8c+ and 9a by Angy Eiter

The best competiton climber in the history is just about to also become the best also on rock. Some weeks ago, the 28 year old and four times world champion, did Hades 9a and Hercules 8c+ in Nassereith. "I love steep walls, but also technically challenging, bouldery and sustained climbing on small hand and footholds. That's why I knew these routes were just perfect projects", says the four times world champion thinking about the early attempts. Both routes are sustained with very hard moves, amplified by the physical characteristics of a woman. "To have sent the Zauberfee means a lot to me. The joy I felt at the top you can compare with receiving a world champion title," says the 154 cm girl from Imst. When Angy Eiter tried the route Hades only three days later, she was still riding high from Zauberfee. The 25-time world-cup winner did every single one of the challenging 40 moves, including the two cruxes, one after another and went through the most technical parts without a fall. Hades was conquered and Angy reached the sought after grade of 9a. "In that moment I was completely overwhelmed. I mastered my most difficult project so far. My shouts of joy must have been heard for miles!" says Angy; the legendary competitor who now seems to have arrived on rocks for good.