Where There is a Will: Eliana's First Ascent

October 30th, 2008 Newswire

Eliana Will made the first ascent of her new line she called "Eliana" on the Eliana Wall at the WonderWill bouldering cave in Chanhassen. She was hanging out in the garage with her dad when she walked up to the wall and started climbing- and she didn't stop until she got to the top! There are no pictures of this first ascent as her dad was too busy spotting her to get a camera out. Proportionately, it would be like an adult free climbing a 20' tall wall (the Eliana Wall is 7' tall and 4' wide.)

Since there are no photos of the first ascent, a second ascent is planned for the near future with a full photo and video crew to document the ascent.

Eliana's dad has had a permanent smile since his daughters first ascent. He said in a recent interview "I knew she could always do it, I just didn't think she would on-site the route as quickly as she did! My little girl has got skills, mad skills! I am so proud of her!"

Shortly after helping his daughter return to flat ground, Eliana's dad smiled and shed a single tear.

Stay tuned as more photos and videos are posted from the next historic ascent.