9 March 2023
Another week and another 9a for Loic Zehani!
Loic Zehani has done Life is a rock trip (9a) in Margalef. During the last 12 months, the 21-year-old has done 23 routes 9a to 9b and, in total, he has done 63 routes graded 9a or harder, which puts him in the #7 position on that list.
"Tom Bolger's amazing line. Big overhang. Two parts separated by a good but physical rest. Very nice first part on two fingers pockets (brown rock) then the second part, the hardest part, is twenty-five resistant moves (grey rock). Very varied moves. 2 days, 5 tries. Cold day but good conditions. Thanks, Jean-Marc for the belay for taking the pictures ๐. Maybe second ascent after Tom."
In just March, Loic has done four routes 8c and harder including Le cรดtรฉ obscur (8c+) in Gorges du Loup.
"Tom Bolger's amazing line. Big overhang. Two parts separated by a good but physical rest. Very nice first part on two fingers pockets (brown rock) then the second part, the hardest part, is twenty-five resistant moves (grey rock). Very varied moves. 2 days, 5 tries. Cold day but good conditions. Thanks, Jean-Marc for the belay for taking the pictures ๐. Maybe second ascent after Tom."
In just March, Loic has done four routes 8c and harder including Le cรดtรฉ obscur (8c+) in Gorges du Loup.
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