Big Sends: Hayes, Rogora, and Ondra Push Limits Worldwide

The global climbing scene lit up this week with a string of major ascents across disciplines and grades.

Laura Rogora continues to redefine onsight standards, ticking an 8c+, one of the hardest onsights ever by a female climber. Her precision and composure on the sharp end once again confirm her as one of the strongest sport climbers of her generation.

Over on El Capitan, Pietro Vidi and Camilla Moroni teamed up for a rare ascent of Pre-Muir Wall, while Will Moss completed a Nose in a Day push—another benchmark Yosemite tick.

In the bouldering world, Ryuichi Murai went on a sending spree, while Sean Bailey crushed Mystic Stylez and New Base Line (both 8B+). Margo Hayes climbed Ganja Time (8b+/5.14a), and Vojtech Trojan dispatched the iconic Dreamcatcher (8B+/C, V14/15). Later that same day, Lara Trinkl topped out Crusher Sit (8B).

Meanwhile, Adam Ondra continues his streak of top-end flashes. After moving to Arco, he climbed Ziqqurat (8C) in Gaby on his third try, followed by a flash of Gliese 581 (8B+), and an immediate send of The Ghost Ship (8B+). It marks his third 8B+ flash of 2025. “Some of the best days of my life in bouldering,” he wrote, noting that The Ghost Ship might be his best flash yet.

On the youth front, Christian Leitner, 16, had a breakthrough trip to Arco, sending Puro Dreaming (9a) and St. Anger (8c+) within days. His training camp success adds to an already stellar youth competition record.

Finally, Lorenzo Bogliacino capped a powerhouse year with a repeat of Lapsus (9a+) in Andonno—his fifth route at 9a or harder this season. After recovering from a pulley injury, Bogliacino credited structured rehab and renewed motivation for what he calls “the best shape of my life.”