Babsi and Sprengstoff (9a): the hardest so far!
Located near Babsi’s home in Bludenz, Austria, Lorüns is a sport climbing crag that’s home to decades’ old historical routes. This past year, Babsi committed herself to making the second ascent of the crag’s hardest route: Sprengstoff. Her goal was to push her climbing, but also use her ascent to drive awareness about the crag’s impending threat. Follow Babsi as she commits to the fight of Sprengstoff.
Built for BD Athlete Babsi Zangerl—a climber who sends it no matter whether she’s on the Nose of El Cap or run-out above a Z4 in the Dolomites, the Black Diamond 9.2 Dry is a true all-arounder that can handle any weather. Featuring a dry treated core and sheath that protects it from the inside out against moisture and a 1X1 weave construction to lengthen the ropes’ lifespan and make it more abrasion-resistant, the 9.2 is certified for use as single rope. With its svelte diameter, triple dash middle marker that’s easy to see for an added margin of safety and a handling that knots easily and feeds smoothly through your belay device, the BD 9.2 is built for pushing your limits on stone.
