24 July 2026
Gianluca Vighetti does Thunder Ribes (9a)
Gianluca Vighetti, who last year sent two 9a+โ, has done Thunder Ribes (9a) in Arco. Last year, the 17-year-old won the Euro Youth Cup. This year, due to injury, he competed in only one event and finished as the runner-up.
Can you tell us more about the ascent?
The day after a very disappointing semifinal at the World Youth Championship in Arco, I needed to reset my mind with a bit of rock climbing. It was also raining, so we didn't have any other choice than Massone. I wanted to try Thunder Ribes because I was really curious about the finger-lock crux. It was a cool climbโreally unique. I'll definitely be back to climb the lower start (Ultimatum).
What is next?
My next comps are the european senior cups this august and I'm excited also for my off-season projects on the rock๐ซฃ
Can you tell us more about the ascent?
The day after a very disappointing semifinal at the World Youth Championship in Arco, I needed to reset my mind with a bit of rock climbing. It was also raining, so we didn't have any other choice than Massone. I wanted to try Thunder Ribes because I was really curious about the finger-lock crux. It was a cool climbโreally unique. I'll definitely be back to climb the lower start (Ultimatum).
What is next?
My next comps are the european senior cups this august and I'm excited also for my off-season projects on the rock๐ซฃ
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