Apex Predator 8c+ by Michaela Kiersch

Michaela Kiersch reports on Insta that she has done Apex Predator 8c+ in Poptire. "It’s a hard resistance climb without many rests and the crux goes right up to the anchors so the send is really rewarding :) It was my goal to do this route this spring and I’ve been training my endurance for a few months while also trying to send my boulder projects. I haven’t tried a hard sport route since Dreamcatcher (9a), so it felt good to get back into shape." (c) James Lucas

Last year, the doctorate in hand therapy did her first 9a and last month she did an 8B/+ boulder. Previously, she has done more than a handful 8A+ boulders as well as eight 8c+ routes. Next up is the oral defence for her doctorate, followed by a trip to Europe for the Petzl Roc Trip and three weeks in Switzerland.

What are the autumn plans? Full-time climber or starting to work?
I'm not sure yet! I'm getting married in September :) That's exciting! The rest will follow