Czech 8C boulderer Jana Svecova has managed the hardest boulder in Oslo with Mild Abuse of Terminology (8B+).
When it comes to bouldering and climbing in Norway, Flatanger or the Lofoten obvious. But there are also numerous bouldering spots with great potential in the south of the country, such as Slottet, Vesterøya, and Futen.
In the Tokerud area near Oslo Jon-Pål Hamre only set up the region’s currently hardest boulder in 2023, the Jana Svecova was now the first woman to repeat: Mild Abuse of Terminology (8B+).
Svecova, whose first ascent of Nova (8B+) in 2023 was later Will Bosi upgraded to 8C, took on a real strength endurance test piece with Mild Abuse of Terminology (8B+) – and immediately fell in love with the powerful, demanding moves of the line.
Lasts, cool moves, heavy heel hooks – simply perfect.
Jana Svecova
Over five sessions, the Czech climber projected the line until she achieved the first female ascent – and only the second repeat ever. Previously, only two Norwegians, the first ascentor Jon-Pål Hamre and Thilo Schröter, Mild Abuse of Terminology (8B+) completed.
Jana Svecova boulders kinglines in southern Norway
During their road trip through Norway, Jana Svecova and her partner also discovered numerous bouldering spots and kinglines in the south of the country – some of them very close to the sea.
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Credits cover photo: Jana Svecova