9 May 2017

8b (a+) by Cathy Wagner (51)

Cathy Wagner, who did her first 8a in 1994, has done El bicho in Rodellar in just three tries, suggesting a personal grade of 8a+. "For me, a fantastic impressive line offering both physical AND technical climbing up there, over two roofs. But the official grade (8b) doesn't reflect the difficulty of that route, 8a+ is closer to reality - and honestly I've done harder ones. Have been on it three times altogether." It total the 51 year old has done almost 600 routes 8a and harder out of which 45 only the last year. This means in fact, that her last year should be considered as one of her best years ever. Bear in mind also that she frequently suggests personal down grades. Interesting is that she previously has said that she warms up less and less and instead just does some tai-chi movements.
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