Interview: Matilda Söderlund on “The Elder Statesman,” Her First 5.14d
The Markus Bock route is a major milestone in 27-year-0ld Söderlund's climbing.
Frankenjura
“It’s a Funny Story”: Chiara Hanke’s Frankenjura 9a
The German climber became the the first female to climb a 9a in the Frankenjura, Germany.
Chiara Hanke Climbs “Sever the Wicked Hand” (5.14d) in the Frankenjura
She is the first woman to climb a 5.14d in the Frankenjura, and the first German woman to climb the grade.
“Action Directe” (5.14d) by Stefan Scarperi
The 25th overall repeat of Wolfgang Güllich's 1991 benchmark 9a (5.14d), located in the Frankenjura, Germany.
Mother Of The Beast
Second ascent of Der Ungeheuer Sei Mutter (IX/5.12d) at the Vogelherdgrotte in the Frankenjura.
Rock Climbing Classics: Episode 2 – Jan Hojer Climbs Action Directe (5.14d)
Action Directe was the first 5.14d in the world.