Gianin Regli, 18, and Štěpán Volf send The Story Of 2 Worlds (8C)

Gianin Regli and Štěpán Volf have repeated Dave Graham’s classical The Story Of 2 Worlds (8C) in Cresciano. It was established in 2005, with its name reflecting the two grading styles that existed at the time. In practice, grade inflation was curbed, and many personal downgrades followed, particularly in Ticino. Today, The Story is considered soft for its grade, as the use of knee pads and new beta have made it easier, with some even suggesting a downgrade to 8B+.

Volf, who two days earlier quickly also sent, Nihilist sit (8B+), comments The Story: “Suits me incredibly, also I am probably in my Best shape ever. 2 days to complete, thrilled for some more!”

Can you tell us more about the ascent?
The Story was one of my dreamline I just needed to try one day. Once I figured that I will not have any free time for climbing trip from February till June I immediately packed my pads and drive towards Switzerland to take advantsge of last week I could have free. I was in really great shape also this type of climbing suits me really well so I was confident to do it soon. Luckely everything clicked together just perfectly and did it surprisingly fast. Next year will probably return for Story of three worlds :)

What about being in your “probably best shape ever?
Always a milion dollar question. I changed a few things in my life like no more working late nights, regular sleep hours, no more light from phone but reading instead before sleep, yoga almost every morning, my girlfriend is preparing me more healthier food options, but also I gained 5kg to my autumn training preparation which I lost just at the start of winter and that training with extra weight and having more energy stores helped a lot. Guess that everything had a minimal impact on me, but together it improved my performance to another level.