Ascents in Barbarossa

1st pitch only; Quite tricky slab for the grade!

Climbing on tufa, pockets and jugs on the overhang with a sustain crux section before pulling over the lip to easier terrain #2ndgo

2nd Go

2nd Go

Tough nut for the vertical challenged

Only the first pitch on this.

there is 2nd pitch ~VIII+

1st pitch only

Sequency

Gave the 7a+ extension a shot. I had a hard time figuring out the beta, so I long-handed myself from bolt to bolt. It was too hot for a second try, but I think I can do this. Note to self, this is how: For the move away from the anchor, use the reachy, right-hand sidepull, pinch the tufa on the left, put the right foot up and t(h)rust. From the huge undercling, use the small ledge as a left-hand sidepull, make sure the right foot is a bit higher than the ledge, then press the left foot against the tufa. Bad crimp right, sloper left, feet higher, into the good hold on the right (leave the pinky out: less painful). Egyptian high enough to get into the undercling/shoulder pull thing pinch the small tufa with the tight, reach to the rescue jug on the left.

This must have been the hardest 7a+ I did here so far. But maybe the hellish rope drag was also a factor. I'd highly recommend putting a 60cm draw in the last bolt before the middle anchor, and unclipping the one after it as soon as possible.