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Nolwen Berthier Sends La Ligne Claire, Her First 5.14c

A few days later, she made the first ascent of a steep 5.14b

This week Nolwen Berthier from Aix en Provence, France climbed her first 5.14c with La Ligne Claire in St-Léger du Ventoux. Just yesterday, she made the first ascent of Stay Kratom, Stay Safe 5.14b at the same area.

La Ligne Claire was bolted by Franck Vilpini and is located in the aesthetic Praniania area. Berthier tried the route last winter, but injured a finger during an attempt. She trained during the covid lockdown and made quick work of it after restrictions were eased. The route has four cruxes with good rests between them. “It took me 10 sessions,” said Berthier.

Berthier, 26, competed in a number of IFSC World Cups between 2012 and 2018 with her best finish being 14th at Briancon in 2018.

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FIRST ASCENT ? « Stay kratom, Stay safe » 8c (?) ✅ Au début, l’attrait de cette ligne de dégaines qui raye ce (trop) gros dévers de la face ouest. Puis la découverte des préhensions (que des bacs!), la recherche et le partage des méthodes (un genou la?!), le brossage des prises, le cassage de quelques pieds (oups) … Vient ensuite l’heure d’apprendre l’effort, à peaufiner les détails qui permettront l’enchaînement (sécher les prises par exemple), ainsi que les (inlassables) débats sur la cotation … et enfin les essais semi victorieux ou chaque nouvelle « vertical limit » est un petit accomplissement … et finalement, le clippage du relais ! Merci @antonin.rhodes ! ??? @mountainhardwear @marceletfilsbio @lokkikombucha @myleoremagnesie #rockclimbing #firstascent #climbing_is_my_passion #girlsascending #climbing_lovers #climbing #grimper #escalar #klettern #girlswhoclimb #adventurestartshere

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Berthier on La Ligne Claire 5.14c

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