Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker tackled the Hanuman route in Brigerbad during a trip to Switzerland. This video shows how the pair planned the route and their tactics.
For a long time the Hanuman route was used by trad experts Didier berthod A project that had been attempted by numerous strong climbers. Until 2014, when the then 22-year-old Bernese Jonas shield secured the first ascent. Schild placed all mobile protections during the ascent. It took another five years until Fabian Borter the second and a few days later Patrik Aufdenblatten the third ascent.
And once again, things have gone quiet around the trad test piece in Valais. Recently, Brigerbad received a high-ranking visit from the two trad specialists. Tom randall and Pete Whittakerwho took on the route. In the following video, the two report on their trip. It wasn't an easy game.
You're tired, scared, and have to set the safety. You have to give it your all!
Tom randall
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