Sasha DiGiulian, one of the most popular and strongest climber in the world, the last week trying ice and mixed climbing in Colorado. After repeating this summer with Edu Marin Viaje de Los Locos, 8b + in Sardinia, DiGiulian approached this new discipline training with Will Mayo in a week of "boot camp" at East Vail and Ouray, and this weekend she will compete at the annual Ouray Ice Festival.
\nDiGiulian, who had never climbed on the ice before the last week, flashed an M8 pitch \u00a0in Vail during her first day of mixed climbing. On her fifth day of boot camp, she redpointed \u00a0The Flying Circus\u00a0(variously given M8+ to M10), a variation of the 2008 competition route at Ouray. On April 6, followed Mayo up Bridal Veil Falls (WI 6) by the classic Telluride, 80-meter pitch.
\nAsked why she decided to check out ice and mixed climbing, DiGiulian responded, \u00a0\u201cWhy not? Learning to mixed climb is another dimension to the sport. I feel like I have come across a whole new frontier. Instead of just going on another sport climbing trip and having a guaranteed awesome but similar experience to all my other winters, I chose to try something new. You never know until you try, right?\u201d.
\nMayo said that his pupil is \u201ca remarkable individual. It’s amazing to see a world-class athlete step out of her element and embrace an extremely different discipline, and to do it with such an open mind. She’s exceptionally intelligent and is learning the new game quite quickly. Most of all, the girl is just genuinely having a blast, which is so often the the most integral aspect of success.\u201d
\nAs for the competition in Ouray, DiGiulian said participating just for fun. Some of the best female mixed climbers from around the world will participate in the competition, including the Italian Angelika Rainer, ranked second in UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup last season. \u201cHaving just a week under my belt, I\u2019m not sure what to expect,\u201d\u00a0said DiGiulian "But it’s incredibly exciting."
\nSource climbing.com
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