description La Planta de Shiva Overview
La Planta de Shiva is a highly regarded 5.15a sport climbing route located in the limestone caves of Rodellar, Spain. It was notably first ascended by Spanish climber Ramón Julián Puigblanqué in 2011. The route is famous for its intense, sustained overhangs and demanding tufa features that require complex body positioning. It is considered a major objective for professional climbers pushing the boundaries of difficult sport climbing.
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Who actually made the first ascent of La Planta de Shiva?
Adam Ondra made the first free ascent at Villanueva del Rosario in April 2011 and proposed 9b, or 5.15b. Ramón Julián Puigblanqué is not credited with the route's first ascent.
How long is La Planta de Shiva?
The route is about 45 metres long and was originally equipped by local climbers as two pitches. Ondra linked the full line into a single sustained sport pitch for the first ascent.
Who made the first repeat of La Planta de Shiva?
Jakob Schubert completed the first repeat in 2016. The ascent confirmed the route as one of Spain's major 9b test pieces.
Who was the first woman to climb La Planta de Shiva?
Angela Eiter redpointed it in October 2017, becoming the first woman to climb a route graded 9b. Later repeaters have included Jonathan Siegrist, Jorge Diaz-Rullo, Jonatan Flor, and Anak Verhoeven.
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