26 November 2019

Is Jacopo Larcher the best trad climber in the world?

99boulders has via Willis Kuelthau published a comprehensive list of all the 8b+ trad routes in the world. Jacopo Larcher is listed with seven so possibly he is #1 in the world? Also considering his FA of Tribe which he said was his hardest but did not grade. Interestingly, his partner Babsi Zangerl has done three meaning she is tied as #7. In total, five 8c+ are listed including Beth Rodden's Meltdown from 2008 which could be considered the first if we exclude Dave MacLeod's Rhapsody from 2006. Downgrades have been suggested and it has also been said to be an eliminate. Furthermore, MacLeod climbed 25m of it on top rope as he previously once had down climbed from that point. He did not place any gear on the actual ascent.
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