Markus Bock Climbs Frankenjura 9a+
Thursday, October 15, 2009Posted by
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News link: German climber Markus Bock has redpointed a 20 year old project in the Frankenjura that he has graded 9a+ or 5.15a. If the grade is confirmed Bock's new route would be among the hardest in Germany's Frankenjura. The Man That Follows Hell is located in the Grüne Hölle (translation: "Green Hell") and is famous for Jerry Moffatt s route Bastard (8a+). The route was bolted by Milan Sykora and is a direct start to Kawaschuwu (8c+).
On 8a.nu Bock said, "It's a 40 degree overhanging limestone wall, typical Frankenjura-style of climbing on small monos and 2 finger pockets."
In 2006 Bock made the first ascent of Corona (9a+) and has also redpointed eight other 9a routes (most of which were first ascents) in the Frankenjura.
By Luke Laeser
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