Categories: Routes & Highlights

First Solo (& Onsight) Ascent of “Land am Strome”

On the last day of February, I was able to do the first solo ascent of the testpiece “Land am Strome” (Pinnsialm, Stubaital) which was first ascended by Andi Orgler & P. Haas in 1991 and originally rated M7-/ WI7- !

On 28.02.2022 – the day of my solo ascent – the whole line was in ice conditions so I would suggest the grade WI 6+/7-

I did not plan this solo. I just went there alone to check the ice conditions and fell in love with this beautyful line… there was no other way than to climb it!

 

A short video about my solo climb you find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zr_R-p3hZM

The long version of the climb you find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4SQyv5lhuc

 

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