The Traditionalist - More Trad with Jacopo LarcherFri Night Vid

5th April, 2024

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In this week's Friday Night Video(s), we're back with Jacopo Larcher as he makes his way around Europe in search of first ascents and desperate, established trad climbs. In the following videos, Jacopo visits the UK where he samples a variety of rock types while getting to grips with the weather. He then travels back to mainland Europe, visiting some of his favourite spots whilst giving his perspective on the bright future for trad climbing.

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Jacopo Larcher

Jacopo was born in Merano, South Tyrol, but grew up in Bolzano. He has Sport climbed up to 9a/+ and 8b+ onsight; Bouldered up to 8B/+; Trad up to E9/E10; multipitch up to 8b+ redpoint and 8a+ onsight on...

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