The Gift | 8c Multi-pitch at Ratikon

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Quick Info

Grade 8c
Type Sport route
Pitches 7
Crag Ratikon
History
First ascent Alex Luger (Aug 2015)
Recorded repeats 2

Quick Info

Grade 8c
Type Sport route
Pitches 7
Crag Ratikon
History
First ascent Alex Luger (Aug 2015)
Recorded repeats 2
7 pitches.

So named because the first four pitches were established by Pio Jutz, but after being unable to make progress on the upper section he gifted the line to Alex Luger.

Contributors
34 contributions since 4th September 2024.
4 contributions since 13th May 2026.

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Ascents

3 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/alex-luger-unwraps-the-gift-on-drusenfluh-in-ratikon.html
With Barbara Zangerl.

References

[1] https://gripped.com/news/zangerl-and-larcher-climb-350-metre-5-14b/
With Jacopo Larcher. First female ascent.

As I managed to grab this hold, completely pumped, I was overwhelmed with the greatest feeling of happiness that day. It was still thrilling to climb up to the anchor, knowing there were still two challenging pitches left. But anyway, I knew I had a good chance to send it that day.

I love this kind of tension in climbing—those moments where everything has to be perfect, where you have to be 100% focused and just fight your way through. [2]

References

[1] https://gripped.com/news/zangerl-and-larcher-climb-350-metre-5-14b/

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/C_h6cDEMBuW/