Karo Sinnhuber ticks Camorra (8A+) and Slapshot (8A)

Karoline Sinnhuber has had a great day in in Zillertal sending Slapshot (8A) and Camorra (8A+) . (c) Luki Mayerhofer

Can you tell us more about Camorra and Gangster mentioned on Instagram?
The big startjug broke several years ago so this boulder was unclimbable. Luckily this year the hold got glued on again and made climbing this kingline possible 😍 It‘s pretty much everything about the nasty left heel, finding the bodyposition and grabbing the weird incut crimp-pinch.

‚American Gangster‘ is the right exit, which is 8B+. Not sure if it suits my style, but it‘s definitely worth a try next time to check it out 😉

Domen Škofic completes Chilam Balam (9a+/b)

Domen Škofic, the overall Lead World Cup winner in 2016, has done Chilam Balam (9b) in Villanueva del Rosario after some 20 sessions during two trips. The 30-year-old has previously sent 25 routes 9a and beyond. (c) David Munilla

"This thing was on top of my wish list since I heard about it. This year I finally got the opportunity to meet face to face with this 80+ meter beast. I like to believe that I was made for this route, I enjoyed every single move one it but the journey to success was far from easy. It’s probably my hardest route to date but my opinion is that this route doesn’t even need a grade because it’s so legendary. I believe that every climber who did and will conquer this monster in the future will feel something incredible. The last slab is a killer but that’s why the whole journey is so special, nothing is granted until the very end. I admit I was very proud on myself when I clipped the chain and looked back from where I came from. Epic!"

Isabelle Faus, with a dozen 8B+' under her belt, sent Mirta (8B+) in August. "First tried it in 2016, got close, but didn’t really get a good chance to try again till this trip. Took three sessions this time. Really psyched to have done this iconic line!"

Alizee Blass, 11, does Periodismo (8b)

Alizee Blass has sent Periodismo (8b) in Villanueva del Rosario. She did her first 8a at age 9, on the same day as her brother, Theo, sent a 9a being 12 years o…

Prudence Morgan-Wood does Espacio tiempo (8c)

Prudence Morgan-Wood, with three 8b+’ under her belt, has done Espacio tiempo (8c) in Sella. The 30-year-old has been on a roadrip in Spain since April and her long time goal is to send a 9a. (c) David Zarco Vila

Can you tell us more about the ascent?
Espacio Tiempo was recommended to me by a friend so when we arrived in Sella (on the 25th of October) I decided to jump on the route and check out the moves. A local climber already had his draws in it and we were able to share beta. I immediately knew that the route suited me. Its steep thin tufas and crimps are perfect for smaller hands. There are no really long moves which was great, it meant finding beta that worked for me was pretty quick.

The day before the send I broke a foothold and had to change my beta through what I found to be the hardest section of the route. The next day I highpointed to the last kneebar rest and the final crux was all that was left to execute. I recently started Mental training and so I was feeling prepared and confident. My go hadn’t been perfect and the conditions were pretty hot and slippy but I have been working on improving my strategy for trying harder routes as well as techniques for calming my sending jitters. So after what felt like hours resting, I took a deep breath and I climbed through the final crux first time from the ground and clipped the chains of my first 8c ! I think I spent 8 days working on the route but I’m really not sure(!) and as for what’s next my goal is to send 9a one day but one climb at a time! Currently I’m travelling around Spain rock climbing and discovering different crags and places to climb. Enjoying life!

Patrick Vonbrül completes Le Boa (8C)

Patrick Vonbrül has, after some 15 sessions, repeated Fred Nicole’s Le boa (8C) in Ziegelbrücke. ”The boulder took me two years to climb. It is very difficult to find the best time to climb it as it is wet most of the time. The best time is autumn or spring and the last days were very good, no rain and little bit cold 😊 I am super happy to have climbed this one.”

What is next?
I will be a father soon 😊 and I hope for good times this winter in Tessin where there are a lot of projects waiting for me.

Andrea Chelleris, 15, ticks Mandanga total (9a)

Andrea Chelleris has done the 40 meter long Mandanga total (9a) in Villanueva del Rosario. The 15-year-old has the last month onsighted three 8b’s and repointed three 8c+’ and he is #1 in the VL monthly world ranking game.

Can you tell us more about the ascent?
The plan was to do Mangarbo (9a) but when I got to the last part my kneepad were sliding off😅 so I decided to go on Mandanga. The last part is easier for me. On Mangarbo I already fell three times on the last tufa very close to the jug.

What is your next plan?
I want to send mangarbo and onsight an 8b+.