
25 May 2016
Jon Cardwell has done Biographie 9a+: Interview!
Jon Cardwell, who did his first 9a in 2008, has done his long-term project, Biographie 9a+ in Cรฉรผse. It was bolted in 1989 by Jean-Christophe Lafaille and Chris Sharma made the FA in 2001. Biographie has seen 13 ascents to date, which makes it the most repeated 9a+ in the world. (c) Carlo Traversi
Check out Jon's comments for his nicest journey that took ten years and included 75 tries.
- Climbing means so many different things to me. It's an outlet for self expression, a vehicle to travel the worth with and experience incredible places. It's also a wise teacher that holds you accountable for every action from your footprint at fragile crags to your preparation for meaningful climbs. More than anything, it's just fun!"
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