Siara Fabbri does The Arch (8B)

Siara Fabbri, with two 8B+’ under her belt, has sent Law and Order (8A+) and The Arch (8B) in Rocklands. ” Last day send day! Even better to send with Simo :) Amazing line complete with crimping tension in a roof then mantling it out. Difficulty influenced by height/beta with it.”

Can you tell us more about The Arch and your trip?
The Arch is a special line because of the beautiful rock textures on it and the setting. It has a big stream running under it, which goes into a little waterfall, and above there are nice rock pools. The climbing is super fun and breaks into two parts, the bottom which is technical roof climbing with some hard crimping and heel hooking, then you have to come into a difficult mantle on these slopers reminiscent of Font. There are two small pebbles on two of the higher slopers, these are like gold once you get them! Especially because you are numb after crimping super hard in the lower part. I came back to it my last day of the trip with Simo, (Simone Tentori). and could send almost back to back with him flashing it, so that made it extra sweet! We celebrated with a swim in the rock pools 😄.

The trip overall was incredible and of course flew by too fast. It was my first time in Rocklands so I wanted to try a lot of lines, and I have a lot to come back for! I was blown away by the beauty and wildlife, we are already planning a longer trip next year for those amazing lines and to do exploration beyond climbing to appreciate the wildlife.