
14 July 2024
Michaela Kiersch does Quintessential (8B) and flashes The Hatchling (8A)
Michaela Kiersch has had a great start of her trip to Rocklands flashing Caroline (7C+) and Black Mango Chutney (7C+). She followed up those flashes with quick ticks of Dirty Epic (8A),
Barracuda (8A) and
Quintessential (8B) and, just yesterday, she flashed The Hatchling (8A). "Absolute stunner!
And arguably the most iconic climb in Rocklands... I watched a few beta videos but really I just had fun and knew the climb would suit me! Crimps and heel hooks are my love language."
(c) Kevin McNally
Can you tell us more about the 8B ascent?
This boulder is super in my style and I was glad to do it quickly! Even did it twice, once with a headlamp for the slab top out and once for a better video.
Did you send it during your first session?
The first session was only 20 minutes before a huge rain came and this session was another 15 minutes.
Can you tell us more about the 8B ascent?
This boulder is super in my style and I was glad to do it quickly! Even did it twice, once with a headlamp for the slab top out and once for a better video.
Did you send it during your first session?
The first session was only 20 minutes before a huge rain came and this session was another 15 minutes.
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