Eva Hammelmüller does another two 8c’s

Eva Hammelmüller, who the last 12 months has sent a dozen routes graded 8c+ or 9a, has done two 8c's. The 25-year-old has completed a total of 38 routes graded 8c and currently holds the number one spot in the VL female ranking game. (c) Felix Mast

Goldrausch (8c) in Ötztal. ” I've hardly ever climbed such a good line. Perfect crimps, amazing moves, beautiful place. Thanks to Markus for establishing this gem!! It was raining so heavily that I didn't think it possible to climb, but somehow the holds were dry (even though I myself did get wet while climbing:D) Didn't check out every move properly during my first go, so sending this route on my second go was a real surprise, including some back and forth climbing, spontaneous decisions, and a crazy hand slip. Thanks Felix for staying stubborn to check out this crag.”

Götterquergang lang (8c) in Götterwandl. ”Felt hard when I checked it out, but was surprisingly solid during the send today! the crux is really fun to climb, thanks for the psyche and the cool day out Ines!”

Can you tell us more about these ascents?
Despite the bad weather in Austria, we decided to check out a new climbing area close to Innsbruck last Tuesday. During the approach, I didn’t think it possible to climb, as it was still raining quite a bit. And while you did get a free shower while belaying (and also while climbing) the wall was just steep enough so that the holds were dry! I checked out an amazing line called ‘Goldrausch’ 8c, which was bolted and first ascended by Markus Haid. I wanted to be fast in my first go, so I didn’t try every move, but I got the feeling that the route suited me well and that I could maybe climb it fast. However, sending it on my second go with a handslip and some improvisation included definitely exceeded my expectations!!

A few days later, I went to Götterwandl to try my project (on which I failed in the last hard boulder…). Yet, I surprisingly managed to climb another cool 8c!

What are your autumn and winter plans?
For autumn, I plan to do a training cycle combined with rock climbing on the week ends to improve my shape before my next climbing trip comes up in the Christmas holidays.