From Gripped Magazine · Aaron Pardy · · 40s
Two Italians Send Adam Ondra 5.15a
Two climbers from Italy recently achieved Adam Ondra's 5.15a route Naturalmente.
In brief
Two climbers from Italy recently achieved Adam Ondra's 5.15a route Naturalmente. Gio Placci and Filip Schenk redpointed Naturalmente 5.15a in Italy after Adam Ondra's 2017 ascent. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
First Send
Gio Placci and Filip Schenk redpointed Naturalmente 5.15a at San Rocchino in Camiore, Italy.
Ondra's Route
Adam Ondra opened Naturalmente 5.15a in 2017, which requires small crimps, underclings, and poor feet.
Schenk's Experience
Schenk called Naturalmente a unique route with three crux boulders and bad footholds.
“Naturalmente was the second goal of the trip. I always wanted to visit Camaiore, so I took the opportunity and it didn’t disappoint! The route consists of three crux boulders with some decent rests in between. A lot of bad footholds and big moves to underclings make this route unique!”
Placci's Experience
Placci described Naturalmente as a five-star route that was a real battle due to poor feet and big moves.
“Such an incredible route. It was my first time in the crag of San Rocchino and it was worth the visit, the climbing there is super cool and the people super welcoming. The routes really is five stars but also doesn’t suit my style, bad foot and big moves on good holds. It was a real battle for me to send it in the three days I was there.”
The key point
Gio Placci and Filip Schenk redpointed Naturalmente 5.15a in Italy after Adam Ondra's 2017 ascent.
