20 Nov Francisco Marìn (58 years) first 8b/+

An interesting news comes from Spain, reported by  Desnivel  and for once is not about the extraordinary success of the climbers kids: Francisco Marin (father of Edu Marin) sent at 58 years Botanics, his first 8b/+ in Rodellar.

"It all started four years ago from a challenge between us" – says Edu – "I was supposed to redppoint Los Voladores de papandra 8b+, a ruote opened  by  him and my father Botanics."

His progression deserves to be told: Francisco sent at  52 his first  8a  (Corredor de la muerte)  at 54 is first 8b  (Espíritu rebelde) and now at  58, his first 8b/+.
 
The projects do not end here as Francisco wants to succeed on Geminis 8b+ before to be 60,  and then devote to some 8c’s.
 
The new challenge between father and son? "It could be an 8c for me and 9b for Edu," suggests Francisco.
 
Read more on  Desnivel  and   blog Edu Marin

Ph Francisco Marin by  Maria Torres