The Art Of Solo, Matt Bush

Art of Solo captures Matt Bush as he free solos Paarl Mountain, one of the worlds largest granite domes in South Africa. The impressive formation is comparable to Australias Ayers Rock in majesty. Matt sets his sights on soloing the committing, Casualties of War The route was opened in 2004 and has seen few ascents. It follows the most prominent line up the rock. Matt says, It may only be graded but grades are often not a true measure of difficulty for soloing. There are many other variables to factor in. Ive soloed overhanging routes at repeatedly but this route feels much harder. The movement style is delicate, onbalance and very technical. The margin for error is small. Sometimes the hands and feet are pressed into tiny quartzite crystals. The first crux revolves around two apposing gastons, setting the feet up high and reaching far to a good hold. Its a dynamic move. The final crux involves a long reach off a layback with both feet smearing on marginal holds. It