The French Marine Thevenet gets the celebration of the Fred Nicole classic La Danse Des Balrogs

Marine Thevenet announces the ascent of Boulder La Danse Des Balrogs in Valais, Switzerland.

The La Danse Des Balrogs line in Branson bouldering area became 1992 Fred Nicole opened as the first 8b boulder in the world. Today, the Boulder is usually rated 8a +. Also the 29-year-old Frenchwoman, who was able to climb the Boulder in its original version a few days ago, indicates 8a + as a level of difficulty.

Marine on the 8a Boulder Rampage in Varazze

Dorothea Karalus on the Boulder La Danse Des Balrogs

Unfortunately there is no video of Marine at Boulder La Danse Des Balrogs. Remedy is Dorothea Karalus, who climbed the line last year.

La Danse Des Balrogs, world's first 8B from Dorothea Karalus on Vimeo.

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