On 4–5 September 2026, the international climbing community will meet in Koper, Slovenia, for World Climbing Series Koper 2026 — and Illusion is ready for the action. This year is particularly special for Slovenian climbing. The event marks the 30th Slovenian World Series competition in Lead climbing, celebrating three decades of world-class competition, iconic athletes […]
Category Archives: Outdoor
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Aug
Aug
Greenland 2026: Jernej Kruder and the First Ascent of Sila For Jernej Kruder, the summer of 2026 was not supposed to be about chasing another extreme climbing grade. Instead, he was looking for something different: a journey where uncertainty, exploration and the landscape itself would be just as important as the climbing. Greenland offered exactly […]
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Jul
Jul
From July 8–10, Vibram Park Monte Grappa officially opened its doors, bringing together climbers, route setters, and the climbing community for an unforgettable weekend. We’re proud to see Illusion holds featured on the walls, helping shape the climbing experience from day one. Congratulations to everyone involved in creating this incredible new destination, and here’s to […]
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May
May
After returning from a successful trip to Cochamó, Jernej unexpectedly entered one of the most difficult periods of his climbing journey. Persistent shoulder inflammation forced him away from hard climbing, and with every powerful move came pain and frustration. Motivation slowly disappeared, projects no longer inspired him, and for weeks his focus shifted entirely toward […]
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Mar
Mar
Deep in the wild Cochamó Valley of Chile, where massive granite walls rise above lush jungle and unpredictable mountain weather, true climbing adventures still exist. This was exactly where Jernej Kruder set off on his latest expedition — searching for adventure and the possibility of opening a new long route high above the valley floor. […]
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