Radek Votocek climbs Vacuumgeist (9a)

Radek Votocek, who has done four 9a’s since March, has sent Vakuumgeist (9a) in Drachenwand.

Can you tell us more about the ascent?
I’m really happy that I managed to finish Vakuumgeist. It’s a route from 1999 by Klem Loskot and it’s 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 — the smooth holds didn’t have good friction. It was stressful for me to keep falling at the end of the route. Next time, I’ll probably choose a route with the crux at the beginning 😀