Jonathan Siegrist onsights 8b’s and 8b+ in Pizarra

Jonathan Siegrist has onsighted Panem et Circensis (8b) and Arco and I Riflessi del Rosso (1st pitch) (8b+) in Pizarra. In the VL ranking game, the 39-year-old is runner up after Jorge Diaz-Rullo. ”Absolutely brilliant! Such cool holds. Totally different than the routes more to the right.”

Can you tell us more about the onsights and Pizarra?
The wall is not so tall but the routes are actually super consistent. It’s really pumpy! You have to climb really controlled. It fits my style really well because I climb super slow. Probably too slow… The area is absolutely beautiful.

I really try to imagine as much of the route as I can from the ground. Ideally, I want to have a sequence for the first few bolts. But after that, it’s just guessing! For me, I typically do best onsights when I know an area pretty well. For this reason, I almost always save my hard flashes or onsights for the end of the trip. But honestly, I am not an expert at this style, comp climbers have it dialled it’s insane! I’m trying to improve.

Yesterday, Jonathan also onsighted Fine di un'Epoca (8b) in Arco.