Hyunbin Min does Forgotten Gem (8C)

Hyunbin Min, who completed United (8C+) in May, has sent Forgotten Gem (8C) in Chironico. The 36-year-old Korean climber, standing at 162 cm, was a standout in competition climbing, claiming victory in the Lead World Cup in 2012. He made a strong comeback in 2018, earning podium finishes in his final two events. He returned once more last year, with his best result being a 25th-place finish. (c) Han Seuran

Can you tell us more about the the trip and the ascent?
I’m really happy that I was able to complete one of the routes I had been hoping to try during this trip to Switzerland. Honestly, June in Magic Wood was way too hot, but I guess now that I’ve experienced it, I can use that knowledge to plan better for the next trip. There are still so many gem-like problems in Magic Wood I’d love to try, so I definitely want to go back. I’ll probably be struggling with jet lag for a while, but it was such a valuable experience overall.