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Mastering Crack Climbing in Italy

Author(s): Laura Pineau
Video Release Date: January 4, 2026
Video Source: YouTube

A unique moment on one of the hardest crack climbs in the world. This video documents the second female ascent of Greenspit (5.14a) in Valle dell’Orco, Italy—a legendary roof crack first climbed by Didier Berthod. Brutal, technical, and mentally demanding, Greenspit is a true test of commitment and crack-climbing mastery. This ascent is about persistence, precision, and pushing limits on an iconic line.

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