My most unexpected send in Magic Wood was Mörderballett Light, 7A!
It's an impressive looking rock, standing rather tall on a slope in the forest. When I first saw it, I thought "no way I am topping this out!" It looked terrifying and I get scared very easily!
However, there were lots of people trying, lots of pads, spotters, and a great climbing psych. I got further with every attempt.
I started falling from higher and higher.....and it was ok. I even dropped the top 😱
I thought I'd have to come back to this boulder next year, but I gave it one last try and I did it!
As usual thanks @brewclimber for the beta and video - and Maya for her patience and support!
I got Gulliver Kante 7a/+!
The crux for me was in the middle, the move to the jug. After watching various videos of other short climbers doing it, I tried the high right foot beta and it finally worked 😅
Last year I wasn't even able to start this climb, so I am thrilled that I was able to do it in 2 sessions this summer 🤩
Happy to get another 7a outdoors!
Magic Wood - Super Bosna 6c
I am super happy I got another 6c on this trip to Magic Wood.I really had no expectations and it feels like quite a big achievement for me! Years ago it felt impossible to even hold the holds on this climb, and I was sure I'd never have the guts to top it out.
#bouldering #outdoorsbouldering #womenwhoboulder #womenwhoclimb
Rechtsrutsch 6b ✅ - on Triangolo boulder in Chironico, Switzerland
There was only one short person beta video online for this climb - and thanks to it I managed to send it!
Best support crew ever 😎
"No Name" 3 Chironico, Switzerland
We were very proud of Maya for her bravery getting to the top of this "highball" 😁
Thanks for the nice video 📹 @just_another_londoner_ 👍
White v4-v5 @stronghold_uk
After a weird overuse injury last autumn it feels like I am slowly recovering. The top parts of my forearms still get tired very quickly; I can only do short climbing sessions and without pushing too hard.
Completing this climb today made me feel very positive about the recovery. When I first looked at the climb with my old expectations I thought it would be pretty straightforward. But I spent my first session working on a bad beta 😅. My second session consisted of several attempts and I felt tired too quickly. Today the begining section felt not too hard, and surprisingly I was able to stick the first move really good every time - then only struggled with the big move in the middle.
Now I feel again excited and motivated about climbing but I need to remember I am not fully healed and to take it easy! No climbing hard yet!
WHAT. A. SCRATCH NIGHT.
We are still buzzing from the MAGIC! ✨.
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We witnessed courage, creativity, vulnerability, and brilliance, all from a cast who gave heart, soul, and fire to the stage. 💫
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Scratch nights are the beating heart of experimentation. They’re where new ideas are born, where first-time performers are supported and where seasoned artists try something bold and unknown. It takes immense courage and dedication, and every single artist shone.
Our next Scratch Night lands at the end of February, and we’re excited to welcome anyone who feels called to share.
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Meanwhile... congratulations to our mega Rebels!
@jouis_ak_official@voluptuousveggie@lucyfinn33@tmvalcheva@nnniiixx.x@hermespsychopompos@meeleemoo and huge thanks to @alexis__circus for always putting on hosting and supporting our community!
This was a very good climb @stronghold_uk
Also my second ever v7 (crimpy of course ). Never mind there are climbs of v4/v5/v6 grades I can't do at the gym 🤣
The moves felt so hard at first! I started with the second half to see if it's even possible for me to reach the holds when standing on the volume. Luckily, I managed to stretch just enough!
Then slowly I found my own way - especially for the crux where I am so bunched up. Working through these moves with a finger injury from my previous project wasn't easy! I was very close to completing it one day, but I dropped the crux move. My fingers were hurting (especially the injured one), and I didn't try again because I was going to climb in Fontainebleau a few days later!
After the trip, I came back (still injured but recovering) and tried the moves again. They felt a lot harder than I remembered them. I had to re-learn the 2nd half, and wasn't able to do any of the 2 crux moves.
Then I rested for a few days. WOW! It was worth it! Today I quickly did the 2nd crux move till the end of the climb; after that the beginning left crimp bump only needed a couple of attempts and then I got it! Even the bunchy crux move never felt so easy as it did today!
There was a moment when I was standing on the volume trying to calm my brain from the excitement and trying to focus on completing the climb. Phew! I did it.
