Stefano Carnati cracks the Boulder Dreamtime and the Demencia Senil route

Stefano Carnati is in top form. Shortly after successfully climbing the two 8c boulders Dreamtime and The Story of Two Worlds in Cresciano, he scored the 9a + Route Demencia Senil in the Spanish Margalef.

Successful ten years ago Chris Sharma the first ascent of the route Senile dementia, then the most difficult route in Margalef, Catalonia. The route in the El Laboratori sector has since been used by numerous climbers such as Alex Megos (in the second attempt) and Stefano Ghisolfi dotted.

The Italians are now getting the most recent ascent Stefano Carnati, The ascent was little trouble for the Italian. In a few attempts, shortly after his arrival, he reached the level after the successful climb.

"Another test piece by Chris Sharma that I've always wanted to climb."

Stefano Carnati

For the inspection, it must be said that Stefano Carnati already bouldered out the trains on the route in 2017. However, this does not detract from its performance.

Stefano Carnati ascending The Story of Two Worlds

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