[xcskier56]

“Experienced climber”? Magnus in his prime was one of the best climbers in the world, could have probably out-climbed Hanold at his best. Not just an experienced climber.

That being said, it’s a really interesting look into the mental side of doing scary things bc it’s really a very easy climb for magnus

[pcthrowaway]

I don't mean to downplay Magnus's achievements but wasn't he really more of a gym/comp climber? It's kind of a different sport. I don't think Magnus was ever as good on rock as Alex

edit: I'm wrong, Midtbo apparently climbed a 5.15b. I think Alex's hardest climb was 5.13d, but he also primarily pushes the limits on trad, so it's still not a straight comparison. For context, the hardest trad climb ever done is 5.14d which is 3 grades away from the hardest sport climb ever confirmed (5.15c)

[missingrib]

Magnus was and is a much stronger/better climber than Alex. Alex has climbed 5.14d, but Magnus has climbed 5.15a/b. Magnus has even onsighted 5.14c.