The Swiss climber Giani Clément succeeds again in the ascent of a hard boulder. In Magic Wood he climbs La Grosse Tarlouze (XNUMXc).
He simply cannot be stopped. A few weeks after the two Magic Wood classics Ill Trill and New Base Line (both 8b+), the Swiss Giani Clément the third ascent of the boulder La Grosse Tarlouze (8c). La Grande Tarlouze It is a 40-move combination of the classic Never ending Story with the La Tarlouze line. The combined line was first climbed by Michael Piccolruaz four years ago.
“It was perhaps the biggest bouldering fight of my life. A fight against the brutal pump, as well as a fight against the freezing conditions. "
Giani Clément
Giani climbed the boulder in inhospitable cold temperatures and often did not feel his fingers properly. In addition to the mental and climbing challenge, temperature was a key factor in success / failure.
"A hot stone at the resting point saved my life and made my ascent possible in the first place."
Giani Clément
The season in the Magic Wood is now over for Giani too. Waiting for him projects in the Tessin, where the perfect conditions have just come. A line he tried last week did not resist the Grisons long: The Dagger Sit climbs (8b +) Giani within a short time.
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Credits: Cover picture Thomas Lindinger