12 Jan Mayan Smith Gobat sent Space Boy Extension
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Kiwi climber Mayan Smith Gobat sent Space Boy Extension 8b+ at Superbowl in Christchurch (New Zealand), that she worked for a long time
The original route Space Boy – was first ascended in 1994 by Matt Evrard; Kaz Pucia added 3 bolts, after clipping the original anchors, upgrading it to 8c+
In 2009, September Mayan sent L’arcademicien 8c at Ceuse (first female ascent) and in October onsighted Astroman, a well known test-piece at Washington Columne in Yosemite, 10 pitches 5.11c.
Source: 8a.nu; Mayan Smith-Gobat blog
video: Mayan’s attempts on Space Boy Extension
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