We are very pleased to announce that Adolfo Guitierrez sent Freewill (5.13c) yesterday on the Big Show at Chek Canyon. Getting a strong belay from Tony Chan was the ticket, as Adolfo put everything together for his first of the grade. Adolfo ended up sending on his third go of the day, after all the pressure to send faded away. Congratulations!
Adolfo on Freewill (513c) at Chek. Photo courtesy of Andrea Smith ©
Hans Christian Montenegro continues to go to work at Porteau Cove. Yesterday, Hans linked the low start of Cruelty and Splendor (v9) into Golden Pinch Low (v10 or v11), creating a new line, The Golden Flower (v11). When asked about the grade, Hans thought it must be at least v11. Keep up the great work!
Hans moving through The Golden Flower (v11). Photo courtesy of Hans Christian Montenegro ©
Lastly, Gabriel Namurti made a rare ascent of Lucky Sharms (v11) earlier this week. Lucky Sharms was originally established by Chris Sharma in the ‘Rampage Days’ sans topout and rarely sees an ascent! Congratulations!