Big Austria Route Die Hard is Sent at M11+ WI6+

German climber Michi Wohlleben, with partner Lukas Binder, has made the first free ascent of Stirb Langsam (Die Hard) M11+ WI6+ 200m in the Wetterstein range of Tyrol, Austria. The route climbs big overhangs and connects hanging daggers. The route was established in 2013, but did not fully form until this winter.

Similar routes in Canada would be the demanding mixed/ice routes at Helmcken Falls, Nophobia M10 150m in the Ghost, Jimmy Skid Rig M11 WI5 180m near Canmore, God Delusion M8+ WI5+ 185m on the Stanley Headwall and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe M12 WI7+ 180m in Newfoundland.

Reaching this perfect freehanging in the 4th pitch of 'Stirb langsam' was very liberating ?✌️?. ? @bergfreundluke #rocknroll #mixedclimbing #climb #iceclimbing #adidasterrex #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #julboathlete #petzlgram #livewithoutlimits #alpinism #climbing #noplacetoofar #eisklettern #mountaineering #exposure #drytooling #klettern #climbingisbliss #mountains @adidasterrex @primaloft @scarpa_de @leki.ski.outdoor @julboeyewear @leki.ski.outdoor @whiteroomproductions

A photo posted by Michi Wohlleben (@michiwohlleben) on Jan 27, 2017 at 10:50am PST

Freed!!! One of those days I'll never forget! A few days ago I was able to succeed in my longterm project in Ehrwald. For me 'Stirb langsam' (M11+/WI6+,200m) is such a dreamline that it deeply satisfies me. All the time and energy was worth it but brought me to my limits. Thx @bergfreundluke for the incredible Support! More coming soon. #firstascent #mixedclimbing #alps #dreamline #livewithoutlimits #julboathlete #noplacetoofar #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #climbingisbliss #iceclimbing #leki #summit #mountains #berge #terrex #mountaineering #petzlgram #adidasterrex @adidasterrex @primaloft @scarpa_de @julboeyewear @leki.ski.outdoor @petzl_official @peakbar @whiteroomproductions

A photo posted by Michi Wohlleben (@michiwohlleben) on Jan 25, 2017 at 8:09am PST

This pic describes everything. The motivation was so high this day. My friend @bergfreundluke coming up the third very long M11+ pitch.Knowing that still 3 hard pitches with perfect freehangings are coming, made us feel a bit small, but the training and dedication paid of. #mixedclimbing #firstascent #alps #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #adidasterrex #livewithoutlimits #julboathlete #petzlgram #climbing #accesstheinaccessible #scarpa @adidasterrex @primaloft @julboeyewear @scarpa_de @leki.ski.outdoor @petzl_official @whiteroomproductions

A photo posted by Michi Wohlleben (@michiwohlleben) on Jan 26, 2017 at 7:46am PST