11 December 2004

9a in Japan by Josune & Rikar

Josune Bereziartu and her husband Rikar Otegui has redpointed Logical Progression, 9a at Joyama in Japan. The route was put up by Dai Koyamada in 2002. The same year Josune did her first 9a, Bain de sang at Saint Loup. Rikar also onsighted Steroid Performance, 8b. In total she has done 21 routes 8c and harder and in the all time high ranking the superwoman is #12 of all men. Is there any other physical sport where women challenge the men like in climbing? Josune is one of the challengers for being climber of the year 2004! www.eskalada.net
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