Pure Imagination | 8c+ Sport route at The Chocolate Factory (RRG)

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Also known as Honeycomb Project. See also Wonka Vision.

Initially given 9a which would have made Adam Ondra's 2012 ascent the first onsight of the grade. However Adam felt the route was more 8c+ and Daniel Woods, who flashed the route on the same day, agreed.

Contributors
remus
13 contributions since 8th July 2021.

Pics + Vids

No pics or vids yet.

Ascents

12 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Jonathan Siegrest Lead | worked 13th Oct 2010 8c+
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSb0mfvoDd4
Sasha DiGiulian Lead | worked 15th Oct 2011 9a
First female ascent.

Wow, really psyched :) Amazing route, totally on edge climbing up a beautiful line! 6th try, 3rd day on it- seems to be my redpoint trend! Video and Photo footage coming by Keith Ladzinski and Andy Mann. Thanks for this awesome route, Jonathan [Siegrest]!

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/33306702
Alex Megos Lead | flash Nov 2012

Alex's first flash of the grade.

References

[1] https://dmmwales.com/Journal/December-2012/Megos-impresses-in-the-States
Adam Ondra Lead | onsight 2nd Nov 2012 8c+

The same day as Adam onsighted The Golden Ticket.
Daniel Woods Lead | flash 2nd Nov 2012 8c+ (soft)
Michaela Kiersch Lead | worked 2016
Margo Hayes Lead | worked 25th Mar 2016 8c+
Solveig Korherr Lead | worked 14th Nov 2021
Barbara Zangerl Lead | worked Between 1st Mar 2023 and 30th Apr 2023

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CrbilmHMcsT/

[2] https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/stories/babsi-zangerl-red-river-gorge/

[3] https://fanatic-climbing.com/babsi-zangerl-revisite-red-river-gorge-babsi-zangerl-back-at-red-river-gorge/
Jesse Grupper Lead | flash Nov 2023

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C0SOHJ1O1Ad/?img_index=1

[2] https://www.instagram.com/reels/C0brW6aocXJ/
Tina Hafsaas Lead | worked 7th Dec 2023

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3EQat7C_lo
Anastasia Sanders Lead | worked Nov 2024
Fourth ascent. 2 sessions.

Essentially in a day, except that Annie had had a single poor attempt on the route in 2021 where she lowered off before reaching the top.

References

[1] https://www.8a.nu/news/annie-sanders-17-does-pure-imagination-8c%2B-clzwl