7 November 2014

Jorg Verhoeven does the Nose 8b+, 30 MP

Jorg Verhoeven, who won the Lead World Cup in 2008, has made the fourth ascent of The Nose in Yosemite which was opened by Lynn Hill in 1993. Lynn originally graded it 8a but nowadays the consensus grade for the 900 meters route is more 8b+. Ascent #2 and #3 were done by Tommy Caldwell and Beth Rodden. "Yeeeaaaaah! I freeclimbed the Nose!!! In three days time I managed to grab the 4th ascent of this iconic route. I sent the Great Roof first burn on day #2 and Changing Corners after two falls the next morning. So incredibly glad I pulled it through. A lot of respect to Lynn Hill for freeclimbing this route 20 years ago! At least the male/female statistics are equalized now Feels like a big chapter has come to an end. PSYCHED!!!" During the last two years, the Dutch has four times been on the podium in the Boulder WC so we are talking broad repertoire. Including having done one 9a, bouldered 8B+ and also having done several 8c+ and 8B FA, we are talking about one of the greatest climbers in the world, ever.
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