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"Icarus" 8b+ 200m (project)
Rätikon
Inspired by those bold enough to fly to close to the sun.
Venturing into the unknown
Bolting ground up is a strange mix of having vision for whats ahead, designing from down below and just straight up luck. Are those features ahead usable, is the sequence I'm envisioning based on the features possible, will we find our passage though.
Bolting in a heatwave
With tempatures across the continent reaching unprecedented levels, the high altitude (2600-2900m) of the Swiss Austrian alps does not fully offer solice, especially south facing walls...
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While I feel top down developing allows for a more beautiful well thought out and considered route. To be the designer, with a full overview of all possible combinations and bolt accordingly with intention. The ethics and traditions of certain places dictate the ground up approach. And out of respect for those who came before and in the spirit of adventure, the ground up approach was the style we opted for. It's not only about what the rock has to offer but about having the vision to see it.
*Another track is also is development, a more ambitious and adventurous line which has been left for another season, one which requires far more mettle and resolve. Enchanted, its call and allure will draw me back, that I am certain.
@jakobminner
Rätikon
Inspired by those bold enough to fly to close to the sun.
Venturing into the unknown
Bolting ground up is a strange mix of having vision for whats ahead, designing from down below and just straight up luck. Are those features ahead usable, is the sequence I'm envisioning based on the features possible, will we find our passage though.
Bolting in a heatwave
With tempatures across the continent reaching unprecedented levels, the high altitude (2600-2900m) of the Swiss Austrian alps does not fully offer solice, especially south facing walls...
Style
While I feel top down developing allows for a more beautiful well thought out and considered route. To be the designer, with a full overview of all possible combinations and bolt accordingly with intention. The ethics and traditions of certain places dictate the ground up approach. And out of respect for those who came before and in the spirit of adventure, the ground up approach was the style we opted for. It's not only about what the rock has to offer but about having the vision to see it.
*Another track is also is development, a more ambitious and adventurous line which has been left for another season, one which requires far more mettle and resolve. Enchanted, its call and allure will draw me back, that I am certain.
@jakobminner
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