22 February 2013
8A flash by Katharina Saurwein
Katharina Saurwein has flashed Tricky, 8A in Chironico which out of 26 ascents in the 8a data base was the first female ascent and the second flash. There are only a handful female who previously have flashed 8A.
" It's a roof with a tricky toehook and amazing to climb. Jorg (Verhoeven) tried first and figuered out the beta real quick. Everything worked out perfectly, I didn't make any mistake and the toehoek stood. I think for a hard ascent, especially for a flash you always need a bit of luck and I had it.
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