Slon (the Elephant) 

Za Uchem means behind the ear. That says it all, the only obvious route on the whole boulder... As soon as I saw the guide book, I knew I had to climb this thing. The book photo makes it look like a nice hand crack. And at only 7 meters should be a quick easy solo. Upon witnessing this beast in person I quickly realized I was in for a battle. The ear starts as a flared slot with a hand crack in the back and quickly widens into an offwidth then squeeze chimney. Luckily there is a chockstone...[more]   Browse More Classics in International