karoline sinnhuber has done Walk the Line 8A+ in Cresciano in just three sessions. Unfortunately she got a finger injury later working on Teamwork 8A. ”Should get a season ticket for Magnetic resonance imaging's. Not sure about how long I have to rest or do less, depending on what happened inside my finger, haha. I can‘t grab any holds with my right pointer. My capsule got a distorsion, the doc told me. Will take 6 weeks or more till I won‘t feel it anymore." (c) Andi Einwaller

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99boulders have updated their data in regards the hardest climbs in the world. In total, there are now 81 different climbers who have done 9a+ which can be compared with 128 boulderers who have done 8C. This suggest that the grade difference at the top level is around 2.5 grades. It should be mentioned that the history shows that in between 10 - 40 % of the new hardest climbs normally gets down graded. In 5-10 years, it is most likely that the 9a+ and 8C lists would probably mention 70 + 100 ascents. What also is interesting is the graph presenting the route progressive grade development and it is more or less the same grapph for bouldering especially if we look at the 8C+ level.

Stefano Ghisolfi reports on Insta that he has repeated Adam Ondra's Queen Line in Arco. (c) Sara Grippo "I was very close to falling in every part of the route, even when the hardest section was over, and I had to give my 100% to complete the climb. The route is slightly harder then the other 9b's I climbed, so it's the second hardest route for me just after Perfecto Mundo." In 2018, the Italian was runner up in the Lead World Cup. In the 8a ranking game he is #5. In 2019, he goes all in for the Olympics.

Alex Puccio has done two more 8A's in Hueco Tanks, Young blood and the FA of Mammoth rub. In total the 153 cm tall has now done 76 boulder 8A+ to 8B+. (c) Robin O'Leary "I guess my second FA ever, but really this seems like the first. Really fun line on West Mt. that starts far down and left of a classic v4 called “Could have been Ty’s.” Bomber rock, fun movement and slippery small feet. Also has some power moves in it. :) Matt Fultz and I figured out the moves and then it worked, just slightly different foot beta for the both of us was the key."

Climbing has taken yet another step to be recognised by the broad mass as Free Solo wins Best Oscars Documentory. On the other hand this means that many of us will have to talk crazy solo climbing once we get questions about our hobby as we are meeting new friends. A way to change the focus of the discussion, if you get tired talking solo, is to say - Honnold had more control and more safety margin than the guys trying to summit K2. Hopefully, Alex will soon do a 9a meaning we could also say that he is truly one of the best climbers in the world. Adding info about the Honnold Solar Foundation - The Honnold Foundation reduces environmental impact and addresses inequality by supporting solar energy initiatives worldwide, could also spice up the discussion and how your friends will perceive climbers. 8a interview from 2012 and one from 2011 in order for you to know more about Honnold's background. Alex Honnold scorecard with 967 climbs including comments from his free solo, Free rider, "Solo! 3:56 on route. The end of an epic life dream. Such an experience. Logged it as a boulder problem - thanks 8a!" As can be seen on his scorecard, Alex is also one of the most active marking chipped routes as well as giving personal grades.