On 21st August, Belgian climber Chloé Graftiaux fell to her death while descending the normal route of the Aiguille Noire de Peuterey, after climbing the South Ridge.
Chloé’s sudden passing has been a shocking and painful one. Shocking that her win in the IFSC Boulder WC in Vail and Sheffield was so recent. Painful that for someone who had a whole life of climbing ahead, her passing is too early.
My encounter with Chloe may be few and brief but I remember her for her beautiful, bright smile whenever she topped a boulder.
My condolences to the family of Chloe Graftiaux.
Here's another look at Chloe's podium topping performance at Vail and Sheffield WC and her interview before Munich WC.
