Legrand and Hirayama to tour America
The two-month 'Pig Brothers Tour' of America by François Legrand and Yuji Hirayama gets underway to climb the hardest routes in the States
By now 'The big' and 'Luigi' are counting the days before they depart for America on their 'Pig Brothers Tour' across some of the hardest crags and routes in the States. Yes, were talking about François 'The Big' Legrand and Yuji 'Luigi' Hirayama, undisputed sports climbing champions both in the competition circuit and outdoors, who are now heading to the U.S to live out what must be every climbers dream on the road. Fueled by a sane friendship, desire to perform and have fun.![]() But they also plan to do some hard bouldering in places such as Yosemites Camp 4, Little Cotton Wood Canyon and Joes Valley. The two hope to climb some of the hardest routes on offer, including Necessary Evil (5.14c/8c+) V.R.G, Just Do It (5.14c /8c+) at Smith Rocks and Kryptonite 5.14d/9a at The Fortress, as well as Yosemite classics such as Rons Crack 5.14b. ![]() Well know soon. In the meantime, whilst awaiting their return to the competition circuit, we wish them a great trip and fantastic climbing! | ![]() Smith Rocks (Bend - Oregon) Photo PlanetMountain.com Sponsor 'Pig Brothers Tour' by François Legrand and Yuji Hirayama The North Face U.S.A The North Face Europe, The North Face Japan Beal Oakley U.S.A Powerbar U.S.A Nissan Japan |
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