Mono

	Country	Contributions	Between	Climbers	Crags	Climbs	Ascents
1	United Kingdom	11173	22nd May 2025 – 19th September 2026	116	13	586	1083
2	France	3430	22nd May 2025 – 29th August 2026	32	13	172	326
3	USA	1774	30th July 2025 – 20th September 2026	26	56	167	88
4	Japan	1478	19th July 2025 – 14th August 2026	14	25	107	73
5	Spain	319	31st July 2025 – 14th August 2026	3	9	35	13
6	Switzerland	229	31st July 2025 – 9th August 2026	2	5	21	15
7	New Zealand	216	19th August 2025 – 14th August 2026	1	1	17	13
8	Canada	170	10th September 2025 – 14th August 2026	1	9	25	3
9	Italy	166	12th August 2025 – 16th August 2026	2	7	19	7
10	Germany	151	8th November 2025 – 6th August 2026	4	6	10	5

	Date	Time	User	Type	Name	Attribute
6281	20th March 2026	09:47:39 UTC	Mono	climb	Le Dernier Fléau	See Also
Before `None` After `5569`
6282	20th March 2026	09:46:34 UTC	Mono	climb	Le Dernier Fléau	notes
Before `None` After `Sit start as for [Fatman (assis)](/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)), climb up through the roof, traversing right to join [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise), and finish directly.` Diff `--- before +++ after @@ -1 +1 @@ - +Sit start as for [Fatman (assis)](/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)), climb up through the roof, traversing right to join [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise), and finish directly.`
6283	20th March 2026	09:46:34 UTC	Mono	climb	Le Dernier Fléau	notes_pretty
Before `None` After `<p>Sit start as for <a href="/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fatman (assis)</a>, climb up through the roof, traversing right to join <a href="/climb/2510/gourmandise" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gourmandise</a>, and finish directly.</p>`
6284	20th March 2026	09:41:56 UTC	Mono	climber	Christophe Bichet	notes
Before `### References [1] [https://twitter.com/chrisbichet](https://twitter.com/chrisbichet)` After `The Nugget Climbing Podcast, 12 April 2021: >Christophe Bichet is a world-class rock climber and a motivational speaker. He was born with a rare blood disorder called Fanconi Anemia and is also a cancer survivor. (2) ### References [1] [https://twitter.com/chrisbichet](https://twitter.com/chrisbichet) [2] [https://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/christophe-bichet](https://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/christophe-bichet)` Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1,3 +1,9 @@ +The Nugget Climbing Podcast, 12 April 2021: + +>Christophe Bichet is a world-class rock climber and a motivational speaker. He was born with a rare blood disorder called Fanconi Anemia and is also a cancer survivor. (2) + ### References -[1] [https://twitter.com/chrisbichet](https://twitter.com/chrisbichet) +[1] [https://twitter.com/chrisbichet](https://twitter.com/chrisbichet) + +[2] [https://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/christophe-bichet](https://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/christophe-bichet)
6285	20th March 2026	09:41:56 UTC	Mono	climber	Christophe Bichet	notes_pretty
Before `<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisbichet">https://twitter.com/chrisbichet</a></p>` After <p>The Nugget Climbing Podcast, 12 April 2021:</p> <blockquote> <p>Christophe Bichet is a world-class rock climber and a motivational speaker. He was born with a rare blood disorder called Fanconi Anemia and is also a cancer survivor. (2)</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisbichet" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/chrisbichet</a></p> <p>[2] <a href="https://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/christophe-bichet" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/christophe-bichet</a></p>
6286	20th March 2026	09:39:36 UTC	Mono	climber	Christophe Bichet	Podcast
Before `None` After `https://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/christophe-bichet`
6287	20th March 2026	09:37:48 UTC	Mono	ascent	Philippe Le Denmat's ascent of Enigma	ascent_dt_end
Before `1992-12-31` After `1993-01-01`
6288	20th March 2026	09:36:24 UTC	Mono	climb	Fatman	notes_pretty
Before <p>One of the first 8Bs in <a href="/list/31/fontainebleau" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fontainebleau</a> alongside <a href="/climb/3259/enigma" rel="noopener noreferrer">Enigma</a>. In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1] </p> <p>The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by <a href="/climb/2510/gourmandise" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gourmandise</a> (8B), taking a line a little to the right.</p> <p>Fatman is graded 8A+ on bleau.info and in <a href="/climber/1088/philippe-le-denmat" rel="noopener noreferrer">Philippe Le Denmat</a>'s guide 'Cent ans d'escalade au Cuvier Rempart', but 8B in the 7+8 guide.</p> <p>Prior to the vandalism <a href="/climber/526/fred-nicole" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fred Nicole</a> climbed a <a href="/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)" rel="noopener noreferrer">sitstart</a>, rated 8B. </p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442</a></p> <blockquote> <p>Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable.</p> <p>The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog.</p> <p>After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not.</p> <p>This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local <a href="/climber/642/jacky-godoffe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jacky Godoffe</a>. It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough."</p> <p>Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man."</p> <p>Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.</p> <p>-- Baptiste Briand</p> </blockquote> After <p>One of the first problems in <a href="/list/31/fontainebleau" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fontainebleau</a>, to be given 8B, alongside <a href="/climb/3259/enigma" rel="noopener noreferrer">Enigma</a>. In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off holds with a hammer. [1] </p> <p>The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by <a href="/climb/2510/gourmandise" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gourmandise</a> (8B), taking a line a little to the right.</p> <p>Fatman is graded 8A+ on bleau.info and in <a href="/climber/1088/philippe-le-denmat" rel="noopener noreferrer">Philippe Le Denmat</a>'s guide 'Cent ans d'escalade au Cuvier Rempart', but 8B in the 7+8 guide.</p> <p>Prior to the vandalism, <a href="/climber/526/fred-nicole" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fred Nicole</a> climbed a <a href="/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)" rel="noopener noreferrer">sitstart</a>, rating it 8B/+. </p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442</a></p> <blockquote> <p>Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable.</p> <p>The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog.</p> <p>After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not.</p> <p>This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local <a href="/climber/642/jacky-godoffe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jacky Godoffe</a>. It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough."</p> <p>Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man."</p> <p>Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.</p> <p>-- Baptiste Briand</p> </blockquote>
6289	20th March 2026	09:36:24 UTC	Mono	climb	Fatman	notes
Before One of the first 8Bs in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau) alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1] The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right. Fatman is graded 8A+ on bleau.info and in [Philippe Le Denmat](/climber/1088/philippe-le-denmat)'s guide 'Cent ans d'escalade au Cuvier Rempart', but 8B in the 7+8 guide. Prior to the vandalism [Fred Nicole](/climber/526/fred-nicole) climbed a [sitstart](/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)), rated 8B. ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442](https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442) > Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable. > The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog. > After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not. > This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local [Jacky Godoffe](/climber/642/jacky-godoffe). It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough." > Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man." > Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment. > -- Baptiste Briand After One of the first problems in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau), to be given 8B, alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off holds with a hammer. [1] The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right. Fatman is graded 8A+ on bleau.info and in [Philippe Le Denmat](/climber/1088/philippe-le-denmat)'s guide 'Cent ans d'escalade au Cuvier Rempart', but 8B in the 7+8 guide. Prior to the vandalism, [Fred Nicole](/climber/526/fred-nicole) climbed a [sitstart](/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)), rating it 8B/+. ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442](https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442) > Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable. > The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog. > After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not. > This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local [Jacky Godoffe](/climber/642/jacky-godoffe). It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough." > Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man." > Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment. > -- Baptiste Briand Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ -One of the first 8Bs in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau) alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1] +One of the first problems in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau), to be given 8B, alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off holds with a hammer. [1] The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right. Fatman is graded 8A+ on bleau.info and in [Philippe Le Denmat](/climber/1088/philippe-le-denmat)'s guide 'Cent ans d'escalade au Cuvier Rempart', but 8B in the 7+8 guide. -Prior to the vandalism [Fred Nicole](/climber/526/fred-nicole) climbed a [sitstart](/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)), rated 8B. +Prior to the vandalism, [Fred Nicole](/climber/526/fred-nicole) climbed a [sitstart](/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)), rating it 8B/+. ### References
6290	20th March 2026	09:32:01 UTC	Mono	climb	Fatman	grade_id
Before `39` After `38`
6291	20th March 2026	09:32:01 UTC	Mono	climb	Fatman	grade
Before `8B` After `8A+`
6292	20th March 2026	09:31:49 UTC	Mono	climb	Gourmandise	See Also
Before `None` After `2509`
6293	20th March 2026	09:31:39 UTC	Mono	climb	Gourmandise	See Also
Before `None` After `5140`
6294	20th March 2026	09:30:53 UTC	Mono	climb	Gourmandise	See Also
Before `None` After `792`
6295	20th March 2026	09:30:36 UTC	Mono	climb	Gourmandise	notes
Before `None` After `Right of [Fatman](/climb/792/fatman) (8A+), start standing at the back of the roof with the first underclings on the right. Traverse along the lip of the roof and finish via the left arête. Often started from a move in at 8A+: [Gourmandise Raccourci](/climb/5140/gourmandise-raccourci). The climb has become the popular solution to the roof, since [Fatman](/climb/792/fatman) was vandalised.` Diff `--- before +++ after @@ -1 +1,5 @@ - +Right of [Fatman](/climb/792/fatman) (8A+), start standing at the back of the roof with the first underclings on the right. Traverse along the lip of the roof and finish via the left arête. + +Often started from a move in at 8A+: [Gourmandise Raccourci](/climb/5140/gourmandise-raccourci). + +The climb has become the popular solution to the roof, since [Fatman](/climb/792/fatman) was vandalised.`
6296	20th March 2026	09:30:36 UTC	Mono	climb	Gourmandise	notes_pretty
Before `None` After <p>Right of <a href="/climb/792/fatman" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fatman</a> (8A+), start standing at the back of the roof with the first underclings on the right. Traverse along the lip of the roof and finish via the left arête.</p> <p>Often started from a move in at 8A+: <a href="/climb/5140/gourmandise-raccourci" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gourmandise Raccourci</a>.</p> <p>The climb has become the popular solution to the roof, since <a href="/climb/792/fatman" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fatman</a> was vandalised. </p>
6297	20th March 2026	09:27:41 UTC	Mono	climb	Fatman	notes_pretty
Before <p>One of the first 8Bs in <a href="/list/31/fontainebleau" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fontainebleau</a> alongside <a href="/climb/3259/enigma" rel="noopener noreferrer">Enigma</a>. In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1]</p> <p>The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by <a href="/climb/2510/gourmandise" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gourmandise</a> (8B), taking a line a little to the right.</p> <p>Currently graded 8A+ on bleau.info, but 8B in the 7+8 guide.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442</a></p> <blockquote> <p>Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable.</p> <p>The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog.</p> <p>After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not.</p> <p>This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local <a href="/climber/642/jacky-godoffe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jacky Godoffe</a>. It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough."</p> <p>Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man."</p> <p>Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.</p> <p>-- Baptiste Briand</p> </blockquote> After <p>One of the first 8Bs in <a href="/list/31/fontainebleau" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fontainebleau</a> alongside <a href="/climb/3259/enigma" rel="noopener noreferrer">Enigma</a>. In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1] </p> <p>The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by <a href="/climb/2510/gourmandise" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gourmandise</a> (8B), taking a line a little to the right.</p> <p>Fatman is graded 8A+ on bleau.info and in <a href="/climber/1088/philippe-le-denmat" rel="noopener noreferrer">Philippe Le Denmat</a>'s guide 'Cent ans d'escalade au Cuvier Rempart', but 8B in the 7+8 guide.</p> <p>Prior to the vandalism <a href="/climber/526/fred-nicole" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fred Nicole</a> climbed a <a href="/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)" rel="noopener noreferrer">sitstart</a>, rated 8B. </p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442</a></p> <blockquote> <p>Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable.</p> <p>The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog.</p> <p>After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not.</p> <p>This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local <a href="/climber/642/jacky-godoffe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jacky Godoffe</a>. It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough."</p> <p>Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man."</p> <p>Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.</p> <p>-- Baptiste Briand</p> </blockquote>
6298	20th March 2026	09:27:41 UTC	Mono	climb	Fatman	notes
Before One of the first 8Bs in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau) alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1] The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right. Currently graded 8A+ on bleau.info, but 8B in the 7+8 guide. ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442](https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442) > Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable. > The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog. > After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not. > This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local [Jacky Godoffe](/climber/642/jacky-godoffe). It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough." > Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man." > Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment. > -- Baptiste Briand After One of the first 8Bs in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau) alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1] The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right. Fatman is graded 8A+ on bleau.info and in [Philippe Le Denmat](/climber/1088/philippe-le-denmat)'s guide 'Cent ans d'escalade au Cuvier Rempart', but 8B in the 7+8 guide. Prior to the vandalism [Fred Nicole](/climber/526/fred-nicole) climbed a [sitstart](/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)), rated 8B. ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442](https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442) > Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable. > The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog. > After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not. > This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local [Jacky Godoffe](/climber/642/jacky-godoffe). It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough." > Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man." > Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment. > -- Baptiste Briand Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1,8 +1,10 @@ -One of the first 8Bs in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau) alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1] +One of the first 8Bs in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau) alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1] The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right. -Currently graded 8A+ on bleau.info, but 8B in the 7+8 guide. +Fatman is graded 8A+ on bleau.info and in [Philippe Le Denmat](/climber/1088/philippe-le-denmat)'s guide 'Cent ans d'escalade au Cuvier Rempart', but 8B in the 7+8 guide. + +Prior to the vandalism [Fred Nicole](/climber/526/fred-nicole) climbed a [sitstart](/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)), rated 8B. ### References
6299	20th March 2026	09:23:23 UTC	Mono	climb	Fatman	notes_pretty
Before <p>One of the first 8Bs in <a href="/list/31/fontainebleau" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fontainebleau</a> alongside <a href="/climb/3259/enigma" rel="noopener noreferrer">Enigma</a>. In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1]</p> <p>The problem took a left-hand line through the roof. Since the vandalism, it has been superseded by <a href="/climb/2510/gourmandise" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gourmandise</a> (8B), taking a line a little to the right.</p> <p>Currently graded 8A+ on bleau.info, but 8B in the 7+8 guide.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442</a></p> <blockquote> <p>Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable.</p> <p>The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog.</p> <p>After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not.</p> <p>This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local <a href="/climber/642/jacky-godoffe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jacky Godoffe</a>. It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough."</p> <p>Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man."</p> <p>Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.</p> <p>-- Baptiste Briand</p> </blockquote> After <p>One of the first 8Bs in <a href="/list/31/fontainebleau" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fontainebleau</a> alongside <a href="/climb/3259/enigma" rel="noopener noreferrer">Enigma</a>. In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1]</p> <p>The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by <a href="/climb/2510/gourmandise" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gourmandise</a> (8B), taking a line a little to the right.</p> <p>Currently graded 8A+ on bleau.info, but 8B in the 7+8 guide.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442</a></p> <blockquote> <p>Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable.</p> <p>The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog.</p> <p>After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not.</p> <p>This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local <a href="/climber/642/jacky-godoffe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jacky Godoffe</a>. It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough."</p> <p>Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man."</p> <p>Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.</p> <p>-- Baptiste Briand</p> </blockquote>
6300	20th March 2026	09:23:23 UTC	Mono	climb	Fatman	notes
Before One of the first 8Bs in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau) alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1] The problem took a left-hand line through the roof. Since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right. Currently graded 8A+ on bleau.info, but 8B in the 7+8 guide. ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442](https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442) > Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable. > The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog. > After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not. > This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local [Jacky Godoffe](/climber/642/jacky-godoffe). It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough." > Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man." > Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment. > -- Baptiste Briand After One of the first 8Bs in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau) alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1] The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right. Currently graded 8A+ on bleau.info, but 8B in the 7+8 guide. ### References [1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442](https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442) > Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable. > The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog. > After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not. > This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local [Jacky Godoffe](/climber/642/jacky-godoffe). It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough." > Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man." > Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment. > -- Baptiste Briand Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ One of the first 8Bs in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau) alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1] -The problem took a left-hand line through the roof. Since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right. +The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right. Currently graded 8A+ on bleau.info, but 8B in the 7+8 guide.

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<p>Sit start as for <a href="/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fatman (assis)</a>, climb up through the roof, traversing right to join <a href="/climb/2510/gourmandise" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gourmandise</a>, and finish directly.</p>

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### References

[1] [https://twitter.com/chrisbichet](https://twitter.com/chrisbichet)

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The Nugget Climbing Podcast, 12 April 2021:

>Christophe Bichet is a world-class rock climber and a motivational speaker. He was born with a rare blood disorder called Fanconi Anemia and is also a cancer survivor. (2)

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[1] [https://twitter.com/chrisbichet](https://twitter.com/chrisbichet)

[2] [https://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/christophe-bichet](https://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/christophe-bichet)

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+>Christophe Bichet is a world-class rock climber and a motivational speaker. He was born with a rare blood disorder called Fanconi Anemia and is also a cancer survivor. (2)

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+[2] [https://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/christophe-bichet](https://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/christophe-bichet)

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<p>Christophe Bichet is a world-class rock climber and a motivational speaker. He was born with a rare blood disorder called Fanconi Anemia and is also a cancer survivor. (2)</p>
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<p>[1] <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisbichet" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/chrisbichet</a></p>
<p>[2] <a href="https://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/christophe-bichet" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/christophe-bichet</a></p>

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Before

<p>One of the first 8Bs in <a href="/list/31/fontainebleau" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fontainebleau</a> alongside <a href="/climb/3259/enigma" rel="noopener noreferrer">Enigma</a>. In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1] </p>
<p>The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by <a href="/climb/2510/gourmandise" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gourmandise</a> (8B), taking a line a little to the right.</p>
<p>Fatman is graded 8A+ on bleau.info and in <a href="/climber/1088/philippe-le-denmat" rel="noopener noreferrer">Philippe Le Denmat</a>'s guide 'Cent ans d'escalade au Cuvier Rempart', but 8B in the 7+8 guide.</p>
<p>Prior to the vandalism <a href="/climber/526/fred-nicole" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fred Nicole</a> climbed a <a href="/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)" rel="noopener noreferrer">sitstart</a>, rated 8B. </p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable.</p>
<p>The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog.</p>
<p>After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not.</p>
<p>This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local <a href="/climber/642/jacky-godoffe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jacky Godoffe</a>. It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough."</p>
<p>Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man."</p>
<p>Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.</p>
<p>-- Baptiste Briand</p>
</blockquote>

After

<p>One of the first problems in <a href="/list/31/fontainebleau" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fontainebleau</a>, to be given 8B, alongside <a href="/climb/3259/enigma" rel="noopener noreferrer">Enigma</a>. In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off holds with a hammer. [1] </p>
<p>The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by <a href="/climb/2510/gourmandise" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gourmandise</a> (8B), taking a line a little to the right.</p>
<p>Fatman is graded 8A+ on bleau.info and in <a href="/climber/1088/philippe-le-denmat" rel="noopener noreferrer">Philippe Le Denmat</a>'s guide 'Cent ans d'escalade au Cuvier Rempart', but 8B in the 7+8 guide.</p>
<p>Prior to the vandalism, <a href="/climber/526/fred-nicole" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fred Nicole</a> climbed a <a href="/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)" rel="noopener noreferrer">sitstart</a>, rating it 8B/+. </p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable.</p>
<p>The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog.</p>
<p>After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not.</p>
<p>This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local <a href="/climber/642/jacky-godoffe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jacky Godoffe</a>. It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough."</p>
<p>Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man."</p>
<p>Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.</p>
<p>-- Baptiste Briand</p>
</blockquote>

Before

One of the first 8Bs in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau) alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1] 

The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right.

Fatman is graded 8A+ on bleau.info and in [Philippe Le Denmat](/climber/1088/philippe-le-denmat)'s guide 'Cent ans d'escalade au Cuvier Rempart', but 8B in the 7+8 guide.

Prior to the vandalism [Fred Nicole](/climber/526/fred-nicole) climbed a [sitstart](/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)), rated 8B. 

### References

[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442](https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442)

> Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable.

> The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog.

> After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not.

> This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local [Jacky Godoffe](/climber/642/jacky-godoffe). It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough."

> Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man."

> Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.

> -- Baptiste Briand

After

One of the first problems in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau), to be given 8B, alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off holds with a hammer. [1] 

The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right.

Fatman is graded 8A+ on bleau.info and in [Philippe Le Denmat](/climber/1088/philippe-le-denmat)'s guide 'Cent ans d'escalade au Cuvier Rempart', but 8B in the 7+8 guide.

Prior to the vandalism, [Fred Nicole](/climber/526/fred-nicole) climbed a [sitstart](/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)), rating it 8B/+. 

### References

[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442](https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442)

> Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable.

> The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog.

> After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not.

> This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local [Jacky Godoffe](/climber/642/jacky-godoffe). It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough."

> Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man."

> Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.

> -- Baptiste Briand

Diff

--- before

+++ after

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@

-One of the first 8Bs in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau) alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1] 

+One of the first problems in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau), to be given 8B, alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off holds with a hammer. [1] 

 

 The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right.

 

 Fatman is graded 8A+ on bleau.info and in [Philippe Le Denmat](/climber/1088/philippe-le-denmat)'s guide 'Cent ans d'escalade au Cuvier Rempart', but 8B in the 7+8 guide.

 

-Prior to the vandalism [Fred Nicole](/climber/526/fred-nicole) climbed a [sitstart](/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)), rated 8B. 

+Prior to the vandalism, [Fred Nicole](/climber/526/fred-nicole) climbed a [sitstart](/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)), rating it 8B/+. 

 

 ### References

Before

39

After

38

Before

8B

After

8A+

Before

None

After

2509

Before

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5140

Before

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792

Before

None

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Right of [Fatman](/climb/792/fatman) (8A+), start standing at the back of the roof with the first underclings on the right. Traverse along the lip of the roof and finish via the left arête.

Often started from a move in at 8A+: [Gourmandise Raccourci](/climb/5140/gourmandise-raccourci).

The climb has become the popular solution to the roof, since [Fatman](/climb/792/fatman) was vandalised.

Diff

--- before

+++ after

@@ -1 +1,5 @@

-
+Right of [Fatman](/climb/792/fatman) (8A+), start standing at the back of the roof with the first underclings on the right. Traverse along the lip of the roof and finish via the left arête.

+

+Often started from a move in at 8A+: [Gourmandise Raccourci](/climb/5140/gourmandise-raccourci).

+

+The climb has become the popular solution to the roof, since [Fatman](/climb/792/fatman) was vandalised.

Before

None

After

<p>Right of <a href="/climb/792/fatman" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fatman</a> (8A+), start standing at the back of the roof with the first underclings on the right. Traverse along the lip of the roof and finish via the left arête.</p>
<p>Often started from a move in at 8A+: <a href="/climb/5140/gourmandise-raccourci" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gourmandise Raccourci</a>.</p>
<p>The climb has become the popular solution to the roof, since <a href="/climb/792/fatman" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fatman</a> was vandalised. </p>

Before

<p>One of the first 8Bs in <a href="/list/31/fontainebleau" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fontainebleau</a> alongside <a href="/climb/3259/enigma" rel="noopener noreferrer">Enigma</a>. In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1]</p>
<p>The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by <a href="/climb/2510/gourmandise" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gourmandise</a> (8B), taking a line a little to the right.</p>
<p>Currently graded 8A+ on bleau.info, but 8B in the 7+8 guide.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable.</p>
<p>The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog.</p>
<p>After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not.</p>
<p>This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local <a href="/climber/642/jacky-godoffe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jacky Godoffe</a>. It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough."</p>
<p>Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man."</p>
<p>Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.</p>
<p>-- Baptiste Briand</p>
</blockquote>

After

<p>One of the first 8Bs in <a href="/list/31/fontainebleau" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fontainebleau</a> alongside <a href="/climb/3259/enigma" rel="noopener noreferrer">Enigma</a>. In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1] </p>
<p>The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by <a href="/climb/2510/gourmandise" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gourmandise</a> (8B), taking a line a little to the right.</p>
<p>Fatman is graded 8A+ on bleau.info and in <a href="/climber/1088/philippe-le-denmat" rel="noopener noreferrer">Philippe Le Denmat</a>'s guide 'Cent ans d'escalade au Cuvier Rempart', but 8B in the 7+8 guide.</p>
<p>Prior to the vandalism <a href="/climber/526/fred-nicole" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fred Nicole</a> climbed a <a href="/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)" rel="noopener noreferrer">sitstart</a>, rated 8B. </p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable.</p>
<p>The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog.</p>
<p>After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not.</p>
<p>This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local <a href="/climber/642/jacky-godoffe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jacky Godoffe</a>. It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough."</p>
<p>Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man."</p>
<p>Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.</p>
<p>-- Baptiste Briand</p>
</blockquote>

Before

One of the first 8Bs in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau) alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1]

The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right.

Currently graded 8A+ on bleau.info, but 8B in the 7+8 guide.

### References

[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442](https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442)

> Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable.

> The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog.

> After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not.

> This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local [Jacky Godoffe](/climber/642/jacky-godoffe). It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough."

> Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man."

> Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.

> -- Baptiste Briand

After

One of the first 8Bs in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau) alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1] 

The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right.

Fatman is graded 8A+ on bleau.info and in [Philippe Le Denmat](/climber/1088/philippe-le-denmat)'s guide 'Cent ans d'escalade au Cuvier Rempart', but 8B in the 7+8 guide.

Prior to the vandalism [Fred Nicole](/climber/526/fred-nicole) climbed a [sitstart](/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)), rated 8B. 

### References

[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442](https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442)

> Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable.

> The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog.

> After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not.

> This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local [Jacky Godoffe](/climber/642/jacky-godoffe). It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough."

> Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man."

> Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.

> -- Baptiste Briand

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+++ after

@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@

-One of the first 8Bs in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau) alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1]

+One of the first 8Bs in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau) alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1] 

 

 The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right.

 

-Currently graded 8A+ on bleau.info, but 8B in the 7+8 guide.

+Fatman is graded 8A+ on bleau.info and in [Philippe Le Denmat](/climber/1088/philippe-le-denmat)'s guide 'Cent ans d'escalade au Cuvier Rempart', but 8B in the 7+8 guide.

+

+Prior to the vandalism [Fred Nicole](/climber/526/fred-nicole) climbed a [sitstart](/climb/5569/fatman-(assis)), rated 8B. 

 

 ### References

Before

<p>One of the first 8Bs in <a href="/list/31/fontainebleau" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fontainebleau</a> alongside <a href="/climb/3259/enigma" rel="noopener noreferrer">Enigma</a>. In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1]</p>
<p>The problem took a left-hand line through the roof. Since the vandalism, it has been superseded by <a href="/climb/2510/gourmandise" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gourmandise</a> (8B), taking a line a little to the right.</p>
<p>Currently graded 8A+ on bleau.info, but 8B in the 7+8 guide.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable.</p>
<p>The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog.</p>
<p>After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not.</p>
<p>This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local <a href="/climber/642/jacky-godoffe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jacky Godoffe</a>. It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough."</p>
<p>Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man."</p>
<p>Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.</p>
<p>-- Baptiste Briand</p>
</blockquote>

After

<p>One of the first 8Bs in <a href="/list/31/fontainebleau" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fontainebleau</a> alongside <a href="/climb/3259/enigma" rel="noopener noreferrer">Enigma</a>. In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1]</p>
<p>The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by <a href="/climb/2510/gourmandise" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gourmandise</a> (8B), taking a line a little to the right.</p>
<p>Currently graded 8A+ on bleau.info, but 8B in the 7+8 guide.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>[1] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable.</p>
<p>The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog.</p>
<p>After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not.</p>
<p>This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local <a href="/climber/642/jacky-godoffe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jacky Godoffe</a>. It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough."</p>
<p>Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man."</p>
<p>Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.</p>
<p>-- Baptiste Briand</p>
</blockquote>

Before

One of the first 8Bs in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau) alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1]

The problem took a left-hand line through the roof. Since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right.

Currently graded 8A+ on bleau.info, but 8B in the 7+8 guide.

### References

[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442](https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442)

> Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable.

> The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog.

> After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not.

> This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local [Jacky Godoffe](/climber/642/jacky-godoffe). It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough."

> Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man."

> Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.

> -- Baptiste Briand

After

One of the first 8Bs in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau) alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1]

The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right.

Currently graded 8A+ on bleau.info, but 8B in the 7+8 guide.

### References

[1] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442](https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/karma_chipped_in_font-3742?v=1#x55442)

> Fontainebleau is in mourning. No one has died, but some of the area's best problems have been terribly vandalized. The action was deliberate and premeditated, targeting a handful of classics in two of the most popular areas. At Cuvier, holds have been hammered off Fatman, Antithèse, Infidèle, Carnage, and Boucherie. The extent of the damage varies. On Carnage and Boucherie only the first holds have been destroyed, but Fatman, the first 8b (V13) in the forest, has been almost completely obliterated -- only the first one-finger pocket remains. At Apremont two famous 7a's (V5s) have been attacked; Médaille en Chocolat and La Dalle du Dromadaire are now unclimbable.

> The vandal is known. Tragically, he is a keen Fontainebleau boulderer -- although his action did not stem from any incident in the forest. Described by acquaintances as psychologically fragile, "Luc" (at this time locals do not want release his full name for fear of reprisals) had worked for two years at a rock gym in nearby Melun. According to users of the gym, he felt he was being exploited and possibly underpaid, and allegedly started stealing holds and other items from the premises. When the gym owners confronted him, he became angry and threatened to "break everything in the forest." Later the owners filed a complaint with the police and Luc carried out his threat. The day after the complaint, Luc went to the boulders with a hammer. Several climbers witnessed his actions but were unable to intervene. Luc is a big man and was allegedly armed and trailed by a large dog.

> After the chipping, locals filed a complaint against Luc with the National Forest Office. Ironically, although damaging trees on public land in Fontainebleau would be a criminal act, damaging rocks is not.

> This is not the first time problems have been chipped or altered at Fontainebleau, but it is the most systematic act of vandalism. "Even if nobody has been killed, it is like a little bit of our history has died," says local [Jacky Godoffe](/climber/642/jacky-godoffe). It may be possible to recreate some of the destroyed holds, but many locals believe the damaged problems should not be fixed. "It would leave the rocks vulnerable to bad or inaccurate repairs," says Godoffe. "They have suffered enough."

> Godoffe believes the saddest part of the episode is "the despair of this man."

> Luc is now reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.

> -- Baptiste Briand

Diff

--- before

+++ after

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@

 One of the first 8Bs in [Fontainebleau](/list/31/fontainebleau) alongside [Enigma](/climb/3259/enigma). In 2001 a disgruntled local destroyed the problem by knocking off many of the holds with a hammer. [1]

 

-The problem took a left-hand line through the roof. Since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right.

+The problem took a left-hand line through the roof, starting on a mono in the middle. Unrepeated since the vandalism, it has been superseded by [Gourmandise](/climb/2510/gourmandise) (8B), taking a line a little to the right.

 

 Currently graded 8A+ on bleau.info, but 8B in the 7+8 guide.

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