12 April 2024
Michaela Kiersch pulls off 8b+ OS and 9a+ RP
Michaela Kiersch has onsighted Crimptonite (8b+) in Oliana and redpointed Victima Perfecta (9a+) in Margalef. "So happy to send it after some true heartbreaking attempts falling at the last move โ maybe 6 times. A good lesson in perseverance and being patient and in the moment." (c) Jan Novak
Can you tell us more about your first 8b+ onsight?
I gave 2 tries on a new project in Oliana and decided to go for it at the end of the day. Turns out climbing on pockets at 50-60 degrees every day didnโt hurt my crimp strength. I just climbed slowly and took my time to find the right holds and sequences.
Can you tell us more about your first 8b+ onsight?
I gave 2 tries on a new project in Oliana and decided to go for it at the end of the day. Turns out climbing on pockets at 50-60 degrees every day didnโt hurt my crimp strength. I just climbed slowly and took my time to find the right holds and sequences.
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