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Austrian Grade 7 Ice - Hardest in World?

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Center Court WI7  © Albert Leichtfried
Center Court WI7
© Albert Leichtfried
Two of the world's hardest ice climbs were established in Austria's Valle di Gastein this January.

On the 4th, Austrians Rudolf Hauser, Alexander Holleis and Rupert Huber made the first integral ascent of Gamsstubenfall (WI7, 800m) in the Gasteinertal; three days later, Austrians Albert Leichtfried and Benedikt Purner made the first ascent of Centercourt (WI7+, 300m) in the nearby Anlauftal.


Albert Leichtfried is sponsored by: Marmot, Black Diamond, La Sportiva, Adidas eyewear

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25 Jan, 2010
Incredible, absolutely awesome stuff. The report on alpinist really gives an idea of what was involved. muchos respectos to all involved. terrifying and inspirational stuff. tom. :-)
25 Jan, 2010
nice quote from the grade WI 7 pitch leader ! "What makes me a bit sad is that I could feel the close border between a very hard climb and a suicide mission." What an ascent!
25 Jan, 2010
Sounds like the crazy antics Bullock would get up to.....
25 Jan, 2010
Actually Alpinist is reporting the Planet Mountain report, which is better in itself (link at bottom of Alpinist page). There are more photos on the Planet Mountain page as well. Rather crazy looking stuff - even the WI5 next to it looks pretty mental. Must be a very impressive cliff.
25 Jan, 2010
Soft lad.
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