23 Jun Stefano Ghisolfi: interview after Biographie
Biographie, a dream. Who would not want to climb it; Who would not want to go up there, on that wall in Ceuse, where only the strongest have the possibility to arrive in chains. Among the famous names who have had the strength to climb this incredible line, there is now also Stefano Ghisolfi.
Let’s start from the end, from the chain. What you went in your head when you clipped "Biographie"??
The biggest thrill I tried taking the hole, the hard ends there and then I breathed a sigh of relief and even screamed when I got it! It was an indescribable feeling, a number of factors have made the climb unforgettable, it was the last ride of the day and the weekend and had a cut finger in and out of a lot of blood. I started with the tape and after the initial block I took it off with my teeth after I soiled with blood all the way as I went up and I was hoping not to slip.
A route that does not need an introduction. When did you start to think about it??
I decided to try it about a month ago, we went (Sara and I) for 2 weekend to try it. The third weekend it rained and we did not go.T his time the weather was perfect instead.
Was there someone of previous climbers who particularly inspired or helped you??
Before you even leave for the first time I have seen videos of all times and I knew by heart every step with all methods, then all helped me to climb the way because I started with a tactical advantage!
The screams of Chris and Adam to ninja climbing of Sachi. Describe the route from your point of view …
The style of shooting is quite varied, beginning with the a hard block (broke a hold before the repeat Enzo Oddo and since then they told me that it has become even harder), then you get to the chain of 8c+ with sections quite intense interspersed with rest. In the end still have to overcome the last block, the famous one to get to big hole, from there the path becomes easier. The style fits me enough, and it is also true that with training of strength and endurance I adapted well to the style of the street I, although I never did anything specific and targeted to this goal.
How weight this achievement in your career? Is it point of arrival, or a sort of start to something even bigger?
The most important thing that I bring home is not the realization, but the experience and what I learn every time I call to the limit. This time I really learned that when all seems finished the important thing is not to give up and try again, without fear of failure. Sara taught me and without her I would have stopped trying a first attempt, the one before it.
It is also open the World Cup, how do you feel about the races??
Now it’s time to take a break from the rock, just focus on these. In less than a month, when they start, I’ll be ready.
Interview by Stefano Michelin
