Janja Garnbret climbs her first 9a at Santa Linya in Spain

Janja Garnbret, the prodigious Slovenian climber who often seems to be in a league of her on in climbing competitions, is obviously also a phenomenal climber outdoors. During the few moments she climbs at the crags, the 18-year-old pro has managed to amass 8b onsight, 8c flash and 8c+ redpoint, and she has now taken her game one notch higher by sending her first 9a, Seleccio Natural at Spain’s Santa Linya.

It’s worth noting that in mid-September the winner of the Arco Rock Legends 2017 fell off the last hard move of the 9a+ Biographie at Céüse before having to dash home, while the day before Seleccio Natural she sent the 8c+ Open your Mind. Since these repeats have been reaped at the start of her holiday in Catalonia, and that she required just 5 attempts spread out over 2 days to send Seleccio Natural, it seems a safe bet that there’s much more in store soon.


Link: FB Janja Garnbret, CAMP

Clipped the chains of Seleccio Natural!! My first 9a! Such an amazing climb Besides, I also sent Open Your Mind! Psyched to find a new project! Thank you @domen_skofic for belaying! Thanks for the pic @tobias_lanzanasto ! @fiveten_official @fivetenslovenija #brandofthebrave @camp1889 #campcassin @morphoholds #grabthedifference #CTeam

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