We got in touch with Babsi shortly after her ascent to ask about how the flash ascent came about, why she wore three shoes during the Monster Offwidth, and which moments had her feeling the pressure:
Laura Pineau has made the first female ascent of Wet Lycra Nightmare (F8b/5.13d) in Yosemite National Park, USA.
https://www.climber.co.uk/news/laura-pineau-with-first-female-ascent-of-wet-lycra-nightmare-f8b-5-13d/
The accomplished all-round climber made the first female ascent earlier in 2025
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This was Hamish McArthur's second V17 second ascent this season
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