Andrea Chelleris, 16, does Ultimatum (9a+)

Andrea Chelleris, who was third at the Imst Euro Cup last weekend, has done Ultimatum (9a+) in Arco. The 16-year-old has previously logged nine routes 9a or beyond. ”Not the hardest for sure because it’s a connection. Incredibile endurance, the scariest thing was that I almost fell at the last sketchy crux just under anchor 😅”

Can you tell us more about the ascent?
After the EYC in Imst I came down to Arco to train at the Italian training center. The. I went to Massone to try Reini’s Vibes (8c+) and on the 2^ day (I was already trying it a couple of years ago) I could send it. Yesterday, after the send, I decided to give a go to Ultimatum and I remembered everything from the past years but not the very last part so I had to figure it out again. Today I was way tired but with a lot of motivation and beast mode, especially on the crux with the 2 finger jam, I could get to the chain. I was very anxious at the last quick draw because there’s still a crux and I couldn’t get my pump away and I almost fell 😅

What is next and what about slalom comps this winter?
I still need to finish the comp season but we plan to go to Margalef in November. I decided to give 100% on climbing so last year stopped skiing.

Where do you train and how much?
I train six times a week. I almost always train at climbing ranch which takes 1 hour to go, most of the times with my friend Domen Skofic. Sometimes for a change I go to other good gyms.

How does a normal day look like including going to school?
I actually do homeschooling so I can study when my parents are busy and I can go climbing whenever they are free. This was my third year.