Jakob Schubert in top form

Jakob Schubert climbed Joe Mama (9a +) a few days ago and yesterday put a 9a + on top with Pachamama.

The top Austrian climber Jakob Schubert seems to be in top form. About a week ago he traveled to Spain to take care of the overhangs of Oliana and Santa Linya. Within a few days, the 26-year-old climber scored two routes with a difficulty of 9a +.

Already 9b climbed

“I was still pretty tired from the New Years party in Barcelona. Nevertheless, I decided this afternoon to make a first real attempt and was surprised, ”said the Austrian, commenting on the successful ascent. Climbing difficult routes is nothing new for Jakob Schubert. He achieved his most difficult routes on the rock in January 2015 and in January 2016 in Spain with Fight or Flight (9b) and La Planta de Shiva (9b). In 2011 he won the overall World Cup in lead and overall.

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