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

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Odyn’s Crack 9a+, Pitch 5 of Valhalla.

Latest Reviews for Edu's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Boreal Drom Mid Tech

With great durability, comfort and performance on a variety of terrain, the Drom Mid Tech has impressed John McKenna on scrambles and long hill days where a light boot usually beats a heavy one.

2 10 Nov

Boreal Nevada kid's walking boots

Whether it's dog walking, a day on the hills, or kicking defenceless furniture, these children's leather boots have proved a hit for apprentice reviewer Daisy Bailey.

6 31 Aug

Boreal Flyers Mid

Robust, supportive, and with a decent all-terrain tread, the mid-cut version of Boreal's technical approach shoe is built to last, says Rob Greenwood, and should be a good investment for anyone seeking a more substantial option for mountain use in particular.

7 11 Aug

Boreal Alpha

If you're after a forgiving rock shoe that's equally suited to beginners and all-day climbing in the less demanding grades, the competitively...

10 21 Jul

OTS 2023 - Our Best of the Show

This year's Outdoor Trade Show has just wrapped up. Staged in a tropical Liverpool, the show brought practically all the...

3 16 Jun

OTS Trade Show Reports

For the first time since the pandemic UKC and UKH have attended an actual, real life trade show, OTS in Liverpool. Here are the...

8 4 Aug, 2022

Boreal Joker and Joker Lace

The Joker is a supremely comfortable and adaptable rock shoe, that's capable of fitting an array of foot shapes and sizes, says Rob...

1 Jul, 2022

Latest News from Edu's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

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

New Footwear Spring / Summer '21

In the absence of any trade show this year, we've created our own. Normally, shows tend to focus on products hitting the market in 6 months to a year, but we've asked brands to talk about the new kit available now. In this first round up, we're showing...

11 8 Mar, 2021