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Noia 8c+ by Stefano Ghisolfi

Stefano Ghisolfi does Noia in Andonno, the first 8c+ in Italy put up more than 20 years ago by Seve Scassa, however it is chipped as many of the hardest routes were at that time. Stefano has been a succesful copetition climber since 2007 and last year he was #10 in the Lead World Cup. (c) Patrik Franza Photo on Instagram.

More info here and amzing pics from Caroline Ciavaldini and James Pearson's exploring expedition of El Nido in the Phillippines.

8c+ by Loic Timmermans (19)

loic Timmermans had a great 19th birthday by doing Fabelita 8c in Santa Linya and then four days later he did his second 8c+, Fabela. Now he is working the 9a extension. "It's going very well so hopefully I will have the time before the end of the week! In 2012, Loic was the European Youth Champion. "This year I will do ALL the world cups. Unfortunately I won't go to the WCH in Gijon as I want to participate at the World Youth CH. in Noumea. With the new dates, it's impossible to do both.