Very good news has reached us from Cresciano in Ticino, Switzerland, where Dai Koyamada finally has been able to complete The Story of two worlds low start

A couple of years ago, Dai fought rather miserable conditions and managed to make the 2nd ascent of the problem. Or so he though, cause much later it turned out he had started a couple of moves in to the problems. He had done his best to find out where the, unobvious, start is, but was given the wrong information.

Last year he returned, determined not to make the same mistake. To make sure, he decided to start in the lowest possible place with both hands in an undercling. According to Dai, this is also the most logical start.

Last year's trip was successful, with multiple first ascents and repeats in the 8B-8C range, but again the conditions were not right for "Story"...

This is why the news of Dai's success makes me very happy today. He has truly deserved it!

Dai is yet to give a grade to his low start, but it's either 8C or 8C+.

More about this later.

Dai Koyamada is sponsored by: Black Diamond, Beal, Evolv, Flashed, Inga and Musashi