At just 23 years of age, young French climber Soline Kentzel completed a rope-solo ascent of the Nose on El Capitan. Over and above her physical prowess, Soline redefines women’s high-level performance by highlighting her quest for confidence and autonomy. She talks to us about this technically, physically and mentally demanding experience, which marked a decisive stage in her career.
« I can’t believe I climbed this huge, steep mountain all by myself “, says Soline Kentzel. The french young climber continued her prowess on the mythical El Capitan cliff by completing a rope solo ascent of the Nose, in three and a half days.
This wasn’t her first time on El Capitan, as in 2022 she completed the Golden Gate route (1000 m, 8a) at just 21 years of age and 6 years of climbing. She also climbed the famous trad route Le Voyage (8b+) in Annot last summer.