6 April 2023
Iker Pou, 46, FAs Sa planxa (8c+)
Iker Pou, 46, has done the FA of Sa planxa (8c+) in Mallorca. (c) Maria Torres Ledesma
"Sa Planxa is an amazing route, bolted by my friend Kike. It is totally natural, full of crimps and long moves. The route is about 7 bolts at 40 degrees. I did the first ascent and it is for sure one of the best in Mallorca in his style. Now I have two weeks more for sport climbing, aerobic training and [hopefully to] finish a super nice multi-pitch that I'm opening with my brother. We leave for an expedition to the Himalayas (Pakistan) at the end of April for alpine climbing. After the expedition [we] try to put feet in climbing shoes again!"
Iker, besides being known as the climber always smiling, is perhaps most recognized for his FAs of big walls on all seven continents, his early repeat of Action Directe, plus a further 30+ repoints 9a and harder.
"Sa Planxa is an amazing route, bolted by my friend Kike. It is totally natural, full of crimps and long moves. The route is about 7 bolts at 40 degrees. I did the first ascent and it is for sure one of the best in Mallorca in his style. Now I have two weeks more for sport climbing, aerobic training and [hopefully to] finish a super nice multi-pitch that I'm opening with my brother. We leave for an expedition to the Himalayas (Pakistan) at the end of April for alpine climbing. After the expedition [we] try to put feet in climbing shoes again!"
Iker, besides being known as the climber always smiling, is perhaps most recognized for his FAs of big walls on all seven continents, his early repeat of Action Directe, plus a further 30+ repoints 9a and harder.
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