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New Huber Testpieces in Alps
Thomas on Firewall
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Bavarian Alps, Berchtesgaden
Feuerhorn, North Face
Monstermagnet 300 meters, 11 pitches, 7c
2 pitches 7c, 1 pitch 7b, 2 pitches 7a and easier. Demanding and steep face climbing on highest quality alpine limestone. Besides the in situ pitons and bolts you need a set of nuts and Camalots 0.5 to 2 for further protection. There are some long run-outs between the protection points. FRA (1st Redpoint Ascent): Alexander and Thomas Huber, August 20th 2003
Firewall 300 meters, 12 pitches, 8b
2 pitches 8b, 3 pitches 7b, 1 pitch 7a and easier steep faceclimbing on highest quality alpine limestone. The crux pitches are qidely overhanging and offer adequate athletic climbing. Besides the existing pitons and bolts you need a set of nuts and Camalots 0.5 to 2 for further protection in the pitches Red Crack and Skywalker. FRA (1st Redpoint Ascent): Alexander and Thomas Huber, August 6th 2003.
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