The Frenchman Clément Lechaptois and the American Matt Fultz succeed in the ascent of the 8b + Boulder New Base Line in the Averstal.
The season in the bouldering area Magic Wood is opened. The still low temperatures use numerous professionals to commit heavy lines. The American Alex Puccio dwell with Matt Fultz for a long time in Magic Wood, Clément Lechaptois is also going around in the woods. Both gentlemen had successes announced: Clément as well as Matt committed, along with many other lines, the ultra-classic New Base Line.
“I haven't got this dream line out of my head since 2013. Last year I tried the boulder for the first time, but realized that it was more difficult than expected. In the past few days it was cool and a light wind was blowing. So perfect conditions. "
Clément after the climb.
Clément also climbs the 8b Boulder on the same day Riverbed, On the last day of his Magic Wood trip, he also made an ascent of the 8b boulder The Knowing.
For his part, Matt Fultz gets a flash visit to the 8b Boulder a few days after New Base Line Steppenwolf and a quick commission of Never Ending Story (8b +).
Video: Matt Fultz at the New Base Line in Magic Wood
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Credits: Cover picture Damien Largeron