VIDEO: Pirmin Bertle Climbs a Bridge

by Jack Geldard - UKC Chief Editor Nov/2012
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German Climber Pirmin Bertle has added a new Font 8B problem to the sandstone bridges at Fribourg, Switzerland.

We liked the video. Here it is:

Pirmin is sponsored by Edelrid


* Forums ( Read More... | 21 comments, 26 Dec 2012 )
Really enjoyed that and the idea of green climbing. I agree about two hands and 3 second count for the full tick! Also someone should tell this guy he needs to keep his arms straighter! Is this the future of British...
koalapie - 01 Dec 2012

Fun and worth putting up. That said, and to continue banging my drum: how come this is reported whereas homegrown 8B first ascents (on actual rock) don't get a mention? Whilst I'm very interested in the world scene this...
Greg Chapman - 30 Nov 2012

Agreed about the quick switching between angles, a few less angles and a little longer on each shot I think. Especially as the sountrack is this lovely little happy-go-lucky jaunt. Aside from the switching of camera...
henwardian - 30 Nov 2012

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