18 April 2026
Hannes Puman FAโs Trainspotting direct (8C)
Hannes Puman, who did a big wall FA in Yosemite in 2024, has done the first ascent of Trainspotting Direct (8C) in Lexby. The name comes from it being located in a small grove only 200 meters from a train station, nine minutes from Gรถteborg Central Station. Henrik Sennelรถv started projecting it 35 years ago, and in 2016 Alex Megos made the first ascent of the left hard 8B version.
Hannes, who just visited Fontainebleau, doing multiple 8A+ to 8B+ quickly, repeated the original Megos 8B line some years ago.
โI think I finished the straight-up line after some five sessions this winter. It does not look hard with the big rounded feature at the top, but it sure is. This winter I have climbed more outdoors, and this seems to have helped a lot.
What is next, and what about your Olympic quest?
I have a couple more projects, but I guess they will have to wait for the winter. Regarding comps, I have been bothered by a thumb injury that makes it hard to pinch, so I think I will have to skip the first comps.
The Olympics is still a dream but at the moment the main priority is getting injury free. Meanwhile Iโm enjoying climbing outdoors. The bouldering season has been great but Iโm very excited for trad and sport season!โ
The 28-year-old was Youth World Champion in 2014, and his best senior result is eight in the World Championship and fourth in the Euros.
Hannes, who just visited Fontainebleau, doing multiple 8A+ to 8B+ quickly, repeated the original Megos 8B line some years ago.
โI think I finished the straight-up line after some five sessions this winter. It does not look hard with the big rounded feature at the top, but it sure is. This winter I have climbed more outdoors, and this seems to have helped a lot.
What is next, and what about your Olympic quest?
I have a couple more projects, but I guess they will have to wait for the winter. Regarding comps, I have been bothered by a thumb injury that makes it hard to pinch, so I think I will have to skip the first comps.
The Olympics is still a dream but at the moment the main priority is getting injury free. Meanwhile Iโm enjoying climbing outdoors. The bouldering season has been great but Iโm very excited for trad and sport season!โ
The 28-year-old was Youth World Champion in 2014, and his best senior result is eight in the World Championship and fourth in the Euros.
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