Nina Caprez climbs the legendary To Bolt or Not to Be route

Nina Caprez manages the famous route To Bolt or Not to Be in Smith Rocks, Oregon, USA.

Nina Caprez is definitely back on track again. She has been out and about on the rock for several weeks - and in the snow. After intensive bouldering sessions in Bishop and wonderful powder descents near South Lake Tahoe, she has been back in a few days where she feels most comfortable: on the rock, on the rope.

First 8b + of the USA

To Bolt or Not to Be is not just any 8b +. It is the first 8b + in the United States. And a route that has to do with climbing ethics. It was first climbed by the French JB Tribout at a time when sport climbing was in its infancy. At that time there was still a heated discussion as to whether a route could be drilled in from above or not. A procedure that is widespread today. Nina Caprez is also very happy about the ascent of this legendary route and comments on the success on Instagram as follows: “That moment when all comes together: passion, game and determination. Today I did one of the most proudest sent of my life by climbing To Bolt or not to be in Smith Rocks, Americans first 14.a. A dream became reality.? ".

Bouldertrip in Bishop

Using my rope climber technique while bouldering. Drop knees everywhere! I think it's time to do that somewhere where it's gonna be more efficient… moving to Smith Rocks tomorrow, can't wait to see my friends @ianyurdin @ jason.bagby @mikeylikesrocks @shanjean @rachblasi Photo: @ju_nadiras #usatrip #climbingtechnique # dropknee #scarpaclimb @scarpa_spa @arcteryx @petzl_official

A post shared by Nina Caprez (@ninacaprez) on 2. Mar 2017 at 10: 22 clock

We would like such powder here for the weekend

Oh yeah, that's the powder I was looking for all winter! Finally found it in South Lake Tahoe. What a brilliant idea to bring my Scarpa ski booths on my climbing trip! Thanks @seanhaverstock for bringing me out there today. Skiing is FUN !!! :-) #scarpaski #laketahoe @petzl_official @scarpa_spa

A post shared by Nina Caprez (@ninacaprez) on 20. Feb 2017 at 16: 46 clock

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Credits: picture @ju_nadiras