Chainsaw Charlie

Chainsaw Charlie. The name itself conjures images of raw power and relentless aggression, and the climb lives up to the hype. Grade 8/8+ in the Vienna Woods. This route is a true test piece of Austrian rock climbing, demanding both technical prowess and unwavering mental fortitude. The crux lies in a brutal sequence of powerful crimps, each hold feeling like it's been carved out by, well, a chainsaw. You're fighting against gravity, against the pump, and against the overwhelming urge to just let go. But then, a breakthrough. A small, but positive edge appears. You power through, lock it off, and reach for the next hold. The moves flow (relatively speaking) until the final, slightly less demanding, top-out. Standing on top, bathed in the sunlight filtering through the Vienna Woods, you feel a sense of accomplishment that only conquering Chainsaw Charlie can provide. A truly unforgettable climb.

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