8a.nu Reader Poll: 2017 Climber of the Year

** Who should be 8a.nu's "Climber of the Year" for 2017? ** Definition: a person (male or female) who has had the most influence over the climbing news in the last 12 months. ** Results ** Angela "Angy" Eiter of Austria has won the unbiased readers' poll for 8a.nu's Climber of the Year 2017, which was conducted online between December 1 and 31, 2017. Angy received 33% of the votes, leaving behind many strong contenders, including Adam Ondra (26%), Margo Hayes (19%), and Alex Honnold (11%). The following lists selected comments from readers who voted for Angy: "First female 9b - the same level as most of the male world cup finalists!" "For showing young guns who is the boss! Old School Rules!" "First female 9b, came from under the radar and closes the gap between men and women"