Stefano Ghisolfi

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Torino, Italy

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Stefano is one of the world's top sport climbers and his list of hard routes include Adam Ondra's Change (9b) at Flatanger and Alex Megos' Perfecto Mundo (9b+) at Margalef.

He is also a successful competition climber with five Lead gold medals to his name.

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The Ticklist #61 Bouldering Extravanganza

This week's Ticklist features some of the hardest bouldering ascents from North America, to Switzerland and Europe. Plus a hard new FA from Stefano Ghisolfi...

11 14 Feb

News 2021 - A Year of Climbing News

The second year of the pandemic was another strange one. The year began with another lockdown in the UK; climbing walls were shut and advice was to stay local - another tough time for anyone who loves the outdoors. But there were some positives throughout the...

30 Dec, 2021

The Ticklist #55 Hard Sport Climbing and Japanese Ascents

This week's ticklist is a mixture of hard sport climbing in Europe, with a couple of desperate Japanese ascents thrown in for good measure...

24 Dec, 2021

The Ticklist #40 - Ghisolfi talks Bibliographie, Hard Bouldering, Trad and Multi-Pitch

In this week's Ticklist, we have an eclectic mix of sport, trad,...

27 Aug, 2021

Newsflash Stefano Ghisolfi ticks Alex Megos' Bibliographie (9c)

Italian climber Stefano Ghisolfi has made the second ascent of Alex Megos'...

18 24 Aug, 2021

News IFSC Lead World Cups Chamonix and Briançon 2021 - Report

The two French stops on the Alpine tour of the IFSC Lead World Cups are always a highlight of...

5 19 Jul, 2021

The Ticklist #27 Megos, Bridges and Hard Sport

A mix of ticks, unusual news, interesting tidbits and remastered classics...

7 1 May, 2021

News New 9b / + in Italy for Stefano Ghisolfi

12 Jan, 2021

News 2020 - A Year of Climbing News

5 28 Dec, 2020

Newsflash Second Ascent of Change 9b+ by Stefano Ghisolfi

9 28 Sep, 2020

News In Isolation - Ep. 7: An Interview with Stefano Ghisolfi

15 May, 2020

News Stefano Ghisolfi repeats Perfecto Mundo 9b+

27 11 Dec, 2018

News IFSC Lead World Cup Chamonix 2018: Report

16 Jul, 2018

News 2nd ascent of La Capella, 9b, by Stefano Ghisolfi

12 Jan, 2018

News One Slap, 9b, by Stefano Ghisolfi

22 Nov, 2017

Latest Reviews for Stefano's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

La Sportiva G5 Evo

With some crucial improvements to the old version, as well as a few attractive modern features, the newly updated G5 Evo should become a popular boot for winter climbers and mountaineers alike, says John McKenna.

14 26 Apr

La Sportiva Aequilibrium ST GTX

With lightweight materials and a striking new outsole that offers enhanced downhill braking, La Sportiva's Aequilibrium boot range covers a variety of uses from light-n-fast mountaineering and high-level backpacking, to via ferrata. John McKenna puts them...

27 5 Apr

Men's Climbing Trousers

Climbing trousers - everyone wears them, but they're often a bit of an after-thought: do you turn up to the crag or the wall in your dirtiest jeans, or brightest Euro-wad pantaloons? In this test we compare 15 pairs of climbing-oriented strides from leading...

60 2 Nov, 2021

La Sportiva Cyklon

Though this trail shoe's ideal habitat is rough and rocky, it's got the grip to deal with wet and muddy ground too, says Rob Greenwood,...

3 29 Oct, 2021

La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX

Is it a shoe, or a boot? Marrying a soft, supportive and shock-absorbing feel with a comparatively light weight, the Ultra...

20 Apr, 2021

Comfy All-Day Rock Shoes

For beginners taking their first steps on the rock, or more experienced climbers looking for a foot-friendly rock shoe for long...

47 1 Dec, 2020

La Sportiva Testarossa

The Testarossa MkII will please devotees of the early 2000s original, and route climbers alike, and is a worthwhile addition to La...

11 16 Oct, 2020

Latest News from Stefano's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

New Climbing Gear Autumn / Winter 2021

For the past couple of months, we've been finding out about all the shiny new gear that's hitting the shops this Autumn/Winter. We've taken a look at everything from the latest harnesses and helmets, to new rock shoes and cool cams. Tak...

9 12 Oct, 2021

The North Face: Advanced Mountain Kit - available at Ellis Brigham

Advanced Mountain Kit - The North Face's latest range - is available exclusively at Ellis Brigham.

2 14 Sep, 2021

New Climbing Gear Spring / Summer '21

Next up in our Spotlight gear round-ups is climbing gear. We've chatted with brands about the latest hardware, ropes, harnesses, helmets and every other form of gear. Plus, everything is hitting the shops imminently...

11 15 Mar, 2021