This was simply one of the craziest ideas I've ever had : crossing the huge cave of Flatanger, through the steepest part of the roof.
Adam Ondra shared this vision with me before I went there, and I was really excited to check out this mega project.
I'm now really pleased to share the video of this huge First Ascent of 130m with you. I called the route Nordic Marathon, and proposed the 9b/+ grade.
I also managed two other hard repeats of existing routes during this trip :
The first repeat of Iron Curtain, proposed as 9b by Adam Ondra. I think it more 9a+ with Kneepads.
And I did the third ascent of Change, the world first 9b+. I proposed the 9b/+ range using kneepads.
But, the trip wasn’t just about sending. Everything was perfectly in harmony to make the many successes of this trip happen. My physical shape, the perfect projects, the best partners, the conditions, and the luck.
I am so grateful to live such beautiful moments.
This kind of trip does not happen that often in a climber’s life.
Thanks to everyone who contributed, near or far, to this one.