Caroline Sinno, 40, does her first two 8c’s

Caroline Sinno, who the last 12 months has set a personal best with 31 boulders 8A to 8B, has sent Super Samson (8c) in Claret and Intercooler (8c) in Frankenjura. This was actually the 40-year-old’s first two 8c’s.

Can you tell us more about the ascents and your new focus on routes?
I really like sport climbing now! I’d like to do more of it — it’s what motivates me. I’ve spent so much time in Font, but for the first time in my life, I felt unmotivated there.

I’ve done many climbs in Font, and since I’m very small, I can’t climb all the boulders. I still have a couple of hard ones I’d like to finish, but I’m more psyched about exploring new things now.

I’m super proud of the FFA of Super Samson! It’s in Claret, an old-school cliff. The route was bouldery but also long — there’s a 7C+ boulder problem in it, and a real one at that!

I also really like Frankenjura — strength endurance is my favorite style. I’ve done Intercooler, and I almost sent another route too (I fell because my fingers were frozen!). There’s another route there I want to finish: The Sound of Silence (8c). I’m training for sport climbing this summer, probably in Frankenjura!