains of gear through some of the most rigorous real-world testing in the business. Some...

7 2 Dec, 2024

Indoor Beginner's Bouldering Shoes

Today's novice climbers are bouldering to a harder level than ever before. To meet these needs, modern indoor beginner's...

2 12 Nov, 2024

Supportive Approach Shoes

Lighter and more nimble than boots, more capable on steep rocky ground than a trail shoe, approach shoes are the all-terrain 4x4...

57 21 Oct, 2024

Boreal Indo

This indoor-oriented shoe manages to feel technical without being too aggressive, says Rob Greenwood. As a result it's fun and comfortable to climb...

5 20 Sep, 2024

Latest News from Edu's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

The New Petzl WHISPER® Harness

The WHISPER® harness is perfect for climbers and mountaineers seeking minimal weight and maximum mobility. Its MATRYX® fabric ensures comfort, durability and compact design. A slim waist belt and leg loops provide freedom of movement, while fiv...

10 11 Feb

Beta Eco

Beta Eco is constructed using recycled materials wherever possible in an effort to lead the way for environmentally sustainable climbing shoes.

31 May, 2021

BOREAL Crux performance climbing shoe

The new BOREAL Crux is a stunning technical all-rounder for those who want high level performance with more versatility than extremely down-turned shoes can achieve.

26 Apr, 2021