The Swedish top climber Matilda Söderlund announced a few days ago, the commission of the 9a route The Elder Statesman in Frankenjura.
Cool temperatures and perfect autumn weather are currently attracting climbers to the rock. Accordingly, the number of reports of successful inspections is increasing. Announced on Wednesday Matilda Söderlund the ascent of the route The Last Rites (8c +). One day later, the next message followed: Matilda scores The Elder Statesman (9a).
“Today I scored my first 9a route. The Elder Statesman. I can't believe it! "
Matilda Söderlund
The route The Elder Statesman was in June 2011 of Markus Bock first ascents. The route shares the upper section with The Last Rites.
Video: Manell Brunn on the second ascent of the route The Elder Statesman
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Credits: Cover picture Samy Dahlman Taman