Adam Ondra ticks Bon Voyage (9a) trad
”It is hands down one of the best routes I have ever climbed, and it is a true miracle that there are just enough holds to make it climbable and enough gear to make runout, but safe.”
Pearson did not suggest a grade but Ondra says he thinks it could be a solid 9a if bolted and placing gear makes it a little bit more difficult. In other words, Bon Voyage might be the hardest trad climb in the world. Noteworthy is also that Ondra has made the hardest grade in all disciplines and styles except for his 8C+ boulder; 9c, 9a+ flash, 9a onsight, 8B+ flash, 9a MP and 9a trad.
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James Pearson shares his thoughts on grading Bon Voyage E12
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Sébastien Berthe repeats trad test-piece Bon Voyage
Sébastien Berthe, one of the very best multi-discipline climbers in the world from competitions to Big Walls, has completed Bon Voyage (9a) in Annot. (c) Soline…
Le Nevé and Buhl send Le Voyage 8b (+) trad
Melissa Le Nevé and Fabi Buhl have repeated James Pearson's Voyage at Annot calling the nearly 40m line 8b. Comparing it to Céüse grades, Melissa says on Instag…
James Pearson shares his thoughts on grading Bon Voyage E12
James Pearson made the FA of Bon Voyage in Annot in in February. He did not grade but compared it to 9a sport routes. (c) Raphaël Fourau”This route took me long…
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