Iris Bielli ticks C'era una volta in America (8c)

Iris Bielli, who did her first 8c last year, has ticked C'era una volta in America (8c) in Cornalba. (c) Nabil Rossi

Can you tell us more about the ascent?
C’era una volta in America is a historic route characterized by technical and fingery climbing alternating with more powerful sections that require some dynamic moves. Over the winter I decided to give it a try even though I was mainly focused on university studies and training. I had a good impression from the first attempt, but over the five days I tried, I struggled to maintain the concentration needed to complete it.

In the last two weeks I was finally able to take a break and return to rock climbing with a better mindset. Last Sunday in fact, I managed to climb Anarchia in 3 attempts; it’s an 8b+/c on a leaning slab that perfectly suits my climbing style. Then, this Sunday, I returned to Cornalba with the right determination. After one go to review the moves, I closed the route. I'm happy with this achievement as it represents a small step out of my comfort zone.