We’re into the last few weeks of 2019, but climbers are still out there sending hard routes where ever the temps allow for it.
In Brione, European bouldering champion Vadim Timonov climbed a number of hard problems in a day, including a number of V13s and The Kingdom V15 (8C). “What a day,” he said on his 8a.nu scorecard. “I am happy that I have climbed in one session. Don’t know about grade. Maybe my style, but felt not so hard for 8C. Did it just in a couple of hours. It should have been a rest day but the conditions were pretty good and I could not wait. It turned out productively.”
American Drew Ruana reported that he climbed Trieste V15 in Red Rocks, a Paul Robinson line from 2014. Ruana has said that he likely won’t compete at the next Olympic qualification event, despite finishing top 15 at the combined world championships.
Stefano Carnati, who recently climbed Dreamtime V15, has just climbed The Story Of 2 Worlds V15, also in Switzerland. “Did The Dagger a few years ago and briefly tried the sit a couple of times this year. Climbed today after a long session. Possibly easier with all the new betas.”
Vadim Timonov is on fire this fall with two V15s: The Kingdom and Dreamtime. “I spent three sessions. The first was wet but I did all the moves. The second was good, I was so close but heel hook moves were not stable. The third session was good. Second go from the start.”
Alizée Dufraisse, who had climbed a number of 5.14+ routes, recently sent Meadowlark Lemon Stand V13 in Red Rocks. “I am happy because it is a very beautiful boulder. It means for me that I can continue harder and try the sit start (V14), which is definitely the inspiring line.”