Red Bull Dual Ascent
Verzasca Dam, Switzerland
Verzasca Dam
Switzerland
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Summary
- 1What is Red Bull Dual Ascent?
- 2Where does Red Bull Dual Ascent 2024 take place?
- 3When does Red Bull Dual Ascent 2024 take place?
- 4Where can I watch Red Bull Dual Ascent?
- 5Which climbers are competing in Red Bull Dual Ascent 2024?
- 6How does the Red Bull Dual Ascent scoring system work?
- 7What is multi-pitch climbing?
- 8What’s the difficulty level of Red Bull Dual Ascent?
- 9What film was the Verzasca Dam featured in?
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What is Red Bull Dual Ascent?
Red Bull Dual Ascent is a thrilling climbing competition where elite teams of two battle head-to-head on massive 180-meter artificial routes on a 220-meter wall. The event combines speed, skill, and endurance, both mental and physical, as climbers push their limits to reach the top first.
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Where does Red Bull Dual Ascent 2024 take place?
The imposing hydroelectric Verzasca Dam in Switzerland serves as the backdrop for the climbing competition. The dam holds back 23 million cubic feet of water, and allows flow of 46,000 cubic feet per second into the Lago di Vogorno, producing 234GWh of power per year.
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When does Red Bull Dual Ascent 2024 take place?
The first competition days including qualifications and semifinals take place from October 30-31, followed by a rest day on November 1. The event will culminate on November 2 with the battle for third place and the grand finale.
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Where can I watch Red Bull Dual Ascent?
You can watch the grand finale of Red Bull Dual Ascent 2024 livestreamed on Red Bull TV on November 2.
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Which climbers are competing in Red Bull Dual Ascent 2024?
20 elite climbers from various disciplines such as bouldering, sport climbing, big wall climbing and ice climbing come together at Red Bull Dual Ascent 2024. These athletes are paired up into 10 mixed teams, with one male and one female athlete in each team, to compete head-to-head in a unique format designed to crown the ultimate climbing duo.
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How does the Red Bull Dual Ascent scoring system work?
The scoring system for Red Bull Dual Ascent is designed to reward both speed and precision. Teams are ranked based on the following criteria:
- Time: While total climbing time is important, this is not the only priority. The primary criterion is completing the climb as a continuous ascent (without falls) as quickly as possible.
- Falls: Although unlimited falls are allowed, each fall incurs a penalty point. However, if the climber lowers back to the start of that pitch and climbs it cleanly on the retry, those penalty points are erased.
- Mistakes: Technical errors or rule violations such as grabbing a quickdraw, standing on a bolt, sitting in the rope, etc. can also result in penalty points, affecting the team's final score.
- Winner: The team with the best combined performance – considering redpoint ascent (climbing without falls), penalty points, and time – is declared the winner.
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What is multi-pitch climbing?
In multi-pitch climbing, teams of two or more climbers work together to ascend a route divided into sections called pitches. One climber ‘lead climbs’, taking the risk of climbing above the bolts that would catch them if they fall, while the other belays. They then switch roles for the next pitch. A typical pitch is around 30-40 meters high.
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What’s the difficulty level of Red Bull Dual Ascent?
In one word: tough! The climb has been expertly created by a team of pro route setters that results in being the globe’s most challenging competition route. Pitches start at a minimum of 6c and go up towards a difficulty level of 8b according to the French system. The route is set to play to different climbers’ strengths and weaknesses equally, and encourages innovation and for competitors to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
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What film was the Verzasca Dam featured in?
If you’re thinking the incredible stage for Red Bull Dual Ascent looks familiar, there’s a reason why! The Verzasca Dam has been the scene for a number of films, most famously in the James Bond film GoldenEye, where 007 takes a daring bungee jump from the top.
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