Angelika Rainer Sends French Connection D15 in Italy

South Tyrol climber Angelika Rainer sent French Connection D15- at Tomorrow’s World in the Dolomites a few weeks ago. With no ice from start to finish, the 40-metre route is considered one of the most difficult dry-tool routes in Europe. It was first climbed in 2016 by Brit Tom Ballard.

Juhuuuuu just climbed 'French Connection', my first D15-!!! ? I can't believe it, I'm so happy!!! ?thank you @chrissnobeck and @marco_serva for the belay and Jonathan White for the great pictues! @berghausofficial @grivel @lasportivagram #mixedclimbing #drytooling #climbingpicturesofinstagram #kikuapples

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Rainer finished her World Cup season with a silver medal shortly before heading to the steep cave in Italy for her big send. She also bagged Oblivion D14 on the same trip. Rainer has a number of hard sends to her name, including Clash of the Titans at Helmcken Falls in B.C. and The Mustang M14 in Colorado.

Today was a D14 day ?? climbed 'Oblivion' at the always stunning cave of Tomorrow's World ?? Pic by @tom.ballard @berghausofficial @grivel @lasportivagram #kikuapples #climbingpicturesofinstagram #climbing_photos_of_instagram #drytooling #mixedclimbing #outdoorwomen

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