Bertane 8b by Theo Blass (9)

Theo Blass has done his first 8b, Bertane at Saint Guilhem le Desert after 5-6 tries during two days. Three months ago he sent another 8b on top rope. Previously a hand full 9-year-old's including Brooke Raboutou have done a 8b. His father Vlad, who did an 8c in 2017, gives us the nice and impressive story. "When he was about 7 he started climbing more regularly - about 1-2 times per week on rock and 1-2 times indoors. He had a good progression in the last year, jumping from 6b to 8b in about 15 months. He only started leading about 6 months ago and is still scared to lead some times. His training is mainly indoor bouldering (at the moment about twice per week but this changes all the time - he boulders when he feels like it - some weeks he could do 5 sessions per week and then not boulder for entire weeks ) - no proper training yet as he is too young. Also he loves other sports (running, skiing, judo, mountain biking). "