The Belgian Anak Verhoeven is on the list of climbers, who makes short work of their projects after the lockdown. She climbs the first 8c + / 9a in Belgium.
Just three days ago, Childrenthat she was climbing for the first time since the Corona restrictions. On her climbing trip, she made short work of the 2019c route Bonsai, which Simon Lorenzi climbed in November 8.
I overcame the first crux, then the second and was able to stop the risky train and then clipped the redirector of the route.
Anak Verhoeven
After repeating the 8c version (Bonsai) made itself Children to the extended version, which Simon Lorenzi also worked on. The new route, Kraftio, runs along the Bonsai route, but then turns left and climbs over overhanging terrain to the belay. Anak designed the route together with Simon Lorenzi.
Anak and I both try the extended version. Who will make the first ascent first?
Simon Lorenzi
The answer to Simon Lorenzi's question has been known since yesterday. The first ascent is the responsibility of the Belgian Anak Verhoeven. Anak has not only been one of the strongest climbers in the world since yesterday. She has already climbed several routes in the ninth French degree. Here is an excerpt.
- 9a + Joe Mama (Oliana) November 2019 (FFA)
- 9a / ++ Ciudad de Dios pa la Enmienda (Santa Linya) December 2017 (FA, evaluation needs to be confirmed)
- 9a + Sweet neuf (Pierrot beach) September 2017 (FA)
- 9a / + Ciudad de Dios (Santa Linya) December 2017
- 9a Sang neuf (Pierrot beach) September 2017 (FA)
- 9a Era Vella (Margalef) April 2015
- 8c + / 9a La Reina Mora (Siurana) November 2016
- 8c + / 9a Ma belle ma muse (Romeyer) March 2016 (FA, evaluation must be confirmed)
Careful evaluation of the first route Kraftio
Anak tends to score 9a, which would make Kraftio the toughest tour in Belgium. “However, if I compare the line with routes I've climbed in the past, the route feels more like 8c + / 9a.” How difficult the route is effectively will become clear when the line has been climbed by more people .
Anak does not reveal the location of the route. Local climbers have expressed a wish not to make the area public. They fear access restrictions if many climbers come here in the future.
Anak Verhoeven climbs the first part of the Kraftio route (8c + / 9a)
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Credits: Pictures John Janssens