description The Bow Overview
The Bow is a celebrated rock climbing route known for its distinct, athletic crux sequence and high-quality stone within a major international climbing area.
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Where is the climbing route The Bow?
The well-known sport route called The Bow is at the Padaro crag above Arco, Italy. It was first climbed by Italian sport climber Stefano Ghisolfi in July 2020. [Planetmountain's route report](https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/stefano-ghisolfi-takes-the-bow-new-9a-plus-padaro-arco.html) identifies the location and first ascent.
What grade is The Bow?
Ghisolfi proposed a grade of 9a+, also written 5.15a in the Yosemite Decimal System. It is a high-end sport climb, not a beginner route or a bouldering problem.
What makes the crux of The Bow difficult?
The crux is a roughly 25-move sequence with no rest and a demanding traverse between underclings. The route's name refers to Ghisolfi having to bow downward during the traverse toward Omen Nomen.
Which existing routes make up The Bow?
It is a linkup that starts on Fine di un'epoca, graded 8b, and then moves into the final part of Omen Nomen, graded 9a. Both existing lines are at the Padaro and Arco climbing area.
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