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Adam Ondra 5.15 Repeated After 13 Years
Stefano Carnati repeats Adam Ondra’s 13-year-old 5.15 route in Switzerland.
In brief
Stefano Carnati repeats Adam Ondra’s 13-year-old 5.15 route in Switzerland. Stefano Carnati made the second ascent of Adam Ondra’s Torture Physique Integrale 5.15- in Switzerland’s Gastlosen after 13 years. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Second Ascent Achieved
Italian climber Stefano Carnati made the second ascent of Adam Ondra’s Torture Physique Integrale 5.15- in Switzerland’s Gastlosen 13 years after Ondra established the route.
Carnati’s Preparation
Carnati arrived in Gastlosen in early August after having the area on his radar for several years and felt strong following summer training.
Initial Progress
On his second day, Carnati climbed Torture Physique 2.0 (5.14d) reaching the route’s second anchor before spending four sessions working out the final section.
Complex Sequence
Carnati described the final sequence as intricate with complex body positions requiring serious effort to figure out, culminating in a huge move from an undercling at the limit of his reach.
Multiple Setbacks
Carnati fell four times on the huge undercling move before finally putting the entire line together after steady progress and favorable alpine conditions.
Successful Ascent
Last Saturday, Carnati made the successful ascent after waiting for the right combination of temperature, sun, and morning moisture to clear.
What matters most
Stefano Carnati made the second ascent of Adam Ondra’s Torture Physique Integrale 5.15- in Switzerland’s Gastlosen after 13 years.
