From Gripped Magazine · Brandon Pullan · · 50s
Nigel Armino Climbs Action Directe 5.14d
Nigel Armino completes the historic Action Directe 5.14d route after years of preparation.
In brief
Nigel Armino completes the historic Action Directe 5.14d route after years of preparation. Nigel Armino became the first Dutch climber to send the iconic Action Directe 5.14d route after repairing a pulley injury. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Nigel Armino's Historic Ascent
Nigel Armino climbed the iconic Action Directe 5.14d route established by Wolfgang Güllich in 1991.
Injury and Recovery
Armino ruptured a pulley on Action Directe on April 25, 2023, then returned to climb it in the summer of 2025.
Preparation for Ascent
Armino trained at his home gym using a replica of the route and made a small adjustment to the right-hand pocket.
Successful Attempt
After a dry day, Armino sent Action Directe 5.14d, becoming the first Dutch climber to complete it.
The one thing
Nigel Armino became the first Dutch climber to send the iconic Action Directe 5.14d route after repairing a pulley injury.
