Adam Ondra attempts Lapsus 9b at Andonno, Italy

The video of Adam Ondra attempting to repeat Lapsus at Andonno, Italy’s first 9b sport climb freed in 2015 by Stefano Ghisolfi.
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Perhaps it’s all Jorg Verhoeven’s fault. A few weeks ago the Dutch climber travelled to Andonno in northern Italy to check out Lapsus, to see whether this route freed in November 2015 by Stefano Ghisolfi might become his first 9b. After trying the route briefly Verhoeven stated "“What a route!! 50 powerful moves on sidepulls and underclings with the crux at the very end! Definitely one on the list."

Perhaps this renewed interest in Italy's first 9b is what motivated Adam Ondra to try his luck. Between Sunday and Monday the Czech climber made 7 attempts, falling off the last hard move on a couple of occasions. Just one move from the jug where the difficulties end…



RELATED NEWS
02/11/2015 - Stefano Ghisolfi frees Lapsus at Andonno, Italy's first 9b sports climb
04/11/2015 - From Noia to Lapsus at Andonno in Italy. By Severino Scassa


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