In October 2022, Alex Megos traveled to Montserrat as part of a film project with Ramon Julián Puigblanque (Ramonet) and Tenaya. The goal was simple: explore the area, climb together, and revisit some of the lines that define the region. Among them was Red Ram (9a+).
Ramonet made the first ascent of Red Ram in 2013, and until Alex visited Montserrat to try it with him, no one had managed a second ascent. Over the years, the route became something of a quiet legend in the area.
“Everything came together that day, and I was able to get the first repeat of Red Ram,” Alex later shared.
“Everything came together that day, and I was able to get the first repeat of Red Ram”
/ Alexander Megos
Before trying the route, Alex spent time with Ramonet and Oriol, studying the sequences and understanding the movement that defines the climb. Even with guidance, Red Ram quickly showed its character.
On one of his early attempts, a key hold broke, forcing a complete rethink of the beta.
The beta needed to be adjusted, and I had to dig deep.”
/ Alexander Megos