28 July 2025
Radek Votocek climbs Vacuumgeist (9a)
Radek Votocek, who has done four 9aโs since March, has sent Vakuumgeist (9a) in Drachenwand.
Can you tell us more about the ascent?
Iโm really happy that I managed to finish Vakuumgeist. Itโs a route from 1999 by Klem Loskot and itโs harder than the neighbouring route Hantillio which I climbed in May. Both routes share the main boulder, but I had a problem with the high temperatures in June and July โ the smooth holds didnโt have good friction. It was stressful for me to keep falling at the end of the route. Next time, Iโll probably choose a route with the crux at the beginning ๐
Can you tell us more about the ascent?
Iโm really happy that I managed to finish Vakuumgeist. Itโs a route from 1999 by Klem Loskot and itโs harder than the neighbouring route Hantillio which I climbed in May. Both routes share the main boulder, but I had a problem with the high temperatures in June and July โ the smooth holds didnโt have good friction. It was stressful for me to keep falling at the end of the route. Next time, Iโll probably choose a route with the crux at the beginning ๐
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