Exclusive interview with 9a climber Martina Demmel

She is 19 years young, only started climbing four years ago - and recently got her first 9a in just 5 attempts. Actiontalk TV invited the scene's shooting star to the BETA program and accompanied her on the Voralpsee.

The BETA news show is presented by Bächli Bergsport and Mammut

Made in Oliana Martina Demmel recently 8b + onsight, 8c on second attempt, 8c + on third, and 9a on fifth attempt. Even though she only started climbing four years ago. What's your secret recipe? Where is the journey going? We invited Martina to the show BETA.

Sport climber Martina Demmel in an interview with Actiontalk TV

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