Alexander and Thomas Huber free the Zodiac
huber兄弟自由攀了Zodiac
It was no secret: the Huber brothers had their eyes and hearts set on El Capitan's Zodiac. And after working the route intensively earlier this summer (and setting a record speed ascent) Alex und Thomas Huber have now finally freed Yoemite's mythical 16 pitch route.
一点也不奇怪:huber兄弟青睐El Capitan的 Zodiac。在今年夏天的早些时候他们努力尝试这条线路后(创了一项速度攀纪录)。他们兄弟终于这次自由攀完成了这条谜一般的16段线路。
First climbed in 1972 by Chris Porter and graded A2 5.7, the Huber's topped out on 9 October after three days on the wall. Although the grade is still unknown, it is most probably in the upper 5.13 range.
这条线路被Chris Porter于1972年首攀,并定级为A2 5.7,这次huber兄弟经过3天在岩壁上的奋斗,于10月9日登顶了。虽然级别仍然未知,但极可能是在很难的5.13级别
In freeing the Zodiac the Huber's have, yet again added their name to Yosemite's history books. Other significant free ascents include:
他们兄弟在约塞美地其他重要的自由攀成绩:
Salathe Wall 5.13b (1995)
Freerider 5.13a (1998)
El Nino 5.13c (1998)
Golden Gate 5.13b (2000)
El Corazon 5.13b (2001)