Enrique Beltrán Blasco does Gancho Perfecto 9a/+

Enrique Beltrán Blasco, with eight 9a’s under his belt, has completed Gancho Perfecto (9a/+) in Margalef.

Can you tell us more about your ascent?
Without a doubt, for me it has been the greatest battle I’ve ever won. The hardest route I’ve ever climbed. I started trying it in February, but in April the heat arrived and I couldn’t do it. I focused on [and sent] Patanics (9a+) and training to be ready for winter. The energy in the crag was incredible; we were good friends, motivated and giving it our all. The day I finally sent it, everything just fell into place: good skin, good temperature, and my body was rested. Everything flowed, and I was on top.