Bain de Sang | 9a Sport route at Saint-Loup

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References

[1] On The Edge Issue 105, page 45

References

[1] On The Edge Issue 67, page 8

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2001/11/fred_rouhling_does_bain_de_sang_f9a-1824

With this ascent Josune became the first woman to climb 9a.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2003/03/bain_de_sang_f9a_gets_7th_ascent_-_action_directe_is_harder-7591

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[1] Email correspondence, December 2025

Bain was a dream route for me as a historical tick - it's up there with the likes of Action Directe, Hubble, Om, Mutation, Northern Lights etc. These are the kind of sport routes which inspire me the most. I'm not one for getting excited when I top routes out but have to say this one definitely gave me a 'c'mon yes!' moment. Next... It is time for home and work! [2]

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv8oUzjBuiT/

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2019/04/bain_de_sang_9a_by_ryan_pasquill-71911

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xojZr21FSRs

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCC56QQ7Zog

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/C3IhIm6t63P/?img_index=1