Jakob Schubert has conquered another super-hard boulder problem, Ephyra (8C+), in Ticino – just a few weeks after sending Shaolin (9A) in Red Rocks. The new year is off to a pretty good start for Jakob!
"Another major winter goal ticked off the list."
After the Austrian had already spent some time more than a year ago Ephyra Having spent time on it before, this time he simply wanted to see how it all felt with some time having passed – only to then climb it directly under ideal conditions. Jakob writes about this on his Instagram page:
“Over a year ago, I invested a few sessions in this boulder and was already thinking of giving up because I was simply too stretched out to start walking with my feet from the beginning. Yesterday I returned, just to see how it felt – and surprised myself with a quick ascent in perfect conditions. Another big winter goal ticked off the list.”
Ephyra 8C+ in Chironico
The boulder in southern Switzerland Chironico was first developed and successfully completed by Jimmy Webb in 2019, which has since included Jakob Schubert Only 8 athletes have successfully completed the ascent. Ephyra is considered one of the most difficult lines in the region. The problem requires long, shoulder-heavy moves, excellent body tension, and thoughtful, precise positioning of contact points on the rock.
Jakob Schubert on fire
This continues Jakob Schubert's winning streak. Shortly before this, he had already... Shaolin in Nevada. Jakob Schubert's current run is all the more gratifying, as he spent most of last year recovering from injuries and only really returned to the bouldering scene in November, with Nikolai Uzniks Mount Doom (9A) in the Maltatal valley in Austria. This was followed by the trip to the Red Rocks, where, in addition to Shaolin, Daniel Wood's The Nest (8C) was also broadcast. Congratulations and keep it up!
You might be interested in:
- 8C as a consolation prize | Jakob Schubert wins »The Nest«
- Jakob Schubert achieves the first repeat of »Mount Doom« (9A)
+ + +
Credits: Cover photo: Jakob Schubert Instagram