Jonathan Siegrist does Trofeo dell’adriatico (9a+)

Jonathan Siegrist, who is approaching 100 routes 9a and beyond, has done Trofeo dell'Adriatico (9a+) in Arco. ”What a route!!! I tried it on our first trip to Arco and fell in love, but the temps were just too damn cold so I gave up. Been on my mind ever since! Very demanding and intense route overall. Such an awesome fight after sticking the crux. The resting knee didn't work for my shindex so I found a crappy rest slightly below same as Laura.”

Can you tell us more about the process behind the ascent?
It was the first route I tried in Arco on our first trip here at the end of 2024. I totally fell in love - it's a really special route and such a cool, intense style. Unfortunately after a couple days the weather got very cold (this was in late November), and I found it really hard to rest before the crux (the kneebar rest does not work for my size) and was always entering the crux with frozen hands. I gave up and decided to check out some other routes. Since then I have been wanting to try it again so badly! We arrived a week ago and I went to work on it again in much nicer temperatures.

We are here in Arco for another month, and I have so much to do. We just love it here.