World record ascent? Footlocking the Eiffel Tower

[Tom Dunlap]

This begs sooo many questions!

French woman breaks world rope climbing record with Eiffel Tower climb

Anouk Garnier climbed 110 metres to second floor in 18 minutes to raise money for cancer support

www.theguardian.com

 

[Stelzer]

Article states she only began rope climbing 2 years ago, which makes it all the more impressive. That said, after footlocking 80' up my Fir for the last 4 days, (to practice), I couldn't imagine another 280' after that. I'd have to stop for the night around 180' and rent a motel.