Ascents in Switzerland by Carlo Denali Traversi

Dream come true. The very best boulder imaginable and something I've wanted to do since I started climbing. Bummed to be cutting the trip short, but at least the last ditch effort before heading to the airport paid off. Plenty more to do around here. Be back when the world is out of crisis mode.

Power endurance to a techy finish. Really good. Grabbing only the best grips around here.

Climbs well for being in such a tight space. Great rock. Could be easier?

Soft

Not the best line, but some good moves.

Soft

Not the best, but it was dry unlike the rest of the forest.

Shitty boulder.

Hot and humid.

The long standing Vecchio left project. Many days of work. Hardest 5 moves I've ever linked together and it's perfectly my style. Shouldery moves, high feet, and very tense climbing. Last day in Swiss and couldn't be more psyched to finally piece this one together.

FA

Started sitting two moves lower than where Dave started. This is where I was originally told that the problem started and it is the most obvious place, in my opinion, to begin the boulder. Definitely adds to the overall difficulty. This problem means so much to me in so many ways. My hardest ascent so far and the most I've battled for a send. Mostly a mental battle because today the send felt easy. Such is life. Very excited to move forward now. Projects await.

Hard

Couple tries. Amazing climbing! Feels so good to have the weight lifted.

Soft

Nice boulder. Another day of falling on the project. One of these days...

Odd, but really nice rock.

Soft

Much fun.

2nd Go

Couple tries today. Not so bad.

So reachy, but so good.

You've had dreams about this problem without ever seeing it. It's that good.

FA

5 stars all the way. A perfect boulder problem. Took only a couple of tries today on my first day back in Brione since 2010. Feeling very "at home" on the rock. Time to find some new lines.

Just before the storm. Really nice to finish this thing off before leaving Magic Wood. Almost sent first day and thought it could be 8B, but 3 days of falling on the same move and it makes sense as 8B+. Strangely powerful climbing.

A perfect, pure, hard line. Sloping holds in a roof. One of my all time favorites. The first few holds were still wet, so I basically had to climb it with wet hands. Feeling unbelievably strong and focused right now. Ready for more.

Soft

A little less stubbornness on my part could have saved me some skin. None the less, a classic of the forest. Really good moves. Close on Dark Matter and Mystic Stylez...keep 'em coming!

Soft

3rd Ascent. Fell off the last move probably 20 times from the start. Started to become a bit of a mental battle. Pulled through today and couldn't be more psyched. Feeling fit and motivated. This one feels lower end for the 8C grade, but I don't have enough experience with the grade to know for sure. Roofs aren't really my style and I'm happy to see myself progress within the realm.

Wanted to climb this line for a long time. Started with a proper sit start one hold lower than the original start. Seemed like the most obvious start position to me, even though it adds a bit of difficulty. Despite the rain, it was a wonderful day in the woods. Fell off the end of "in search..." three times, now my shoulders are very tired.

Hard

This type of roof climbing is not easy for me. Psyched to feel strong on this problem. Really cool moves on some of the best incuts. Now for the low start and the other projects.

Hard

Cool moves. Bruno bloc training day in the rain. Psyched to be here.

About an hour. Very much my style. Really nice moves. A bit of an arbitrary start, but the low moves go...

Soft

Really nice climbing. Psyched to find dry rock.

Soft

Not so bad today. The REAL last day in the woods.

Soft

Meh.

Soft

Fuck this boulder. Ha. Did Booga 2x. Ready for the PAW!

Soft

Awkward climbing. Looks cool, doesn't climb quite as well. The last move is nice.

Amazing. Not so bad for me. Feeling light again. All static. Great day in Ticino.

Soft

Hard for me. Mini compression beta. Best of the grade so far. A true stunner. Big Paw feels very doable. Need some WIND!

3rd day. My own little sideways method. Crazy and hard. Psyched on Story! Psyched on everything! See carlotraversi.com for some pics.

Fucking incredible climb. 5 stars. It just isn't that hard. And it seems to be even easier for taller people...

Odd. Scary. Good rock...always.

Soft

I like.

Best thing I've done here.

One move. Hard. Very cool.

Used the tall man beta, even though it should be physically impossible for me to do so. Felt like 8B that way...I need to learn how to heel hook soon!

Hard

A roof full of pinches?

Sooo fucking good. Got the no hands rest in the middle. Dried the hands. Stuck the dyno. The best!!!

It's moments like these where I realize how happy I am to be living the life that I want. Take nothing for granted...

Hot, hot, hot. Soo many boulders.

In the woods at last...

2nd go from the start. Everything is a right heel...and I still use my toes. Great rock climb. Nice edges and shiiiitt. Getting back in shape. Finger is improving. Oh yes!

Soft