Ed Hamer - 24 grade 8's in France
by Steve McClure & Jack Geldard Sep/2012
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Young British climber Ed Hamer has just returned from an amazing trip to the South of France, climbing at the Gorges du Loup and Chateauvert in perfect clear conditions.
 
Ed Hamer - Gorges du Loup UKC News, Sep 2012 © Hamer Collection
 
Ed Hamer enjoying some deep water soloing on his recent trip to France UKC News, Sep 2012 © Hamer Collection
Ed commented: "The climbing suited my style perfectly with big moves on good holds with the odd good rest in-between. Many of the climbs had amazing tufa's that would lead you all the way to the top".
Ed has returned with a huge haul of quality routes including an incredible 24 grade 8's.
Just a few of his top routes include:
- Hot Chili X 8c (1st RP)
- Quenelles Trophy 8c
- New Power Sacrifice 8c (1st RP)
- Honk 8b+
- Hot Chili Beans Volcano 8b+ ( 1st RP)
- Satan X 8b (2nd RP)
- Soul Sacrifice 8b (2nd RP)
- New Power Generation 8b
- Qoussai 8a+ (onsight)
- Mesquinieres 8a+ (onsight)
- Psychopat 8a+ (flash)
 
Ed Hamer on his recent trip to France UKC News, Sep 2012 © Hamer Collection
Ed Hamer is sponsored by Sherpa Adventure Gear,
Wild Country, Red Chili, Beal, Hatsforthehill, Sherpa, Climb On, Moon, Peak Ales
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