21 May 2026
Stefano Ghisolfi ticks Big Illusion (8C)
Stefano Ghisolfi has repeated Stefan Scarperiโs Big Illusion (8C) in Val Daone. The 33-year-old Italian got the bronze in the Italian Lead Championship last weekend but does not plan to do any more World Cups. His big summer plans are The Ratstaman Vibrations (9b) and Silence (9c).
Can you tell us more about the ascent?
It was very hard for me, probably the second hardest boulder I've ever climbed after Gioia. Took me 7 sessions and I used the calf pad beta instead of the original beta from Stefan.
When will you go on your projecting trips?
I'm leaving for Cรฉรผse now and then Flatanger in August and September.
Can you tell us more about the ascent?
It was very hard for me, probably the second hardest boulder I've ever climbed after Gioia. Took me 7 sessions and I used the calf pad beta instead of the original beta from Stefan.
When will you go on your projecting trips?
I'm leaving for Cรฉรผse now and then Flatanger in August and September.
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