Fish Eye and Mind Control 8c by Federica Mingolla

Federica Mingolla reports on Insta that she has done quick ascents of two 8c's in Oliana, Fish Eye 3rd go and Mind Control 5th go. The Italian started out as a competition climber but after some years she changed her focus into doing mainly multi-pitches and also opening new routes including one 500 meters long in Greenland.

Could you please say something about how your climbing lifestyle has changed over the years?
I always loved climbing and improving in it but I dislike climbing for the grade. In the mountains, I look for aesthetic climbing and something that challenges me.

What about the injury you posted last September?
Climbing on a multi-pitch route in Val di Lanzo. A big piece of rock broke and I fell for 10 metres on friends. I hurt both my heels. After the injury, I’ve started to train myself again in climbing, so this January I left for Spain in search of something challenging. Oliana conquered me for the climbing style that is perfect for me! Overall I have started again falling without any problems and this will help me to come back to the mountains.