Giuliano Cameroni and Nalle open Casavino in Brione

Giuliano Cameroni and Nalle Hukkataival open a new dream line in the boulder area of ​​Ticino Brione: Casavino (8b +).

Neither of them come out to rave about: “This boulder deserves all the stars”, so the Finn's conclusion Nalle Hukkataival after committing the new line. Giuliano adds: “Climbs like a dream!” We are talking about their most recent first ascent with the name Casavino (8b +) in the bouldering area Brione in Ticino, Switzerland. The block is below the known line Marilyn Monroe (8a) in the main sector.

Second first inspection within two weeks

The two are currently moving from bouldering area to bouldering area, leaving a heavy new run at the other. About two weeks ago we met the two at Teufelsstein in Göschenen. A few days later, they both made a first visit to the 13 meter high boulder. The new creation is called the two Deal with the Devil and rate them as tough 8b. For the recent visit to Brione bouldered Giuliano and Nalle at night, because the temperatures in Ticino are already very high during the daytime. Last week, the thermometer already rose to 27 degrees.

Giuliano Cameroni during the ascent of Casavino in Brione

Giuliano Cameroni during the ascent of Casavino in Brione - Switzerland
Giuliano Cameroni inspecting Casavino in Brione - Switzerland

On the same day succeeds also Nalle the ascent

Nalle Hukkataival at the celebration of Casavino in Brione - Switzerland
Nalle Hukkataival during the inspection of Casavino in Brione - Switzerland

Credits: pictures Giuliano Cameroni and Nalle Hukkataival

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