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- Unendliche Geschichte 1+2+3 (8c, First Ropeless Ascent), Magic Wood, Switzerland
- Forgotten Gem (8c, First Ascent), Chironico, Switzerland
- Peace Corps (8c, First Ascent), Val Bavona, Switzerland
- Roadkill (8c), Val Bavona, Switzerland
- Dreamtime (8c), Cresciano, Switzerland
- The Elder Statesman (9a), Frankenjura, Germany
I started climbing before I could even walk. I grew up in a family of climbers and started this path in my parents' climbing gym.
I took part in my first youth competition at the age of ten. At the age of 15, I became German Youth Champion, and a year later I competed in my first Lead World Cup. But I soon focused on bouldering and reached the semi-finals in 2018, which was my best result in a World Cup. Despite these successes, my climbing journey was not without its challenges. I battled numerous injuries, which taught me valuable lessons about perseverance and resilience. Ultimately, in 2023, I made the difficult decision to focus solely on outdoor bouldering and move away from competition climbing.
This transition marks a new chapter in my climbing journey, where the untouched beauty of outdoor bouldering takes center stage as I continue to grow and explore the limitless possibilities of the sport.
Sierra Shorts - "My everyday shorts!"
- Kim Marschner
Climber
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Bouldering Essentials
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