8 March 2021

Mr Big 9a FA by Tom Bolger

Tom Bolger reports on Insta that he has done the FA of Mr Big 9a in Margalef, saying it is "probably the best route I’ve ever bolted." (c) Esteban Lahoz

Please describe the route and why it is so good?
It is an independent route, over 25m long and probably 35 degrees in the steepest section. The route has a great flow! It is very continuous with two distinct jump moves, and with only one rest on the whole route forcing the climber to move efficiently and quickly, so the climbing flows beautifully :)

Earlier this year, Tom has done two 9a/+ FAs also in Margalef where he lives since a couple of years. Previously he has told 8a that the reason for him sending more projects is that due to Covid-19, he has travelled less back to the U.K. where he works with rope access. Currently, he is studying to become a climbing guide in Spain.
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