Jernej Kruder climbed all of this during the 1st lockdown

Not all of them suffered from the corona virus. In this video, the Slovenian Jernej Kruder gives an insight into the time when many European countries were in lockdown.

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that Corona virus to the global pandemic. Numerous countries cut off social and economic life. For Jernej Kruder Wasn't that a reason to bury your head in the sand? He was extremely active on the rock. The highlight of this time was the first ascent of the 9a route Pescena ura.

For me, the lockdown wasn't bad. The weather was nice, I was able to get out and discover areas in my home.

Jernej Kruder

Jernej Kruder with first ascents in his home country Slovenia

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