From Gripped Magazine · Brandon Pullan · · 50s
Oriane Bertone First Female Ascent of The Big Island V15
French climber Oriane Bertone completes first female ascent of The Big Island V15 boulder in Fontainebleau.
In brief
French climber Oriane Bertone completes first female ascent of The Big Island V15 boulder in Fontainebleau. French climber Oriane Bertone made the first female ascent of The Big Island V15, a V15 boulder in Fontainebleau, France. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
First Female Ascent
French climber Oriane Bertone made the first female ascent of The Big Island V15, a classic compression boulder in Fontainebleau, France.
“So happy to send this king line of the forest!”
World Cup Victory
Bertone won her World Cup victory in Salt Lake City the previous week.
Training Progress
Bertone worked on The Big Island over a month, fitting attempts between World Cup competitions.
Ascent Details
She completed all individual moves on her first session and linked it on her fifth session attempt.
In short
French climber Oriane Bertone made the first female ascent of The Big Island V15, a V15 boulder in Fontainebleau, France.
