DWS Mallorca

7c - Roger Schäli

Appropriately named Psycobloc - this is Deep Water Soloing (DWS) in Mallorca. At least the water here is warm! This is what you do when the Swiss summer gets unbearably hot - you leave the country.

Some would describe "Cove Del Diable" as being for the hardcore DWS super star, and they would probably be right. Twenty metre high cliffs and steep routes are a nightmare for some but a fantastic dream for others. The cove showcases an awesome overhanging wave of limestone covered in jugs, pockets and crimps.

To the right-hand side, looking inward from the sea, the walls become more vertical and turn into virtual slab climbs.

Although it is an intimidating environment the climbing is not as bad as it first appears.

Before long you may well find yourself tackling a juggy 6c or even a 7a+. The highlight for many is the awe-inspiring Superwoman 7a+ that combines every climbing style imaginable.

Photo shamelessly nicked from Roger's report ....