Sam Weir climbs Forgotten Gem (8C)

Sam Weir has made a quick ascent of Forgotten Gem (8C) in Chironico. Here is an Instagram video of the ascent. This was the tenth 8C or 8C+ for the 32-year-old, out of four in the last 12 months.

Can you tell us a little more about this boulder and your send?
I went to try it January with my friend Marine and it was -2 degrees when we got to the boulder. This first session I fell on the top out third try because I was giving ground up tries and was onsighting due to us not having enough pads or a ladder to check the holds. I got scared and dropped. Then the sun left the valley and temps got too cold to climb. I Came back yesterday from Geneva for a day trip and did it I think second or third try! It’s a really basic board style climb. 5 stars. One of the best in Switzerland.

What are you thinking about tackling next?
I’m trying this old Tony Lamiche project in Chamonix and training on the board with my friends. Then, back to Fionnay to have another round on Fuck the System once it melts out!