There are climbs that leave their mark. Not only for the technical difficulty, but for the vision, consistency and spirit with which they are approached. The one by Victor Varoshkin, a Bulgarian mountain guide, is one of them.   

In the suggestive scenery of the Tomorrow’s World crag, under the Marmolada wall, Varoshkin has repeated in pure DTS style (Dry Tooling Style) one of the most challenging routes in the world: Parallel World, D16. A horizontal roof of 60 meters that represents one of the highest expressions of the discipline, originally opened by the Polish Dariusz Sokołowski.  

But the enterprise did not stop there.  

Taking advantage of exceptional physical and mental fitness, Victor continued his vertical exploration, climbing all the lines of the cave in DTS style and at the first attempt. An exploit that demonstrates not only technical mastery, but a deep knowledge of the gesture, a complete vision of modern dry tooling, and a tireless will to go beyond its limits.  

What struck us, however, is not only the result, but the spirit with which it was achieved.  

In a world where everything runs fast, Victor chooses dedication, consistency of preparation, respect for every foothold. Chooses to give up the facilities (such as Figure four) and relies only on his own strength, method and ethics. 

We at Kayland have chosen to support this project, because it is in the essentiality and authenticity of the challenges that the sense of everything emerges. We are proud to support athletes like Victor, who with their approach inspire a new generation of climbers and contribute to the development of vertical culture.