The ice climbing party can begin

Reinhard Graf and his colleagues from the Eisturm Rabenstein association, together with their partner Alpine Association South Tyrol, have been working towards this day for months. On Friday, January 29th, the time of preparation and waiting is over - the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup 17 will be ceremoniously opened at the Thermenplatz in Meran at 2016 p.m. As part of the opening event in the Passerstadt, the best athletes in the world will be presented to the audience before the eight best speed climbers compete in a show competition on the mobile, 15 meter high ice tower. The celebration, which will be moderated by Martin Böckle and Deborah Sparber, is accompanied by a gaudy fashion show, an impressive fire show and the musical sounds of the well-known live band “The Blokes”.

“The tension is increasing – not just for the athletes, but also for us as organizers. The best ice climbers in the world will tell us how well we have done our homework when they work with us. But we are convinced that we have ensured an optimal environment this year too,” explains OC boss Reinhard Graf.

At the weekend, the ice climbing experts are looking to Rabenstein

The sporting events of the Ice Climbing World Cup will take place entirely in Rabenstein on Saturday, January 30th and Sunday, January 31st. It starts on Saturday morning from 9.15 a.m. with the qualification in difficulty climbing (Lead). In the afternoon the qualification in speed climbing takes place. The winners of the World Cup stage in Rabenstein will be crowned in this discipline on Saturday evening, in the finals from 19.20:XNUMX p.m.

Sunday is all about the finals in difficult climbing, which start at 13 p.m. The supporting program also includes shows from the Lorit Acrobtic Paragliding Club from North Tyrol, beer crate climbing and an attempt at a new speed record on the 25 meter high ice tower. The moderators Böckle and Sparber and DJ Fill ensure the atmosphere.

International field of participants

The Ice Climbing World Cup in Rabenstein is a major international event. Ultimately, according to the official registration list, 131 ice climbers from 19 nations and three different continents – Europe, America and Asia – are expected in South Tyrol.

Reinhard Graf and his team welcome the two reigning world champions, the Russian Alexey Tomilov and the Korean Woon Seon Shin. You won this title last year in Rabenstein and will therefore come to the Passeier Valley particularly motivated. Local hero Angelika Rainer from Meran, three-time world champion in difficult climbing and current vice world champion in this discipline, will also be at the start. Two South Tyroleans are also registered among the men: the young Passeirian David Oberprantacher, born in 1999, and Severin Marsoner (Merano).

Live stream available

Around 2000 fans are expected in the South Tyrolean ice climbing mecca this weekend. If you can't get to the rear of the Passeier Valley, you don't have to miss out on the spectacle. A live stream is being offered for the second time. This means ice climbing fans can experience the South Tyrolean World Cup stage from home with just a click of the mouse. The live stream is available on the website www.eisklettern.it. The finals in speed climbing will be broadcast on Saturday from 19.20:13 p.m. and those in difficult climbing on Sunday from XNUMX p.m.

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The ice climbing party can begin

Everything is prepared for the three-day ice climbing festival in Rabenstein this weekend. The best ice climbers in the world can come. The South Tyrolean World Cup stage opens on Friday afternoon from 17 p.m. at the Thermenplatz in Meran.

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