Giulia Sara (14) and Giosuè (10) Altarini send two 8A's
Giosuè Altarini and Giulia Sara Altarini have done Scary Christmas (8A) and the direct variation Steini Christmas (8A) in Gotthardpass.
Their father Stefano shares the great family moment and their climbing background.
"We thought it was a great thing that two siblings have a common goal and reach it together on the same day, helping each other. They did a few turns with the rope to study the upper part. Giosuè sent it first on his first attempt without a rope. Giulia Sara in second. Around 2 pm we went down to celebrate in the camper. It was a nice family moment. They always climb and have never done another 7c, but it is also true that it is not easy to find hard grades for short levers. In the gym, they have the grade. As soon as they heard about this 8A that had been done by not so tall climbers and that it was a slab, a style that suits them, they insisted on going to try it. We took them at the end of the summer and they sent it on the first day. Now we will certainly look for others to continue on this path, but now there is no doubt that they were good and reached their first goal, demonstrating their head and determination.
Giulia Sara and Giosuè Altarini were born and raised in Biella, where they started climbing from an early age, always together. They immediately demonstrated strong passion and great determination. Their journey began gradually, but over time they understood that they could push themselves further and face increasingly demanding challenges. Thus, almost naturally, the first significant results arrived, marking their path in the world of climbing. During the week they train constantly in the gym, while on weekends they are always competing or outdoors, climbing new lines. Their holidays are entirely dedicated to discovering the most beautiful crags and the most important bouldering areas, in a continuous journey in search of new challenges and adventures.
They both demonstrate excellent rock reading and excellent use of their feet, supported by great mobility. Above all, they have fun and at 14 and 10 years old it is a fundamental aspect. Tackling boulder problems of this level at such a young age will make them, in the future, even more effective and efficient in the more difficult projects they decide to tackle."
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