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title: "Interview: Franco Cookson’s ‘But Nothing Is Lost’ (E12) Is One of the World’s Hardest Trad Routes"
url: "https://climbingbrowser.com/news/979"
date: "2026-05-23"
source: "Climbing Magazine"
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# Interview: Franco Cookson’s ‘But Nothing Is Lost’ (E12) Is One of the World’s Hardest Trad Routes

- **Source:** Climbing Magazine
- **Original story:** https://www.climbing.com/news/the-full-story-of-the-worlds-scariest-trad-route/

## Summary

Franco Cookson's ascent of 'But Nothing Is Lost,' graded E12, has been recognized as one of the hardest trad routes globally. This climb is a testament to his skills and the challenges faced in traditional climbing.


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