The german climber Thomas Dauser climbed to prove that he is well on the ninth grade of the Frenchman this year, when he manages the route „The Essential“ (XI / 9a) in Franconia (Germany). Now he could climb „Il gusto della liberta“ (9a) a new route in climbing crag Ulàssai in Sardinia. De Route bolted by the Nannai Climbing Home-Team. Thomas „worked“ 10 days in the route for which he suggested 9a, where he himself thought that he was one of the easier 9a routes.

Thomas means by facebook: „Yeees, yesterday I made the First Ascent of „Il gusto della liberta“ (9a) in Ulassai, Sardinia. It was a long way to the top of this dream line. Actually, I’ve been dreaming of climbing it over a year. In total, split over two stays, I spent around 10 days working on it, checking out the moves, making link-ups, and finally sending it in perfect evening conditions. Thanks to Nannai Climbing Home for bolting the line and the hospitality here in Ulassai at the Climbing Home. As for the grade, I would suggest 9a (more at the lower end). I think it suits my style of climbing very well. One can roughly separate the 25 meter line in two major parts: An 8b+ into an 8c, with a not-so-good rest in between.“

Foto: (c) Klaas Willems