ONE TRY.
That’s all it took for Babsi Zangerl to send the 3,000-foot
Free Rider (VI 5.13a) on El Capitan.
Free Rider (VI 5.13a) on El Capitan.
Setting off on a ground up attempt this past November, Babsi and her partner Jacopo spent three days battling polished slabs, offwidths, and cryptic sequences on their historic bid. In the end, Babsi topped out as the first person to flash El Cap.
But that’s just the “black and white” outcome of those fateful three days. What truly transpired was captured on film and tells a much deeper story—one of love, partnership, and character.
This is the real story of Babsi and Jacopo’s epic ascent, laid bare for all to see.
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Perch Double Portaledge
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MORE FROM BABSI AND JACOPO
Q&A: Babsi and Jacopo Send Magic Line
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Babsi in the Red
Three 5.14’s in three weeks at America’s premier sport climbing area.
Le Voyage with Babsi Zangerl
Rack up and go for a journey with Babsi Zangerl as she attempts one of the hardest trad routes in France.
Babsi and Jacopo send Zodiac (5.13D) on El Cap
BD Athletes Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher went to battle on one of El Cap’s most formidable free routes. With some of the hardest climbing in the Valley crammed into 16-pitches, the Zodiac (5.13d) had only seen two previous ascents until Babsi and Jacopo showed up. Check out this new BD film documenting the duo’s epic send.
Raw Sends: Babsi on the fourth ascent of Meltdown (5.14C)
Watch the uncut of BD athlete Babsi Zangerl sending the iconic Yosemite trad testpiece.
Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher claim 2nd ascent of Magic Mushroom
BD Athletes Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher on their historic ascent on El Cap.
Be Brave. Be Bold. Be Committed. Be Babsi.
Black Diamond Athlete Babsi Zangerl is committed. From making the first female ascent of Europe’s hardest traditional crack climb to free.
Black Diamond Presents: Babsi and Jacopo at home
For Babsi and Jacopo, who spend much of their lives on the road, the last year was a time to reconnect with their roots. We all have a place we call home. This is theirs.
