Lucia Dörffel, who was #16 in the Paris Olympics, has done Father and Son (8c) in Frankenjura.

Can you tell us more about the ascent?
It was more of a side project. I came to Frankenjura to just enjoy a few days here because I ended my comp season after Villars. It was really warm and I remembered this route I tried a few years ago. I checked it out one day and could send it the other day just in a few tries. I was happy about the send since I felt really tired after the long season. But Frankenjura is always so lovely for a short vacation.

Talking side project, do you have any big projects this autumn?
Unfortunately not because I’m injured and I need surgery at the beginning of October. I ruptured a ligament in my right foot in April two weeks before the WC in Salt Lake City and the OQs. The compromise was to try to qualify for Paris and get it done afterwards at the end of the season.

How has this affected your climbing this season?
It was challenging. Especially mentally in the beginning because I felt in such good shape and then I had to learn how to land on my foot when falling from boulders and also jumping on my foot. It’s also not that stable and hurts sometimes because my tendon is now sniping over my ankle quite often because the ligaments can’t hold it anymore.

Eva Hammelmüller has over three days in Rofan sent Happiness (8c), Giftige Goas (8b+) and Restless (8b+). (c) Felix Mast

Can you tell us more about the 8c ascent?
Happiness” was established by Markus Haid, and is definitely one of the most beautiful lines in the area. The 40m long route follows a steep, impressive prow that gives you a very exposed feeling while climbing. The crux is powerful as well as delicate, and you really want to make sure to arrive there without being too pumped😅. So glad I could finish this climb within 4 tries!!