Over the past twelve months, he has repeated Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane V17, Nalle Hukkataival’s Burden of Dreams V17, and Jimmy Webb’s Ephyra V16. Will Bosi, 23, from Edinburgh has claimed the third ascent of Alphane in Ticino, Switzerland. Climbing - Steven Potter. . . Only three V17 problems. Bosi sent the V17 boulder problem while working with Aidan Roberts, who. Loosely inspired by a few moves from Alphane. Pictures and analysis included. 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). In a stoke-filled Instagram post, Roberts described a joyful process for ticking off “ Alphane ,” established by Shawn Raboutou in Fionnay, Switzerland, in August. , Ghisolfi also spent a day working the moves on the now famous Burden of Dreams V17 replica with Bosi. A post shared by Aidan Roberts (@aidan. Since Hukkataival ascent, several other V17s have been claimed. mmeeplechase • 7 mo. Watch Will Bosi Climb Alphane (V17) and Chat About His Training Will Bosi has dropped the video of his send of Alphane—and Lattice has dropped a longer video about Bosi’s training history. 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. Nichols made the first ascent on aid in September 1975. It would be cool if Simon did go back and manage a reasonably swift repeat of Alphane. . The 24-year-old Brit needed only three days to FA Unison (V15), in Ticino, Switzerland. The world's third V17 boulder problem has now seen two repeats since Shawn Raboutou first established the line in August 2022. A friend of mine was climbing on 12/8 in Oklahoma when he fell onto 2 Omega Pacific Link Cams. a the Island Sit Start—a V16 or V17 in Fontainebleau, has done the fourth ascent of Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane, saying that the two problems feel similar in difficulty. In 2022 alone, he climbed eleven V14’s, twelve V15’s, two V16’s, and one V17. Or perhaps Alphane is low in the grade for V17 (still V17, but there's room in a grade for harder and easier problems). Video escalada: Alphane V17, el cuarto 9a de boulder propuesto por Shawn Raboutou. Alphane 9A/V17, Forgotten Gem 8C/V15 and Vecchio flash 8B/V13 Sam. (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. He had an incredible 2022 season, establishing V16’s F*ck the System and Story of 3 Worlds, and V17’s Alphane and Megatron. Raboutou is the first climber in the world to climb two V17’s. At V17, Megatron joins a very small list of other climbs at this top bouldering grade. He was the first to repeat Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane V17, and he’s put up several V16 first ascents, including the U. It was created by John "Vermin" Sherman at the Hueco Tanks State Historic Site in the 1990's. He has climbed four 5. Last month, he threw down three hard problems in Germany in a single session—a V14 flash, a V14 redpoint, and a V11 flash. I say "about five" because there are a couple of originally proposed V17s that have seen multiple ascents and now have some skepticism over the grades. Young, Strong, and Pushing Grades: A Deeper Look at 13-Year-Old Mishka Ishi’s Ascent of Byaku-dou (V15) Hannah Gartner. Shawn on Megatron V17 – Photo from Shawn Raboutou’s Instagram. This afternoon, Raboutou. For a 3-4 move V17, those guys might have to spend months before they even do each move individually. Gripped April 29, 2023. com ), is also keenly aware of the need for safe crags. Who will be the next to repeat this climb that was first repeated by Will Bosi in 2023. . ’. Everyone said the same thing about Dreamtime 22 years ago but it's still a benchmarkIn 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). Around 2 p. CWIF 2023, Bosi on Burden, and Hazelnutt Slab . . 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. A traversing line of heinous crimps and pinches, the problem was established by Czech climber Jana Švecová in June this year. Bosi sent the V17 boulder problem while working with Aidan Roberts, who accomplished the route’s first. "In total he spent 24 days working the problem and this is the longest Bosi has spent on a single boulder problem - by comparison, Alphane at Chironico in Switzerland took 12. K. Will has had his eyes on Alphane for some time, having shared videos on. Welcome to a podcast about performance climbing, self-improvement, and being a human being. Yet. 11/1/10 - The Travel Channel has picked up groundbreaking documentary series "First Ascent" for U. He has climbed three 5. 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. Belgium’s Simon Lorenzi, best known for making the first ascent of Soudain Seul—a. There’s Big Drama at the Top of Mount Everest. This week was a BIG one on the climbing world, as Alphane has been repeated!“Alphane” is the world's third V17/9A boulder problem, according to American boulderer Shawn Raboutou. Dans la vidéo mise-en-line il y a deux. In this week's Ticklist, Rob Greenwood talks us through Shawn Raboutou's new Font 9A/V17 in Chironico, Switzerland, a problem that has been kept quiet for th. "I personally felt that 'Honey Badger' (V16) was more of a challenge for me. 18th November, 2022. 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. But Drew is certainly building one of the most impressive bases of 14s, 15s, and 16s while also studying for an engineering degree. Aaron Pardy November 16, 2022. 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. Will sticks the last move of Burden of Dreams 9A. Or maybe Shawn and Aiden working together sped up their process (vs Nalle and Daniel trying their projects alone). Will Bosi on what is considered the hardest boulder in the world – Burden of Dreams (V17) ©Diego Borello. Climbs at the bleeding edge will always be newsworthy—ascents like Silence (5. Charles Barkley has been roasted plenty o. Join to Unlock. ”Matt Fultz Nabs First Repeat of Vecchio Leone Sit (V16). There are certainly climbers that have done more V17 boulders if that is the benchmark of "strongest". Some climbers like to focus on “building their pyramid. Follow-Up: Hazel Findlay — Top 3 Performance Hacks (Teaser). You can watch his FA of Unison V15 below. Oh No moments from the popular history animation series from Oversimplified. It is now the second to have been repeated with Soudain Seul having had three ascents in total. When asked about it, he simply replied, “I have another cool video coming out soon. According to the French climbing magazine Grimper, Charles Albert, a French climber known for hard barefoot ascents, has made the first ascent of a Fontainebleau problem and proposed 9a/V17 for the grade. Burden of Dreams (9A/V17) finally sees a repeat by Scottish climber Will Bosi. The world’s third V17 boulder problem has now seen two repeats since Shawn Raboutou first established the line in August 2022. Will Bosi, 23, from Edinburgh, has claimed the third ascent of Alphane in Ticino, Switzerland. Categories: News Tags. The only other suggested V17 is Nalle Hukkataival’s 2016 problem Burden of Dreams, located in the forests of Finland. BOB GAINES, 49 AND A LIFER at Joshua Tree, has authored 500- plus Cali climbs. The boulder sits left of Alphane Moon, a classic V11 , and was discovered by Dave Graham. We caught up with Aidan to chat about it. . EP 173: Louis Parkinson — How to Break Down Dynamic. Ghisolfi is a sport climbing wizard. The problem was established by Shawn Raboutou in Spring 2022 and was given the proposed grade of V17, making it at the time. Roberts, who made the second ascent of Alphane (V17) last fall, grew up in Northern England’s Lake District. First Ascent: Nalle Hukkataival, October 2016. 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. m. A post shared by Giuliano Cameroni (@giuliano_cameroni) Raboutou and Roberts on V16’s . He established Soudain Seul V17 in Fontainebleau in 2021 and then repeated Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane V17 in 2022. Photo by Patty Kline. In 2021, he made the first ascent of King Capella (9b/5. Bosi claimed the. In a stoke-filled Instagram post, Roberts described a joyful process for ticking off “ Alphane ,” established by Shawn Raboutou in Fionnay, Switzerland, in August. William Bosi. Both problems have only one ascent. Will Bosi Claims Third Ascent of 'Alphane' (V17), Evades Grade Question. Gripped December 16, 2022. Directed and filmed by Gilles Charlier, this video documents Simon's process and approach to climbing at ones l. The block is located in Lappnor, Finland, and was established by Nalle Hukkataival after three years and over 4,000 attempts – an incredible demonstration of persistence and willpower. Shawn sent Alphane in April 2022 (but didn’t announce it until August 2022) after 25 sessions spanning over a few months. “With a handful of existing 8c+ [V16] boulders in the world, proposing 9a [V17] is the logical step. The Erbesfield-Raboutou family is the climbing equivalent of The Incredibles. EP 142: Aidan Roberts. instead of projecting Alphane or Megatron, then it seems pretty likely he would have a similar “résumé. 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. Will Bosi has made the first repeat of possibly the hardest boulder in the world “Burden Of Dreams”. . In 2021, Daniel Woods made the first ascent of Return of the Sleepwalker and graded it V17 – watch his send here. Shawn Raboutou making his ascent of Alphane (V17) ©MattyHong. Hard Ascents for Pete Whittaker in Patagonia . " - Climbing MagazineHe was the first to repeat Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane V17, and he’s put up numerous V16 first ascents, including the U. In a press release sent out earlier today, Will said: 'A. 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. Check out this video of the 24-year-old American climbing “Alphane” outside ChironicoChris Sharma working on the first ascent of First Round, First Minute. Simon Lorenzi is one of the best boulderers in the world. Have a question about what color carabiner speaks to your soul? Want to talk some smack about pebble wrestlers? Wondering how chalk buckets work?Noah Walker May 18, 2022. “My Uncut send footage of potentially my longest boulder project,” Bosi said, “adding a low start to Wild West V13. (#2) - 0. Get more from The Nugget Climbing Podcast. There's also a difference between the longer power endurance style of ROTSW and Alphane, versus the 4 move power sequence of Burden. Other career highlights include: multiple 9a+/9a ascents, V14 flash, multiple V15 ascents, 3 x IFSC. It was the last time anyone has climbed the hard problem, and a new film featuring Lorenzi’s send was just released by. The latter took him three days of effort. Last month, he threw down three hard problems in Germany in a single session—a V14 flash, a V14 redpoint, and a V11 flash. Arjan de Kock. Discover something new every day from News, Sports, Finance, Entertainment and more!While Raboutou was willing to comment on Alphane, he wasn’t ready to disclose what else he’s done that we should know about. The V17 boulder links a V14 into a V15 into an “easy”. Different experience working these types of problems. And yes we are scared of falling. . You can watch his and Bertone’s. . 64 seconds, and took Gold at the 2022 IFSC Climbing. View this post on Instagram. 205 votes, 51 comments. The problem was established by Shawn Raboutou in Spring 2022 and was given the proposed grade of V17,. Aleksandra Miroslaw of Poland broke her own Speed world record with a time of 6. Raboutou, Roberts, and Bosi Projecting Switzerland’s Hardest Lines. k. He eventually put those rumours to bed with the announcement of his first ascent of the longstanding Megatron project in Colorado’s. View this post on Instagram. Get 10% off Petzl gear in the EpicTV shop with the code ICEICE10: this week's News Show Alphane 9A gets ANOTHER ascent. 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). It took Coley three years of effort over 26 sessions to send the problem. It's. Shawn and Brooke Raboutou grew up in a family of world-champion climbers with their mother, Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou, and father, Didier Raboutou, setting a high bar indeed. ’s first two of the grade: Superpowers and Isles of Wonder Sit. After getting some beta from Shawn Raboutou, Ghisolfi jumps on Alphane V17, Raboutou’s first ascent from earlier this year. . 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. 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 world's most repeated V17 and has given the. 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. Simon Lorenzi on Alphane ©Gilles Charlier When speaking about Alphane, Giuliano Cameroni commented on the diversity of the moves, describing the boulder as being simultaneously extremely powerful and. Film: How Matt Cornell Free Soloed One of America’s Classic Hard Mixed Routes. In October, Bosi repeated Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane V17. "One of the best long-form interview podcasts in the outdoor space. Hopefully this will get as much. Burden of Dreams is a five-move crimp line on an 45-degree overhanging face that resembles board climbing. Shawn's ascent of Alphane is the first proposed 9a in Switz. com. Alexander Megos ended the year in style by redpointing First Round, First Minute (9b/5. But Bosi was reluctant to affirm the difficulty. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach usThis full episode is available for Patrons right now! Aidan Roberts is back on the podcast for a proper geek-out about cutting-edge bouldering! We talked about sending Alphane V17, how he and Ollie tweaked his approach to focus on power over the winter, his plans to try futuristic (V18) projects bac. Last month, he threw down three hard problems in Germany in a single session—a V14 flash, a V14 redpoint, and a V11 flash. Watch the fourth ascent of Alphane, which was first climbed in spring 2022 by Shawn Raboutou. 11, Reservoir Wall) 870 upvotes · 77 comments. . Climb list:Grape Ape 8A+ (v12) FARagot FM 8A (. Two V17 climbers are in Finland projecting Burden of Dreams V17 (9A). Like, finding a crimp line that goes at V17 is ridiculous, because a couple degrees of overhang or literal fractions of a millimeter of extra pad space makes or breaks the whole line. Bosi is one of only two climbers in the. Pictures and analysis included. On October 20, Aidan Roberts made the second ascent of “Alphane,” a V17 established by Shawn Raboutou in Switzerland last spring. With Send of ‘Alphane,’ Aidan Roberts Nabs First-Ever V17 Repeat. Last month, he threw down three hard problems in Germany in a single session—a V14 flash, a V14 redpoint, and a V11 flash. 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. Bosi sent the V17 boulder problem while working with Aidan Roberts, who accomplished the route’s first repeat in. A documentary about Nalle Hukkataival’s four-year journey to establish the hardest boulder problem in the world, Burden of Dreams (9A/V17). At 24, Aidan Roberts just became the fourth climber in the world to successfully send a V17. gripped. 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. Although its grade has seen lots of speculation, due to the problem so far. Shawn Raboutou—Two V17's in a Year Shawn Raboutou, a 24-year-old boulderer from Boulder, CO, climbed Alphane (V17) and Megatron (V17), the highest V grade in the world. Will Bosi and Aidan have both previously climbed Font 8C+ but Aidan's repeat of Alphane is. 1 SONG • 5 MINUTES • OCT 20 2023. 15’s) resumes of any climber. Alexander Megos ended the year in style by redpointing First Round, First Minute (9b/5. Gripped August 22, 2022. 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. Whew—the event had a lot of significant backstory, but it all wove together wonderfully and allowed some new names to shine and some new stars to rise at Seoul’s Jungnang Sport Climbing Stadium. This article originally appeared on Climbing. Países. Rumors have been circulating for months that Shawn Raboutou has made not one but two V17 first ascents. Listen to EP 142: Aidan Roberts — Training For Alphane V17, The Power Of Replicas, And Embracing Your Style and 264 more episodes by The Nugget Climbing Podcast. Initially known as the Lappnor Project, Nalle climbed the line in 2016 to establish the world's hardest boulder problem. Raboutou claimed the first ascent of “Megatron,” V17, his most recent mega-hard Colorado project. On April 6, 2022, Shawn Raboutou made the First Ascent of a V16 boulder named ‘ Alphane ‘. He established Soudain Seul V17 in Fontainebleau in 2021 and then repeated Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane V17 in 2022. Video escalada: Alphane V17, el cuarto 9a de boulder propuesto por Shawn Raboutou 26/09/2022. 19, top American boulderer Shawn Raboutou announced his ascent of what could become the world’s third V17. A good coach is much more then just giving you drills and strength programs. Featuring: Shawn Raboutou, Daniel Woods, Dre. On June 8, Will Bosi has made the first repeat of Ultra Instinct V15 (8C) in Forest Rock in the U. Up to 10% OFF climbing training gear with code FOCUS10 at the EpicTV Shop: the CAMP competition: this we. The holds are small and faced in awkward. Shawn Raboutou about to send 'Alphane' V17 (the third in the world!) Hi Everyone! We hope you've had a great summer full of fun and sends. Will has shared some details of his experience on the boulder, and some initial thoughts on the grade. Last month, he threw down three hard problems in Germany in a single session—a V14 flash, a V14 redpoint, and a V11 flash. You can watch his and Bertone’s sends of Satan I Helvete Bas V14 below: Simon Lorenzi on Satan I Helvete Bas Oriane Bertone on Satan I Helvete BasFrencesco Berardino first saw a video of Shaw Raboutou on Off the Wagon three years ago. . While in the U. Read more on gripped. He hit the deck and sustained minor injury to his feet, hips and back. 190 in) = 109 lb per inch of penetration ". Another Link Cam failure, climber hit the deck. Jimmy Chin, renowned climber, skier, mountaineer, and photographer, describes his admiration for the diverse landscapes of Grand Teton National Park. The world’s third V17 boulder problem has now seen two repeats since Shawn Raboutou first established the line. Aidan Roberts, 21, has made the first repeat of Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane V17 at Chironico, Switzerland. Aidan Roberts is a 23-year-old from the UK, who has emerged as one of the strongest boulderers in the world. 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). Instead, he worked the climb at Lattice Training’s. With Send of ‘Alphane,’ Aidan Roberts Nabs First-Ever V17 Repeat. Since July, Bosi has sent two V15’s, two V16’s, and one V17. 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. In 2022 he established not one but two V17s, with the first ascents of Alphane and Megatron. He also put up a V16 of his own, Honey Badger in the U. 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. Raised with the state’s minimalist ethic, Gaines knows well the challenges of bolting and, running his guide service ( verticaladventures. EP 142: Aidan Roberts — Training for Alphane V17, the Power of Replicas, and Embracing Your Style. The world's third V17 boulder problem has now seen two repeats since Shawn Raboutou first established the line in August 2022. If. Cody Townsend and team visited Baffin Island in May to ski the epic line. 8" - 20 mm shallow 3 finger pocket. Rumoured to have been climbed long before this recent announcement, Raboutou continues to show himself as a leader in outdoor boulder development. The boulder sits left of Alphane Moon, a classic V11, and was discovered by climber Dave. The line is to the left of Alphane Moon 8A. Will Bosi, Scottish crimpmonster ahoy, recently visited Chironico in Switzerland in the company of Aidan Roberts. It was the last time anyone has climbed the hard problem, and a new film featuring Lorenzi’s send was just released by Mellow. The North Face team returns to Switzerland with the goal to establish cutting edge first ascents. Bosi is one of only two climbers in the. I'm curious what people's experiences have been with training finger strength, and how that has consequently affected their endurance. Below that, it really depends if there is a compelling story behind the ascent. 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. He currently sits at the top of 8a. DWoods has one of the most impressive bouldering (multiple V17’s), comp (multiple world cups wins), and sport climbing (multiple hard 5. Will Bosi, a 23-year-old from Edinburgh, nabbed the second repeat of “Alphane” in Ticino, Switzerland, this. Watch the fourth ascent of Alphane, which was first climbed in spring 2022 by Shawn Raboutou. In December, he redpointed V15 and flashed V13/14 in a single day. K. Will Bosi, a 23-year-old from Edinburgh, nabbed the second repeat of “Alphane” in Ticino, Switzerland, this week. In the first, we. Alphane has become the most repeated V17 boulder in the world. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. 15b) in Margalef, Spain, on the last day of 2015. com. He hit the deck and sustained minor injury to his feet, hips and back but he's essentially OK. First Ascent: Nalle Hukkataival, October 2016. Trying hard is more the consequence of me doing everything else perfectly: of staying calm, clear minded, and executing the moves. Dwelling » Climbing » Will Bosi Claims Third Ascent of ‘Alphane’ (V17), Evades Grade Query The world’s third V17 boulder drawback has now seen two repeats since Shawn Raboutou first established the road in August 2022. Check out this video of the 24-year-old American climbing “Alphane” outside ChironicoOwen Clarke. Below you will find the complete list of the hardest boulder problems in 2023. which has sp. ago. “Everyone still thinks of me as only a lead climber. If The Big Island Assis is indeed V17, it will be only the second boulder in the world of the grade. Yes, V17 is currently the hardest boulder grade. "One of the best long-form interview podcasts in the outdoor space. 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. Woods dubbed the new line Return of the Sleepwalker and graded it V17. He returned to free the route in 1979—after the first free ascent by Mike Heintz and Tony Trocchi in 1976. Now, his sights are firmly set on what is considered the hardest boulder problem in the world - Burden of Dreams (V17/9A). Standards have been pushed to an almost inconceivable level with the establishment of multiple V17s and the news of V15/V16 sends becoming commonplace. 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. 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). The boulder sits left of Alphane Moon, a classic V11 , and was discovered by Dave Graham. 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. Before today, that number was only two. Raboutou has had quite the year of climbing, already establishing V16’s F*ck the System and Story of 3 Worlds as well as the V17 Alphane. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. 107K views 1 month ago. 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. Notable Ascents. The block is located in Lappnor, Finland, and was established by Nalle Hukkataival after three years and over 4,000 attempts – an incredible demonstration of persistence and willpower. You can watch his FA of Unison V15 below. Repeated just a few weeks ago by Aidan Roberts, the boulder just might be the sixth in the world to carry the V17 grade. Will has confirmed the grade at 9A/V17. It’s a powerful problem on a big boulder at the edge of a field in Val Bavona, Switzerland. After repelling numerous suitors since Hukkataival’s FA in October 2016—including Daniel Woods, Shawn Raboutou, Aidan Roberts, Giuliano Cameroni, and Toru. He’s named the line, which is located on the back side of the graffiti-covered Rocher Brûlé boulder, No Kpote Only. In October, Bosi also repeated Alphane V17. 1. British climber Will Bosi has made the second repeat of Alphane (f9A), proposed to be the world's fourth Font 9A boulder. Ghisolfi is one of the world’s best sport climbers. The idea of a V17 seemed almost unfathomable at the time. New V17’s have been established in the meantime, including Daniel Woods’ Return of the Sleepwalker and Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane. Will Bosi, 23, from Edinburgh, has claimed the third ascent of Alphane in Ticino, Switzerland. Wedge Climbing has released a film depicting what Aidan Roberts’s calls “two rather contrasting days filled with big walks, epic views, classic grading confusion, hiding from the rain, a lazy pug and a bit of hard climbing” in the UK’s Lake District. Will has confirmed the grade at 9A/V17. 15c] with his FA of King Capella in Siurana, Spain. 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. The world’s third V17 boulder problem now has a second graduate, with the young Brit calling his send an ‘amazing experience. In 2022 alone, he climbed eleven V14’s, twelve V15’s, two V16’s, and one V17. Nick Brown UKC. Whereas Alphane is known to be very skin friendly, allowing for longer sessions. Raboutou is the first climber in the world to climb two V17’s. roberts98) Serendipity V14 Repeat. The 40-minute film showcases many Roberts hardest sends including Alphane 9A, Isles of Wonder Sit V16, and Vecchio Leone Sit V16. I think this shows the strength of modern boulderers and the rarity of V17 rock. Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade; Shawn Raboutou: Boulder (Worked) 6th Apr 2022 9A First ascent. Ephyra V16 (8C+) is located in Switzerland and was originally climbed by Jimmy. Welcome to r/climbing's Daily Discussion Thread, a thread for questions and comments everyone wants to make but don't warrant their own thread. British climber, Will Bosi, continues his jaw-dropping year of hard bouldering sends with his ascent of Ephyra V16. 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. The world’s third V17 boulder problem now has a second graduate, with the young Brit calling his send an “amazing. The 100 Hardest Boulders In The World. The climb is now the. This week's video is the much anticipated, feature length film from Mellow showcasing Shawn Rabatou's epic new line, Alphane. Since his 2018 ascent of Off the Wagon SDS Shawn has continued to cement his reputation by establishing many hard problems at 8C+ and above, including Big Z, Fuck the System and The Story. In 2022 alone, Bosi climbed. He is one of only a handful of climbers to send 9b. World's Third V17? Shawn Raboutou. Alphane saw its fourth ascent on the 15th of December 2022 by Simon Lorenzi after spending a few sessions on it throughout the year. He was the first to repeat Shawn Raboutou’s Alphane V17, and he’s put up several V16 first ascents, including the U. Today on Instagram, he finally put those rumours to bed with his announcement of his first ascent of the longstanding Megatron project in Colorado’s. He returned to free the route in 1979—after the first free ascent by Mike Heintz and Tony Trocchi in 1976. 2-3 nights a week, I hangdog at the gym, maybe take some whippers, do a little flailing, and then drink beer. Last week, one of our TNF Athletes Shawn Raboutou announced a first ascent of “Alphane” in Switzerland, which may become the world’s third V17 boulder ever. Shawn Raboutou and Simon Lorenzi being the other two. ℗© 2023 Hestal. 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. Both are currently graded V17 (9A). “My Uncut send footage of potentially my longest boulder project,” Bosi said, “adding a low start to Wild West V13. Raboutou is the first climber in the world to climb two V17’s. Simon Lorenzi has repeated Alphane. Alphane breaks down into a V14 followed by a V15, or just nine really hard moves in a row, says Raboutou. Frencesco Berardino has repeated Off the Wagon V16, one of the most iconic lines in the world, at only 19 years old. Bosi is one of only two climbers in the world to climb two V17’s. Gripped December 16, 2022. The. In October, Bosi also repeated Alphane V17. On October 20, Aidan Roberts made the second ascent of "Alphane," a V17 established by Shawn Raboutou in Switzerland last spring. Back in Indian Creek feeling so strong and happy! (Excuse Station, 5. The Last Tepui: Una aventura cientifica y de escalada 02/05/2022. In December, he redpointed V15 and flashed V13/14 in a single day. Last month, he threw down three hard problems in Germany in a single session—a V14 flash, a V14 redpoint, and a V11 flash. 12 (Or Even 5. Similar Reads. We caught up with Aidan to chat about it. 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. Last month, he threw down three hard problems. French minimalist "Barefoot Charles" Albert has announced what he believes is his hardest send to date, L'Ombre du Voyageur (The Traveler's Shadow), proposing a grade of 9A/V17. Burden of Dreams (9A/V17) finally sees a repeat by Scottish climber Will Bosi. Aidan Roberts has repeated Alphane (Font 9A) at Chironico, in Ticino, Switzerland. Rumoured to have been climbed long before this recent announcement, Raboutou continues to show himself as a leader in outdoor boulder development. . "The Nutcracker" explores the mental challenges of solo climbing and the tactics Cornell used to help him send the route. The subtly textured block was established by Aidan Roberts in November 2022 (the same trip where he did the second ascent of Alphane [V17]), after he flashed the. It's not that some hard climb is a v17 or isn't. The V17 climber adds another problem to his ever-growing tick list of hard boulders. A post shared by William Bosi (@will_bosi) Dominik Bösch on Act of Grace and Graceland.