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New 9A on the blocs
jwi:
https://www.grimper.com/news-charles-albert-libere-9a-bloc-saleve
Briefly, Charles Albert has done the FA of l’Ombre du Voyageur (The Traveler's Shadow) --- an old Elie Chevieux project in Salève, between Geneva and Annecy. Charles thinks it is by far the hardest thing he has done, but realise that is is probably quite a bit easier with kneepads and shoes admitting heel hooks. It is also a very long boulder, and might be better served with a route- or traverse-grade. Nevertheless, Charles gave it 9A as he would be surprised if anyone will find this to be 8C+ or easier.
Adam Lincoln:
Big grades for bad beta. aka - not wearing shoes
Fultonius:
Right, let's crowdfund Barrows to go out all rubbered up and get it downgraded :lol: Seems prime for a Barrows Kneebarring extravaganza.
jwi:
Albert thinks it is harder than 9a for himself, but maybe only 9a with shoes and pads. If I understand correctly.
I should probably have translated the name to The Wanderer and his Shadow as the name almost surely refers to Nietzsche's concept of Wandering vs Travelling. My bad.
Fiend:
Another classic from Francharles Albertson :2thumbsup:
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