Wovenhand 8B by Michaela Kiersch

27 May 2023

Michela Kiersch has done Wovenhand (8B) in Magic Wood. In just the last year, the Doctor of occupational therapy, has done some 35 boulders 8A and harder out of which some just the last few days, also in MW.

Can you tell us more about the send and the number of sessions needed?
It took about 3 sessions for me - on the second session I tried 15 times and had to take two rest days afterwards, oops! The style is very challenging for me- very powerful sequences with large moves and compression. Proud of this one!

How does the warming up routine look like and which are your favourite boulders in MW?
An important part of my routine here in Magic Wood is starting the climbing day with a joyful moment — something which sharply juxtaposes the longer and arduous projecting sessions. Favorite boulders of the trip are , Blue Sky Of Mine (6A+), and .
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