Melina Costanza does Green in the face (8B)
Can you tell us more doing your second 8B?
I felt really strong competing in US nationals last week and was itching to get back outside, so I planned a trip out to Idaho with Alex Johnson. We’d never been here before, so it took us around an hour to even find the boulder, but I looked at in and immediately thought I could flash it. Tragically, I undershot the last hard move on my flash go, but I was able to pull on and send my second try.
What are your winter plans and what about competitions in 2025?
I’m relatively new to climbing outside, so my goal for this winter season is to try lots of different locations and rock types to see what I enjoy best! Afterward, I’ll be competing in US Team Trials next spring and, if I qualify, maybe some world cups next season.
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