The American Jimmy Webb does the second ascent of the Boulder Off the Wagon sit (8c+) in Val Bavona, Ticino. The boulder is one of the hardest lines in the world.
It's 2018, and the bouldering season in Ticino is in full swing. Among the numerous climbers making the pilgrimage to the south of Switzerland is the American Shawn RaboutouAt the heart of his mission: the low-start version of the Val Bavona classic Off the Wagon (8b+). At the end of November, the moment had arrived: Switzerland's first 8c+ boulder and one of the hardest lines in the world was born.
Since then, numerous greats have tried their hand at the block. For example, the strong Russian Vadim Timonov, who was close to the second ascent of the boulder. Not only close, but successfully climbed the line a few days ago Jimmy Webb. With his ascent he secured the second ascent of the boulder Off the wagon sit.
“After numerous sessions last year, I went home empty-handed and had to postpone the Swiss test piece Off the Wagon sit. This year my stay in Switzerland got off to a great start: I got the second ascent of the line. "
Jimmy Webb after climbing off the wagon sit in Val Bavona
The original line Off the Wagon was created by the Finn Nalle Hukkataival First ascended in 2012, it quickly became a classic. Originally rated 8c, the original route (standing start) settled at 8b+.
Video of the solid ascent of Off the Wagon sit (8c +) by Jimmy Webb
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Credits: Cover picture mellow, additional pictures Hannes Kutza