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Robert Jasper Climbs New Bold Mixed Routes in Switzerland

January 6, 2014
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On December 11, Robert Jasper and Wolfram Liebich have made the first ascent of The Black Death, WI7/M8, E5, 250 m, on Gallihorns, in Kandersteg, Switzerland. Earlier in the year he climbed Ritter der Kokosnub, M12, WI5, 165 m on the Breitwangflue, also in Kandersteg.

The Black Death took the pair eight hours on their second attempt.

Source: Planet Mountain

Robert Jasper on Kokosnub M12, WI5, 165m Breitwangflue, Kandersteg, Switzerland. Photo visualimpact.ch | Hans Hornberger
Robert Jasper on Kokosnub M12, WI5, 165m Breitwangflue, Kandersteg, Switzerland.
Photo visualimpact.ch | Hans Hornberger
The Breitwangflue at Kandersteg in Switzerland. Ritter der Kokosnub is the centre line IV M9, 150m Photo Robert Jasper
The Breitwangflue at Kandersteg in Switzerland. Ritter der Kokosnub is the centre line IV M9, 150 m Photo Robert Jasper

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