From Gripped Magazine · Brandon Pullan · · 40s
Luca Bana Climbs Grandmaster 5.15b
Luca Bana completes first ascent of Grandmaster 5.15b route in Italy.
In brief
Luca Bana completes first ascent of Grandmaster 5.15b route in Italy. Luca Bana made the first ascent of Grandmaster 5.15b in Cornalba, Italy, closing a project he had worked on since 2023. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Luca Bana's Grandmaster Ascent
Luca Bana made the first ascent of Grandmaster 5.15b in Cornalba, Italy, adding another big send to his impressive tick list.
“Finally, the circle is closed! An important chapter of my climbing journey comes to an end.”
Route Development Timeline
Bana spotted the potential for a longer extension in 2023, initially focusing on The Master 5.15a/b before returning to Grandmaster this autumn.
Completion Details
Bana completed the route on Oct. 24 during his fifth session, overcoming the challenge through natural movement and exceptional conditions.
“After a few sessions revisiting the sequences, everything came back quite naturally. The moves felt almost automatic.”
The bottom line
Luca Bana made the first ascent of Grandmaster 5.15b in Cornalba, Italy, closing a project he had worked on since 2023.
