After a two months break I have started up again with my work out. My motivation seems to be endless. The rest did do me good. Just with my frostbitten feet I still have problems. Time will tell...
Due to a trip to Chamonix I had the idea to climb the Northface of Droite. For me it was clear from the beginning that my speed ascents do belong to the past. The risk to always climb faster and faster a face is too high. And with any further ascent the possibility of a mistake grows, until it can go wrong. Nevertheless: faces like the Droite are very safe to climb. Also as a soloist.
I simply wanted to test, if I found myself on the right way. And I am on the right way. It was a confirmation, that what I have learned during the speed trilogy I can put into practice. It was not a determining factor to go for a new speed record. I just wanted to test, how fast I could be and how fit I am. This ascent on the „Ginat“ on the Droite was a great motivation for me. That I was faster than Christophe Profit is secondary. I am happy to climb.
But I have to admit: after 2 hours and 08 minutes I was quite tired.
Kind regards and see you soon.
