7 March 2023

Cameron Hörst does Southern Smoke Direct (9a)

Cameron Hörst, who already has six 9a's and one 9a+ to his name, has sent Southern Smoke Direct (9a) in Red River Gorge (KY). "I tried this climb every now and then during weekend trips when I still lived in the east. Never had the time to stay and see the process through. Since I have been feeling fit, I decided to make a return trip to the Red and finally seal the deal. Hit the boulder perfectly and was smooth sailing to the top!"

So, you're currently based in Salt Lake City and climbing mostly around there?
In summer of 2021 I moved from Pennsylvania to Salt Lake City, Utah. Although my home base is now SLC, I am traveling quite a lot as a pro climber (while attending university online).

What’s coming up next?
I have a few more days at the Red. Then going back to Salt Lake to train for a bit! Ceuse this summer and probably for a month. Not sure on specific route yet unfortunately, gonna depend on how I feel entering the trip.
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