등정들 Grotta - Pineta에서 Flash로서

For a long time a goal of mine was to flash a 8a. Many times I failed, sometimes really close. Finally it happened. 25 m jugfest with a crux right before the anchor, which suited me well with a far shoulder move.

Its easy where its looking hard and reversed...

Got excellent flash beta from Tor. Nice line on tufas and then a thin crux.

TR to warm up. sharp.

I'm glad I didn't have to put the gear on. Thanks Kathryn.

End of day destruction. Only just pulled it out. Placing gear.

Oh yeah! Some guys were on it when I walked up so I had to queue. Decided to watch and make the most of it. Used my own beta on the crux and just managed to squeak through. A rare, magic moment of climbing for me.

JJs best route eva.

Amazing colonnette!!!!! fantastic rock on the first part leads to a "la rose.. " move! [bolting] 7c seems more realistic we think