Christian Leitner, 16, ticks two 8c+/9a’s

Christian Leitner has sent St. Anger (8c+) and Puro Dreaming (9a) in Arco. The 16-year-old has claimed victory in four of the last seven Euro Youth Cups/Championships he has competed in and finished as runner-up in two others.

Can you tell us more about your trip and your hardest ascents?
During our training camp with the Austrian Youth National Team, my main goal was to send Puro Dreaming, a route that I got super close to sending last year. This time I came there a lot stronger and managed to climb it on the very first day in just a few go’s.

After that, I focused on having fun and enjoying the trip. At Bus de la Stria, I was able to flash Liftscheisser (8b) and some days later at Eremo di San Paolo I surprised myself by sending St. Anger in one day! It was on my last (7th) attempt of the day, in the dark and with humid conditions! I just thought it would fit my style and it worked out like a treat! Overall, it was an amazing and super successful camp. Nothing was planned at all, it just happened!😂

What are your winter plans?
I don‘t have any special winter plans but I‘ll try to send some of my local projects and maybe go back to Arco to send some harder routes I also had a look on! Main goal is to get more on the rock.