Jernej Kruder climbs Dreamtime (8c) in Cresciano

Who was in Cresciano last weekend, did not miss the recent ascent of the most famous boulder in the world: Jernej Kruder climbed Dreamtime (XNUMXc).

Die Begehung durch den Slowenen Jernej Kruder sprach sich schnell im Gebiet herum. Nach zahlreichen Versuchen über mehrere Sessions verteilt konnte Jernej einen Schlussstrich unter den von Fred Nicole erstbegangenen Boulder setzen.

Jernej Kruder at the celebration of Dreamtime (8c) in Cresciano. (Picture Lena Drapella)

“I wouldn't call Dreamtime a nemesis project,” Jernej told LACRUX shortly after his visit. “But the line took a lot of patience from me,” he continues. Redemption and joy were written on his face.

Jernej Kruder is really happy about the ascent of Dreamtime. (Photo Lena Drapella)

Dreamtime - the first 8c boulder in the world

Dreamtime wurde durch die Kletterlegende Fred Nicole im Oktober 2000 erstbegangen und gilt als erster 8c-Boulder der Welt. Die Linie zog seither unzählige Spitzenkletterer ins Tessin. Die jüngsten uns bekannten Begehungen gehen auf das Konto von Samuel Ometz, David Firnenburg, Jimmy Webb and Elias Iagnemma.

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Credits: Pictures Lena Drapella

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