(Photo/The Spot Boulder) When The Spot — now known as The Spot Boulder, part of a chain of four Colorado gyms — opened in 2002, it was one of the first. Aleksandra Miroslaw of Poland broke her own Speed world record with a time of 6. Sometimes it's very focussed on climbing, sometimes climbing barely comes up. It’s nestled in Fionnay, Switzerland, amid other. 1. What was harder, Alphane (V17) or Burden of Dreams (V17)? Would Will have sent BoD this trip without the replica? 👇Listen to the interview to find out!👇Raboutou is the first climber in the world to climb two V17’s. It was the last time anyone has climbed. This is the fourth and fifth established V17 in the world next to Nalle Hukkataival’s Burden of Dreams, Daniel Woods’ Return of the Sleepwalker, and Simon Lorenzi’s Soudain Seul. Will Bosi, 23, from Edinburgh, has claimed the third ascent of Alphane in Ticino, Switzerland. Arjan de Kock. The V17 climber puts down one of his oldest projects. Shawn Raboutou Does First Ascent of “Alphane” (V17) Delaney Miller. “Alphane” is the world’s third V17/9A boulder problem, according to American boulderer Shawn Raboutou. In late 2022, Simon Lorenzi made the fourth ascent of Alphane V17 in Fionnay, Switzerland. Photo by Patty Kline. Aiden Roberts talked about this difference on a recent. British climber, Will Bosi, continues his jaw-dropping year of hard bouldering sends with his ascent of Ephyra V16. First climbed in Spring 2022, Alphane has already seen four ascents (by Shawn Raboutou, Aidan Roberts, Will Bosi, and Simon Lorenzi), which makes it the. What an incredible journey! Thanks a lot for the support 🙏🏼 I’ll comment more soon 😁. EP 184: Nic. Will Bosi update, Brits in Spain, and Coley 8C . There are about five V17s established in the world, with most of them awaiting second ascents and grade confirmations. Watch Will Bosi Climb Alphane (V17) and Chat About His Training Interview: How Ben Hanna Became the Athlete He Wanted to Be Bubble Wrap: Woods' FA of Gym ProblemAlphane (V17) 2nd Ascent - Is Burden of Dreams Next? | Lattice Newsletter, October 2022 Lattice Training sent this email to their subscribers on October 28, 2022 . 2-3 nights a week, I hangdog at the gym, maybe take some whippers, do a little flailing, and then drink beer. Cet hiver, le grimpeur Franco-Américain Shawn Raboutou a sorti pas un, mais deux V17, rien de moins! Dans le premier cas c’est Alphane (V17) en Suisse et dans le second c’est Megatron (V17) au Colorado. This route might well have the best claim to V17 of recent proposals. The Spot Boulder, Boulder, Colo. . The problem was established by Shawn Raboutou in Spring 2022 and was given the proposed grade of V17, making it at the time. We talked about training for his trip to Switzerland to try Alphane V15/13/10 - Dai Koyamada from Japan has done the second ascent of The Story of Two Worlds, likely one of the hardest boulder problems in the world. There are certainly climbers that have done more V17 boulders if that is the benchmark of "strongest". Will has confirmed the grade at 9A/V17. Although its grade has seen lots of speculation, due to the problem so far. This seventeen-move masterpiece had been a futuristic project for several top climbers for quite a while until young crusher Shawn Raboutou made the first ascent in 2022. Two V17 climbers are in Finland projecting Burden of Dreams V17 (9A). 8K. American climber Shawn Raboutou made a historic first ascent of Alphane (V17), in Chironico, Switzerland, back in April. Shawn's ascent of Alphane is the first proposed 9a in Switz. Watch on. Dans la vidéo mise-en-line il y a deux. Aidan Roberts has repeated Alphane (Font 9A) at Chironico, in Ticino, Switzerland. Shawn sent Alphane in April 2022 (but didn’t announce it until August 2022) after 25 sessions spanning over a few months. Climbers Ski Baffin’s Epic Polar Star Couloir Gripped November 16, 2023. EP 185: Mattias Braach-Maksvytis — All Things Dynos, Why Boulderers Should Train Their Legs, and How to Enjoy Your Climbing. "The Nutcracker" explores the mental challenges of solo climbing and the tactics Cornell used to help him send the route. Expand user menu Open settings menu Open settings menuEP 142: Aidan Roberts — Training for Alphane V17, the Power of Replicas, and Embracing Your Style 1 Nov 2022 · The Nugget Climbing Podcast. Read the full story here, and watch his ascent in the video above. The latter took him three days of effort. Alphane has become the most repeated V17 boulder in the world. A traversing line of heinous crimps and pinches, the problem was established by Czech climber Jana Švecová in June this year. V17 is still a very ephemeral grade, as half of the four proposed V17 problems in the world have seen only one ascent, and a third, Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane, seems a likely contender for a downgrade. Eastern time, Shawn Raboutou reported the first ascent of “Alphane,” V17, in Fionnay, Switzerland. It took Coley three years of effort over 26 sessions to send the problem. . Shawn Raboutou is absolutely on fire right now. Notable Ascents. The screws had 3 inches of thread each so thats 654lbs i think it will hold for a while before that force deteriorates to my body weight. EP 169: Scott Johnston — A. Hoping around 6' tall. In 2021, he made the first ascent of King Capella (9b/5. Alphane 9A/V17 | Will Bosi. Photo by Boone Speed. 20th August, 2022. “In terms of a grade, I personally felt that Honey Badger (V16) was more of a. Bosi is one of only two climbers in the world to climb two V17’s. But Drew is certainly building one of the most impressive bases of 14s, 15s, and 16s while also studying for an engineering degree. Shawn on Megatron V17 – Photo from Shawn Raboutou’s Instagram. ”. That’s simply because the route has been known about and attempted for years. On Wednesday, April 12, Will Bosi claimed the second ascent of Nalle Hukkataival’s Burden of Dream, V17, calling it a huge step up from any other problem he’s done. He established Soudain Seul V17 in Fontainebleau in 2021 and then repeated Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane V17 in 2022. Filmed in January 2023 over a three-week bouldering trip in Hueco Tanks, Texas, the 45-minute film features an all-women crew of strong double-digit Canadian and American boulderers. . Alphane was the world's 4th 9A after Nalle Hukkataival's Burden of Dreams, Daniel Woods' Return of the Sleepwalker and Simon Lorenzi's Soudain Seul. Follow-Up: Aidan Roberts — Sending Alphane, Training for V18 Projects, and Listener Q&A. Last month, he threw down three hard problems. He first spotted this line in the early 2000s but abandoned it, as V15 was then the hardest established grade. World's Third V17? Shawn Raboutou. Shawn was asked about it and basically said that while he's not really keeping it secret, he just doesn't like to blab about his ascents. At the forefront of this movement are a group of elite athletes. Coaching can be use periodically or weekly, for technique, strength, tactics and reframing. We caught up with Aidan to chat about it. It was the culmination of a three month journey. While in the U. British climber Will Bosi has made the second repeat of Alphane (f9A), proposed to be the world's fourth Font 9A boulder. Dreamtime V15. After American climber Sean Raboutou, 24, publicly announced his send of Alphane V17 in August, rumours swirled that he had actually sent another V17 as well. The latter took him. Video escalada: Alphane V17, el cuarto 9a de boulder propuesto por Shawn Raboutou. It happened. Snippets are a new way to share audio!I've seen a few places disregard Soudain Seul as a possible 9A, stating Alphane as the 3rd (after BOD and ROTSW). 11) at Traprock in Connecticut. Bosi sent the V17 boulder problem while working with Aidan Roberts, who accomplished the route’s first. Both are currently graded V17 (9A). If “Alphane” and “Megatron” are both confirmed at V17, Shawn would be the first person to have sent two V17 / 9A routes. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. In 2022, he repeated Adam Ondra’s Move 5. Roberts has been on a tear over the past year, with a repeat of Alphane V17, the first ascent of Isles of Wonder SS V16 (below) and a recent first ascent of a V15 – read more about it here. Will Bosi, 23, from Edinburgh has claimed the third ascent of Alphane in Ticino, Switzerland. We talked about training for his trip to Switzerland to try Alphane V1The cherry on top came over the last few weeks, during which Kiersch had the best bouldering trip of her life, in Magic Wood, Switzerland. New V17’s have been established in the meantime, including Daniel Woods’ Return of the Sleepwalker and Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane. In December, he redpointed V15 and flashed V13/14 in a single day. He eventually put those rumours to bed with the announcement of his first ascent of the longstanding Megatron project in Colorado’s. The problem was put up last year by American climber Shawn Raboutou but it. Last month, he threw down three hard problems in Germany in a single session—a V14 flash, a V14 redpoint, and a V11 flash. ’s first two V16’s: Superpowers and Isles of Wonder Low. Back in Indian Creek feeling so strong and happy! (Excuse Station, 5. He has graduate degrees in chemistry and physics and is currently. Alphane, V17 Alphane is located in Ticino, Switzerland and was originally climbed by American Shawn Raboutou in August 2022. The. The world's third V17 boulder problem has now seen two repeats since Shawn Raboutou first established the line in August 2022. Alphane V17 (9A) (Shaw Raboutou doing the FA, and the Mellow crew) Sessions: Kingdom Wall (Aidan doing the FA of a V15/8C) Aidan Roberts Crushing in Colorado. Rumoured to have been climbed long before this recent announcement, Raboutou continues to show himself as a leader in outdoor boulder development. In 2021, Daniel Woods made the first ascent of Return of the Sleepwalker and graded it V17 – watch his send here. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. As though this wouldn’t be enough to make it on the list, Shawn also made the first ascent of The Story of Three World’s V16, climbing it. . Since Hukkataival ascent, several other V17s have been claimed. If confirmed, it will become the fourth 9A in the world alongside Nalle Hukkataival's Burden of Dreams, Daniel Woods' Return of the Sleepwalker and. Whereas Alphane is known to be very skin friendly, allowing for longer sessions. Dans la vidéo mise-en-line il y a deux. In 2021, Daniel Woods made the first ascent of Return of the Sleepwalker and graded it V17 – watch his send here. instead of projecting Alphane or Megatron, then it seems pretty likely he would have a similar “résumé. He hit the deck and sustained minor injury to his feet, hips and back. “With a handful of existing 8c+ [V16] boulders in the world, proposing 9a [V17] is the logical step. In 2022 alone, Bosi has climbed ten V14’s, twelve V15’s, two V16’s, and one V17. Shawn Raboutou is the only boulderer in the world right now with 2 9A/V17 ascents under his belt. He established Soudain Seul V17 in Fontainebleau in 2021 and then repeated Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane V17 in 2022. Shawn Raboutou had a big year with the first ascents of two V17 problems. The world’s third V17 boulder problem now has a second graduate, with the young Brit calling his send an ‘amazing experience. Aidan Roberts is a 23-year-old from the UK, who has emerged as one of the strongest boulderers in the world. Born into a family of climbers, Shawn has been honing his skills since he was a kid, making him one of the best boulderers in the world currently with two V17s up his sleeve. Welcome to a podcast about performance climbing, self-improvement, and being a human being. Instead, he FAd Alphane Moon (V11). “Alphane” is the world’s third V17/9A boulder problem, according to American boulderer Shawn Raboutou. ) that every. The idea of a V17 seemed almost unfathomable at the time. The route, first climbed by Chris Sharma in April 2011, is the young German’s hardest redpoint yet. Dive into an in-depth conversation covering topics including Will’s experience with replica training, the impact of climbing Alphane (V17/9A) on his performance, and his thoughts on live streaming his climbing efforts. . The Erbesfield-Raboutou family is the climbing equivalent of The Incredibles. Yes, V17 is currently the hardest boulder grade. ’s Peak District. It’s pretty long for a boulder so there’s a lot of moves and. Back in October 2022, he spent a session working the moves of Alphane V17 with Shawn Raboutou. my guess is the beastmaker has more rounded edges so it needs to be a bit deeper then seeing that the smallest here is 15mm. Or maybe it is just that Alphane offers more days of reliable conditions, vs. On April 6, 2022, Shawn Raboutou made the First Ascent of a V16 boulder named ‘ Alphane ‘. The world’s third V17 boulder problem now has a second graduate, with the young Brit calling his send an “amazing. "I personally felt that 'Honey Badger' (V16) was more of a challenge for me. EP 166: Will Bosi — Sending ‘Burden of Dreams’ V17, Dream Projects,. It's. The second video, Bosi and his coach, Lattice founder Tom Randall, sit down to chat about Will Bosi's training development and present tactics. Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade; Shawn Raboutou: Boulder (Worked) 6th Apr 2022 9A First ascent. Will previously climbed Shawn’s Alphane (9A/V17) in Chironico, Switzerland in November 2022. 15b’s of his own in Italy, The Lonely. Burden of Dreams has not seen a second ascent. This year however, she took quite a slump and barely made three. Will is now one of just three climbers in the world who have climbed two. After trying but before sending Burden of Dreams V17, Bosi told Climbing in an interview, “ [Terranova] is for sure still the hardest boulder I’ve tried. “Having achieved the first ascent of Burden of Dreams marks a new level in my climbing,” Hukkataival wrote on his Instagram. 15c] with his FA of King Capella in Siurana, Spain. ’s first two of the grade: Superpowers and Isles of Wonder Sit. 15b) in Margalef, Spain, on the last day of 2015. Hallgasson EP 142: Aidan Roberts — Training For Alphane V17, The Power Of Replicas, And Embracing Your Style és még 236 epizódot ettől: The Nugget Climbing Podcast, ingyen! Nem szükséges regisztráció vagy telepítés. Bosi claimed the. 205 votes, 51 comments. Sean Bailey has climbed multiple V15 and V16 boulder problems including Box Therapy V16 in Rocky Mountain National Park and The Grand. Read the full story here, and watch his ascent in the video above. In a normal climbing session you’ll only need to desperately yank yourself back into place on your hardest projects of the day, while the rest of your session is more controlled. Becoming the first 9A/V17 in Switzerland and only the third in the world, Alphane is the latest and greatest example of Rabatou's talents, clearing defining him as one of the very best bouldererA 70m is enough with the stretch. With Send of ‘Alphane,’ Aidan Roberts Nabs First-Ever V17 Repeat. Nichols made the first ascent on aid in September 1975. For example if alphane was easier than burden, then it's a decision to be made if both are v17, or are they v16&17 or v17&18. He currently sits at the top of 8a. Shawn Raboutou has been taking the climbing world by storm in recent years, defying gravity with his superhuman strength. As previously mentioned, Burden of Dreams is the groundbreaking climb that made V17 bouldering a reality. Aidan Roberts, 21, has made the first repeat of Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane V17 at Chironico, Switzerland. He had an incredible 2022 season, establishing V16’s F*ck the System and Story of 3 Worlds, and V17’s Alphane and Megatron. EP 177: Tiba Vroom — Confronting Fear of Failure, Being the 8, and Taking Responsibility for Your Life. In October, Bosi repeated Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane V17. Located in a remote foothills of the Caucasus Mountains, not far from Mount Elbrus, the area. This was shortly after his send of Alphane. Follow-Up: Hazel Findlay — Top 3 Performance Hacks (Teaser). Burden of Dreams is a five-move crimp line on an 45-degree overhanging face that resembles board climbing. Países. In October, Bosi also repeated Alphane V17. Some climbers like to focus on “building their pyramid. Ghisolfi makes progress on individual. According to Bosi, Terranova has “some of the worst crimps and pinches [he’s] used,” which says a lot for someone who repeated both Burden of Dreams V17 and Alphane V17. The problem links a V15 start into the V14 Tron, a stand start version of the problem first put up by Woods in 2017. V17/9A is currently the hardest boulder grade in the world. This article originally appeared on Climbing. Raboutou claimed the first ascent of “Megatron,” V17, his most recent mega-hard Colorado project. S. He has climbed four 5. . They're effectively a Free-to-Play option. Bolts would be better but maybe overkill. In 2022 alone, he climbed eleven V14’s, twelve V15’s, two V16’s, and one V17. In 2022 he established not one but two V17s, with the first ascents of Alphane and Megatron. In the opening scene he. It’s a powerful problem on a big boulder at the edge of a field in Val Bavona, Switzerland. K. which has sp. A few. Watch the fourth ascent of Alphane, which was first climbed in spring 2022 by Shawn Raboutou. Will Bosi has released a film that documents his send of Alphane V17, as well as ascents of Forgotten Gem V15 and Vecchio Flash V13. Aanmelden of installeren is niet nodig. We talked about training for his trip to Switzerland to try Alphane V17, differences among top boulderers, how Aidan developed his climbing style, addressing finger weaknesses, training using replicas, his goal-setting philosophy, plans to train for Burden of Dreams V17, considering our environmental impact as climbers, and much more. Different experience working these types of problems. In a press release sent out earlier today, Will said: 'A. Bosi is now off in Finland working the real thing. The Nugget Climbing Podcast dizisinden EP 142: Aidan Roberts — Training For Alphane V17, The Power Of Replicas, And Embracing Your Style bölümünü ve 208 bölümü ücretsiz dinle! Üyelik veya indirme gerekmez. In October, Bosi also repeated Alphane V17. The story of Simon Lorenzi on Alphane 9A/V17. Now, his sights are firmly set on what is considered the hardest boulder problem in the world - Burden of Dreams (V17/9A). . Aidan Roberts is a 23-year-old from the UK, who has emerged as one of the strongest boulderers in the world. Esucha EP 142: Aidan Roberts — Training For Alphane V17, The Power Of Replicas, And Embracing Your Style y 247 más episodios de The Nugget Climbing Podcast, gratis! No es necesario registrarse ni instalar. EP 173: Louis Parkinson — How to Break Down Dynamic. 10/7/11 - Another ascent of Dai Koyamada's The Wheel of Life in the Hollow Mountain Cave, Grampians, Australia, has flown under the radar for about a week. I think this shows the strength of modern boulderers and the rarity of V17 rock. Roberts, 24, has accumulated an impressive list of hard bouldering ticks. But Drew is certainly building one of the most impressive bases of 14s, 15s, and 16s while also studying for an engineering degree. Download the app . Listen to the full episode 👉 you can check out our library of 150+ interviews with the biggest names. Alphane had two quick repeats, full story here. Before today, that number was only two. Aidan Roberts and Sam Prior host this climbing-themed podcast that kind of goes where it goes. If you are not familiar with. His success on the project has been a badly kept secret in the climbing world and rumours were circulating as soon as he reported his. In December, he redpointed V15 and flashed V13/14 in a single day. Aidan Roberts and Shawn Raboutou are two of the best climbers who have managed to climb one of the hardest boulders in the world, Alphane V17. Since the pandemic, he’s made the transition from World Cups to outdoor climbing, and has systematically been sending some of the world’s. 15d), DNA (5. The 24-year-old has confirmed the grade as 9A/V17. com - Will Bosi has released a film that documents his send of Alphane V17, as well as ascents of Forgotten Gem V15 and Vecchio Flash V13. BOB GAINES, 49 AND A LIFER at Joshua Tree, has authored 500- plus Cali climbs. Alphane breaks down into a V14 followed by a V15, or just nine really hard moves in a row, says Raboutou. On the Careless Talk Climbing Podcast, which Roberts co-hosts with Sam Prior (and which I find delightful), Roberts has spoken about his progress on the Alphane Right project, which he considers harder than the V17 left exit, and the ultra-crimpy Midnight Project —but only on the podcast’s Patreon page have we really gotten a glimpse of. com. . The boulder sits left of Alphane Moon, a classic V11, and was discovered by climber Dave. Young, Strong, and Pushing Grades: A Deeper Look at 13-Year-Old Mishka Ishi’s Ascent of Byaku-dou (V15) Hannah Gartner. Alphane is a beautiful granite boulder in Chironico, Switzerland, first climbed by Shawn Raboutou in April 2022. In 2022 alone, he climbed eleven V14s, 12 V15s two V16s, and one V17. Originally graded 5. In 2022 alone, Bosi climbed eleven V14’s, twelve V15’s, two V16’s, and one V17. We caught up with Aidan to chat about it. This is just two athletes though. This weekend Ryohei Kameyama, from Japan, made the second ascent of No Kpote Only in Fontainebleau, France. Bosi sent the V17 boulder problem while working with Aidan Roberts, who. If The Big Island Assis is indeed V17, it will be only the second boulder in the world of the grade. After his recent success in Switzerland on Alphane (V17/9A), Aidan Roberts has not wasted any time in getting to work on his next challenge. Pictures and analysis included. Last month, he threw down three hard problems in Germany in a single session—a V14 flash, a V14 redpoint, and a V11 flash. BranYip • 10 mo. After repelling numerous suitors since Hukkataival’s FA in October 2016—including Daniel Woods, Shawn Raboutou, Aidan Roberts, Giuliano Cameroni, and Toru. Check out this exclusive interview with the man with the strongest fingers in the business! Nice one Will!He believes the grade is lower-end V16, harder than his recent send of Forgotten Gem V15 but easier than Honey Badger V16 or Alphane V17. Follow-Up: Steve Bechtel — Active Recovery: Everything You Need to Know (Teaser). The problem was established by Shawn Raboutou in Spring 2022 and was given the proposed grade of V17,. Watch on. m. Having announced two V17 FAs in the span of three months, Shawn cemented his position as the world’s top boulderer. He’s named the line, which is located on the back side of the graffiti-covered Rocher Brûlé boulder, No Kpote Only. In total, she put down 16 double digit boulders, two of which were V14. Alphane has become the most repeated V17 boulder in the world (excluding Soudain Seul and No Kpote Only since grades are disputed). It’s OK to Love Yourself If You Don’t Climb 5. 1. Shawn Raboutou is an extremely strong boulderer from the USA. Though unverified by Climbing, rumors circulate that Raboutou has also sent the Megatron project, in Colorado, another presumed V17. Gripped December 16, 2022. “Everyone still thinks of me as only a lead climber. “Usually, when I go out with fellow guides or. Stephano Ghisolfi Tries Alphane V17 In new video, Ghisolfi meets up with Shawn Raboutou to attempt the moves on one of the hardest problems in the world. Will Bosi, 23, from Edinburgh, has claimed the third ascent of Alphane in Ticino, Switzerland. It was the last time anyone has climbed the hard problem, and a new film featuring Lorenzi’s send was just released by. . 15d (9c) by Alex Megos, Ghisolfi downgraded Bibliographie to 5. Once fall hit, went back to Alphane with fresh motivation, fitness, and good temps. After Alphane V17, he sent Megatron V17, in Coloardo’s Eldorado Canyon. 1M+ downloads. On April 6, 2022, Shawn Raboutou made the First Ascent of a V16 boulder named ‘ Alphane ‘. Alexander Megos ended the year in style by redpointing First Round, First Minute (9b/5. In the first, we get some fun send footage from Bosi’s fall 2022 Swiss trip, in which he climbed Alphane (V17) and Forgotten Gem (V15), and flashed the ultra-classic Vecchio Leone (V13). Repeated just a few weeks ago byDiscover something new every day from News, Sports, Finance, Entertainment and more!I don’t visualize trying hard per se. In October, Bosi also repeated Alphane V17. This afternoon, Raboutou. He is one of only a handful of climbers to send 9b. In 2022 he established not one but two V17s, with the first ascents of Alphane and Megatron. He had an incredible 2022 season, establishing V16’s F*ck the System and Story of 3 Worlds, and V17’s Alphane and Megatron. A post shared by Giuliano Cameroni (@giuliano_cameroni) Raboutou and Roberts on V16’s . Last Wednesday, Allison Vest finished off a nemesis project in Joe's Valley: Pagan Poetry Low (V13). The V-scale is the most widely used scale in North America. In December, he redpointed V15 and flashed V13/14 in a single day. Nico Pelorson, has taken a break from projecting Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane (V17) to climb Guiliano Cameroni’s Squalo Bianco (V14) and Dave Graham’s elusive classic From Dirt Grows the Flowers (V15). converted to rounded metric with description in case any other non UK person is interested: (#1) - 1. The only other suggested V17 is Nalle Hukkataival’s 2016 problem Burden of Dreams, located in the forests of Finland. com. Simon Lorenzi has repeated Alphane. On July 14 Mat Wright made the first ascent of Magical Thinking, a hard and terribly runout single pitch at Pavey Ark, in the U. Jimmy Chin, renowned climber, skier, mountaineer, and photographer, describes his admiration for the diverse landscapes of Grand Teton National Park. Both problems have only one ascent. Will Bosi claims the third ascent of Alphane. In 2022 alone, Bosi climbed eleven V14’s, twelve V15’s, two V16’s, and one V17. Or maybe Shawn and Aiden working together sped up their process (vs Nalle and Daniel trying their projects alone). Categories: News Tags. The World’s Current Hardest Boulder Problem. This week's video is the much anticipated, feature length film from Mellow showcasing Shawn Rabatou's epic new line, Alphane. Video of Simon Lorenzi Sending Alphane V17 Just Dropped Gripped November 17, 2023. If Alphane is confirmed to be Font 9A, Will's ascent will make him just the 8th person to have climbed the grade. "One of the best long-form interview podcasts in the outdoor space. This route might well have the best claim to V17 of recent proposals. People have to come into agreement on how much harder v17 should be in comparison to v16. EP 167: Alex Honnold — Epic Solos That Nobody Heard About, Near Misses, and Sh*tting His Pants While Free Soloing. Since Hukkataival ascent, several other V17s have been claimed. Will Bosi’s has made the first ascent of Wild South V15 at Raven Tor in U. Ouça EP 142: Aidan Roberts — Training For Alphane V17, The Power Of Replicas, And Embracing Your Style e 233 episódios mais de The Nugget Climbing Podcast, de graça! Sem a necessidade de instalar ou se inscrever Climbing Gold — Hot Henry. Then sent within about a week or so. Aidan trying Isles of Wonder Sit V16 (8C+) The Lappnor Project (Burden of Dreams V17 FA by Nalle) Training for 9A/V17 Boulder - Aidan Roberts Board Climbing (Wedge video) Alphane 9A/V17, Forgotten Gem 8C/V15 and Vecchio flash 8B/V13 Sam Pratt filmInstagram - to my sponsors:adidas five. Écoutez EP 142: Aidan Roberts — Training For Alphane V17, The Power Of Replicas, And Embracing Your Style et 237 plus d'épisodes de The Nugget Climbing Podcast. He was the first to repeat Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane V17, and he’s put up several V16 first ascents, including the U. Gripped June 4, 2023 Will Bosi has released a film that documents his send of Alphane V17, as well as ascents of Forgotten Gem V15 and Vecchio Flash V13. After Spending 10 days on the replica in the Lattice Training Center, and 3 weeks projecting in Lappnor Finland, Will Bosi sent Burden of Dreams on April. 15b, and put up two 5. Alphane saw its fourth ascent on the 15th of December 2022 by Simon Lorenzi after spending a few sessions on it throughout the year. Aidan Roberts is a 23-year-old from the UK, who has emerged as one of the strongest boulderers in the world. . 20th August, 2022. Raboutou himself disclosed nothing about the climb in the post — other than the name and. Working it alongside Raboutou were Daniel Woods and Jimmy Webb. Natalie Berry UKC. Earlier this month, Bosi threw down three hard problems in Germany in a single session—a V14 flash, a V14 redpoint, and a V11 flash. Sign in. Simon Lorenzi is one of the best boulderers in the world. Dreams was the first proposed V17 after the Finnish climber took the problem down in September 2016, following over 4,000 attempts and six seasons. Raised with the state’s minimalist ethic, Gaines knows well the challenges of bolting and, running his guide service ( verticaladventures. 1. (#2) - 0. ’s first two V16’s: Superpowers and Isles of Wonder Low. There are certainly climbers that have done more V17 boulders if that is the benchmark of "strongest". K. Alphane was established by Shawn Raboutou earlier this year. 4. If “Alphane” and “Megatron” are both confirmed at V17, Shawn would be the first person to have sent two V17 / 9A routes. Alphane had two quick repeats, full story here. IMO this is NOT an indication of the grade as there's so few V17's and even V16's for choose from that it shouldn't be ridiculous that when a more approachable line is put up (approach, conditions, hold quality etc. Last month, he threw down three hard problems in Germany in a single session—a V14 flash, a V14 redpoint, and a V11 flash. com. Bosi has wracked up a mind-boggling ticklist over the past year, including three V14s flashes, the first ascent of Honey Badger (V16), and the third ascent of Shawn Raboutou's Alphane (V17). I was wondering if anyone has done this or has any advice on designs. In 2022 alone, he climbed eleven V14s, 12 V15s two V16s, and one V17. This is not the first time Ghisolfi has tried a V17 boulder problem. aw sheet here we go againYou voted, you get it. It features Roberts making the first ascents of Out of Shadows (v13), Back for Seconds. , Ghisolfi also spent a day working the moves on the now famous Burden of Dreams V17 replica with Bosi. On November 19, 2022, Shawn Raboutou made the First Ascent of a V16 boulder named ‘ Megatron ‘. In a stoke-filled Instagram post, Roberts described a joyful process for ticking off “ Alphane ,” established by Shawn Raboutou in Fionnay, Switzerland, in August. Not a rumor anymore, Jimmy confirmed that Shawn has 2 V17 FAs at global climbing day, during the premiere of this video. The problem was first established by Orrin Coley in March 2023. But Bosi’s skill set isn’t just restricted to wrestling. Although it is open-ended, the range of the scale so far is V0 - V17, meaning that the most difficult bouldering surface climbed so far was rated V17. " - Climbing MagazineHe was the first to repeat Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane V17, and he’s put up numerous V16 first ascents, including the U. It was created by John "Vermin" Sherman at the Hueco Tanks State Historic Site in the 1990's. On February 26, 63-year-old Ken Nichols made his 10,000th ascent of the traditional route Dol Guldur (5. Share. Below that, it really depends if there is a compelling story behind the ascent. If confirmed, it will become the fourth 9A in the world alongside Nalle Hukkataival's Burden of Dreams, Daniel Woods' Return of the. Aidan Roberts and Will Bosi quickly retrod Raboutou’s tracks on “Alphane,” his last V17 FA — which he posted in August. . ℗© 2023 Hestal. It's not that some hard climb is a v17 or isn't.