9 July 2021
Kein Licht Kein Schatten 9a by Stefan Scherz (19)
Stefan Scherz, who won Euro Youth events in both Lead and Bouldering in 2019, has done his third 9a, Kein Licht Kein Schatten in รtztal. "Best I've done so far. 4th ascent. Took me quite some time and nerves. Felt harder than anything I've done before." (c) Insta
How was the process taking it down and what is next?
Iโve been trying this route on & off for about a year now. The first few sessions I was on it, I tried the beta of Jakob Schubert which felt hard but definitely doable! Later, I switched beta in two different sections and I felt even more confident to send it. Winter hit Austria and I spent two desperate sessions trying with numb fingertips but realized Iโve to wait until spring to send it. It took me two sessions this year but finally, with good conditions, I was able to send it! Now, WCโs in Chamonix and Brianรงon are the next goals.
How was the process taking it down and what is next?
Iโve been trying this route on & off for about a year now. The first few sessions I was on it, I tried the beta of Jakob Schubert which felt hard but definitely doable! Later, I switched beta in two different sections and I felt even more confident to send it. Winter hit Austria and I spent two desperate sessions trying with numb fingertips but realized Iโve to wait until spring to send it. It took me two sessions this year but finally, with good conditions, I was able to send it! Now, WCโs in Chamonix and Brianรงon are the next goals.
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