climbing rocks

Martina Scheichl, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Duncan Bottrill - Systems Malfunction, 7b, Peak District UK

Commitment

Now we all find it hard to commit to moves on a climb just as we find it hard to commit to anything in our lives. “What if it goes wrong? What will happen? What will I do?”. Adam Ondra said something along the lines of nobody has yet reached their full potential in climbing. Not through a lack of physical ability, although this may have a little to do with it, but rather that noone has yet 100% committed mentally, on. Once we do this we will see even more amazing things.

In the photo above, you can see Duncan committing to a big, blind dyno on Systems Malfunction. It took him a few goes, and a few angry words were heard but he stuck the move in the end and finished the route.

P.s. I am off to the alps for a week, in a week to film and shoot some photos. One of our aims is the Eiger! Any suggestions?

Marcella Romanelli, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Jasmin Caton on Zombie Roof 5.12d, Squamish, Canada