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Baptiste Ometz climbs no-fish (8a +)

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The 18-year-old Baptiste Ometz from Lower Valais climbed the line a few days ago No fish (8a +) in the Ticino bouldering area Chironico. The boulder requires a kneepad and lots of hooks. See for yourself.

Here is the video:

"Keinfisch" (8a +), Chironico? @kevinhemund. . @lasportivagram @petzl_official #bouldering #rockclimbing

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