Erica Gatland ticks Forever More sit (8A+)

Erica Gatland, with two 8A+’ in New Zealand under her belt, has sent Forever More sit (8A+) in Brione.

Can you tell us more about the ascent?
It was one of the first boulders I tried in Brione on my first day and I knew right away it was the perfect for me, such an amazing climb! I am good on crimps and coming from Castle Hill the mantle was easy. I figured out all the moves quickly in my first session and managed to send on my third session! The rock in Brione is some of the best I have climbed.

What is your climbing background and what is your next plan?
I am from New Zealand and have been climbing for 18 years now. My home crag is Castle Hill. I quit my job working as a vet and left New Zealand at the end of May this year. Me and my partner moved to the UK and bought a campervan and have been travelling around climbing. We have two more weeks in Brione and then we plan on going to Fontainebleau for all of November and then back to the UK for some grit climbing in December.