Shauna Coxsey climbs like there's no tomorrow. For the third time this year, the strong Brit is able to climb an 8B+ boulder. Her most recent success: Hazel Grace on the Gotthard Pass.
Shauna Coxsey is currently in the process of demystifying the 8B+ difficulty level. For the third time in just three months she has managed a boulder of this level of difficulty. The Gotthard Pass in Switzerland recently happened Hazel Grace (8B+) – the first woman by the way.
The line is truly majestic and I honestly can't believe I was able to put it together yesterday.
Shauna Coxsey
Last day, best day
The conditions during the climb were not ideal, says Shauna Coxsey. "That's why there are no mobile recordings, because I honestly didn't believe it would happen."
But as is often the case, everything came together on the last day of the climbing trip - when the expectations are no longer so great.
A short magical moment, fully in the flow. I'm so damn proud that I made Hazel Grace.
Shauna Coxsey
Video: Giuliano Cameroni on the first ascent of Hazel Grace
Classic on the Gotthard Pass
Hazel Grace was first climbed by Giuliano Cameroni in August 2017 and rated 8C. The first repetition of the line was achieved by Nalle Hukkataival. Gabriele Moroni downgraded the line to 2018B+ after visiting it in autumn 8. A level of difficulty that increased in the years that followed.
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Credits: Cover picture Wedge climbing