From Gripped Magazine · Brandon Pullan · · 40s
Alicia López García Climbs First 5.14a and 5.14b
15-year-old climber Alicia López García sends her first 5.14a and 5.14b routes in Spain.
In brief
15-year-old climber Alicia López García sends her first 5.14a and 5.14b routes in Spain. 15-year-old climber Alicia López García successfully sends her first 5.14a and 5.14b routes in Spain after climbing her first 5.13b at age 12. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Alicia López García's First 5.14 Routes
Fifteen-year-old climber Alicia López García sent her first 5.14a with Flashback and first 5.14b with Neo in Spain.
“a really cool route”
Route Details and Challenges
García described Neo as featuring one-finger pockets, small crimps, and two-finger pockets requiring significant endurance and raw strength.
“For me, this was the hardest part”
Overcoming Initial Difficulties
García struggled with the route's beta and fatigue but sent it after multiple attempts, stating she knew she could do it.
“I didn't like it when I first started trying it”
The one thing
15-year-old climber Alicia López García successfully sends her first 5.14a and 5.14b routes in Spain after climbing her first 5.13b at age 12.
