Beni Blaser scores the climbing route Elfe an der Handegg

The Bern climber Beni Blaser manages the redpoint ascent of the route Elfe (8c / +) at the Handegg.

“Today I scored points on my dream route,” said cheers Beni Blaser just over a week ago. He managed the ascent of the overhanging route Elfe (8c / +) in the climbing area Handegg in the Bernese Oberland. A total of four sessions, the 29-year-old invested until it worked with the boarding.

The route was from the Boulder Legend Fred Nicole first ascents.

Picture Kevin Heiniger

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