'N I N J A - S K I L L S' 8C/8C+ - FA
How far does your perseverance stretch? Three years of effort, over 150 sessions, -6ºC in 50cm of snow, all-night 12 hour sessions, then 25ºC in July... Ninja Skills Sit Down Start was Martin Keller's ultimate nemesis. In this short film, join Martin on his journey as he discovers the secret to unlocking his first ascent of Ninja Skills 8C/8C+ (V15/V16)
Nestled in between chestnut trees on a south facing slope in Sobrio, Switzerland, the 8B+ (V14) stand start for the famous Ninja Skills was first climbed in 2009 by Nalle Hukkataival.
First Ascents by G. Cameroni
8c+/V16 First Ascents
In February 2019, Giuliano made the first ascent of two of the hardest boulders in Ticino, CH: “Poison The Well” in Brione and “REM” in Cresciano.
'Off the Wagon' sit
Shawn Raboutou climbs the first ascent "Off the Wagon" sit (V16/8C+) in Val Bavona, Switzerland. Video filmed and edited by Shawn Raboutou. November 27, 2018
'From Dirt Grows The Flowers'
Chris Rauch sends the classic Dave Graham boulder 'From Dirt Grows The Flowers' fb 8C/V15 in Chironico. With this sent he adds another highend testpiece to his impressive scorecard.
Delusion of Grandeur
Isabelle Faus climbs the first female ascent of Delusion of Grandeur (8B/V13), one of the most classic boulders of Chironico, Switzerland. April 9, 2018. Filmed by Giuliano Cameroni.
Jan Hojer "Dreamtime"
The biggest sensation since Midnight Lightning: as well as introducing the first 8C, Fred Nicole's Dreamtime in Cresciano also sparked the bouldering boom in the Ticino region and all over the world.
"Off the Wagon"
Source: lacrux.com
Der Tessiner Giuliano Cameroni zieht mit Charles Albert von Block zu Block und lässt verlauten, dass ihm "Off the Wagon" (8b+) gelang. Während eines Versuches kam es aber zu einem üblen Abgang, wie das nachfolgende Video zeigt.
Der Boulder "Off the Wagon" im Val Bavona wurde erstmals durch Nalle Hukkataival Im November 2012 begangen. Illustre Namen wie Jan Hojer und Jimmy Webb folgten. Nun gelang Giuliano Cameroni der Durchstieg der hübschen Linie. Sein Kommentar: “Took me ~12 days over almost two months but eventually I did Off the wagon (8b+). After failing on the first move for 8 days I thought that it was just too powerful for me. Then Charles came and found a crucial foothold, which allows to stick the crimp without loosing the feet. The move was still very difficult and low-percentage, but at least it was possible. After a day of weakness where I saw the light, I fell like a bag of potatoes holding the swing on the jug. I thought I would do it soon. I was wrong.”
Dave Graham mit einem weiteren Puzzleteil
Irgendwie kam Giuliano der Sache bis auf den finalen Zug näher. Ein Tipp von Dave Graham schaffte dort Abhilfe. Nun war nur noch das Wetter, wie Giuliano erzählt: “Me and Charles were a little under pressure especially because weather was turning shit. Luckily I had a window last Friday. He almost did it too, but fell because of a silly mistake.. The feeling you get when you link those moves is inexplicable, but for once it felt like I wasn’t doing any special effort and everything was just perfectly clicking together.”
Hier das Video auf lacrux.com
"VECCHIO LEONE"
Lorenz Ulmer ascending Bernd Zangerl's ultra classic "Vecchio Leone" [fb8B|V13] in Brione, Switzerland.
VECCHIO LEONE 8B | BRIONE | SWITZERLAND from 45degrees on Vimeo.
New years in ticino
Alex Khazanov bouldering in Ticino, Switzerland. it was an amazing trip with great people, food, and boulders.
boulders in order of appearance:
la pilier 8A FLASH (reclimbed for the camera)
the dagger 8B/+
shadowfax 8B
big kat 8B+
unedited shit
Some unedited footages from last year and this year.
Boulders in order of appearance:
Joyeux Léon, La balmaz
Mother night, Schöllenen
Mr Elegant, Magic Wood
Deliverance, Chiroico
Conquistador direct, Chironico
Quark (FA), Wassen
Frontline, Chironico
Second life, Chironico
Ninja skills, Sobrio
Climbers in order of appearance:
Samuel+Baptiste Ometz, Giuliano Cameroni, Sébastian Cotting
Thanks to Prana, La sportiva, Petzl, Five ten
unedited shit from Samuel Ometz on Vimeo.