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Babsi Zangerl
ClimberKnown for:
First person to flash a route on El Capitan (Freerider, 2024), National Geographic Adventurer of the Year 2019, best all-around female climber.
Sponsored by: Black Diamond, La Sportiva, Vibram, Friction Labs, Coros, Verival, Power Bar, Faza Brushes, Climbskin
Babsi Zangerl became the first person in history to flash a route on El Capitan (Freerider) in 2024. She has completed first female free ascents on El Capitan (El Nino, Zodiac, Magic Mushroom), the Eiger (Odyssee, 2018), and the Nameless Tower (Eternal Flame, 2022). She was among the first women to boulder at the 8B (V13) level with Pura Vida (graded 8A+/8B) in 2008. In 2025, she redpointed Bombardino at 9a+ (5.15a). She was named National Geographic Adventurer of the Year in 2019 and received the Paul Preuss Prize in 2025. She repeated Beth Rodden's Meltdown (5.14c) in 2023.
Babsi Zangerl's Gear List(6)
Black Diamond
Product description
Dry-treated single rope in a Barbara Zangerl signature colorway, 9.2mm diameter at 59g/m. Dry-treated core and sheath meeting UIAA Water Repellent standard. Rated for 9 UIAA falls with a 1x1 weave sheath construction. Available in 60m and 70m lengths.
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Signature all-round rope for sport, trad, big wall
Black Diamond
Product description
Lightweight three-season pant from 85% nylon and 15% elastane with PFAS-free DWR finish. Four-way stretch with articulated knees and gusseted inseam for technical terrain. Approximately 10 ounces. Suited for multi-day wall routes, alpine climbing, and backcountry approaches.
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Big wall climbing pants
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Last updated March 18, 2026
