Her mother, Robyn Erbesfield Raboutou, is an accomplished climber in her own right. Fortunately Chad Greedy spilled the beans on Instagram, also revealing Shawn has made the 3rd ascent of Daniel. One of them is Alphane in Ticino, the second Megatron in Eldorado Canyon near Colorado. Megatron is located in Eldorado Canyon, Colorado, and links a V15 into the D-Woods line, Tron (V14), with no rest. A día de hoy solo existe un escalador en el mundo que cuenta con dos propuesta de 9A de boulder realizadas. 15b) graded sport climbing route (King Capella in 2021), and by 2023, was one of only a small group of climbers in the world to. Belgium climber Simon Lorenzi, 24, made the first ascent of Soudain Seul, the sit start to The Big Island in Fontainebleau at the start of 2021. How does your approach to training differ to someone like Shawn Raboutou? It seems like there is no secret recipe for success to be at the top. Your company file User ID might be your first name, your full name, or a title, such as Administrator. Video and edit by Sean Morgan. The problem was established by Shawn Raboutou in Spring 2022 and was given the proposed. The company file User ID is never an email address. Discovered by Dave Graham at the start of the new millennium and first ascended by Shawn Raboutou on 6 April 2022, at 9A it is currently only one of three boulders to be given this grade, and the. Bio Breakdown. Shawn Raboutou and Giuliano Cameroni attempting Burden of Dreams, the world's first 9A boulder problem located in Finland and freed by Nalle Hukkataival in 2016. Watch Petzl Team member Brooke Raboutou as she navigates the 2019 competition season at home in the U. While not mythologized like the genesis of the world’s best-known boulder problem, the innovation of the sit start was literally a game changer. Shawn is the son of Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou and Didier Raboutou, so I guess the tale about the apple and the tree isn't entirely untrue. It can definitely be harder to do certain moves. This test piece in Siurana, Spain, is considered to be one-third of a 9a+ trilogy that also includes Biographie (aka Realization, a Chris Sharma route in Céüse and the first 5. Located next to Dave Graham’s classic 8A Alphane Moon, the former project starts with a crimpy 8C intro that then traverses leftwards past powerful, technical 8C+ moves to produce what. He describes the most difficult part as not being the individual moves but the process of. Shawn Raboutou and Giuliano Cameroni in November 2022 attempting Burden of Dreams, the world's first 9A boulder problem located in Finland and freed by Nalle Hukkataival in 2016,Raboutou has been putting in serious effort over the past few months. Noah Walker May 18, 2022. During the summer of 2019, Shawn Raboutou makes the thirrd ascent of Livin’ Large V16 in Rocklands. Noah Walker May 18, 2022. Will Bosi, 23, from Edinburgh has claimed the third ascent of Alphane in Ticino, Switzerland. Learning The Ropes. The Ticklist Shawn Raboutou Climbs Font 9A and Pete Dawson Repeats Northern Lights (9a) 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 the past year, as well as a quick look at Pete Dawson's. The line is to the left of Alphane Moon 8A. You can rely on Shawn Raboutou, Aidan Roberts, and Will Bosi to do one thing like clockwork: work the project. I don’t know what philosophy, ninja tactics, or sorcery it takes to climb V17 because frankly, I’ll never do it unless I somehow break free of the earth’s gravitational field. Around 2 p. , +7 in/18 cm). Notable Partnerships. 6 and +9. 14b, at age 11, and is one of the. Brooke Raboutou (born April 9, 2001) is an American professional rock climber who specializes in competition climbing where she competes as part of the US National Team. “For adults, so many. This made Will the third climber in the world to have sent two 9A/V17 boulders. (April 20, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – SCARPA, one of the world’s leaders in performance mountain footwear, added climber Shawn Raboutou to. 05) or as a difference (e. Shawn Raboutou. The American Shawn Raboutou managed to inspect two new 9A boulders in the spring. Shawn Raboutou and Giuliano Cameroni attempting Burden of Dreams, the world's first 9A boulder problem located in Finland and freed by Nalle Hukkataival in 2016. Then Dave Graham started low in the cave and, reconnecting to the German’s line, proposed one of the world references of 8C: The Story of Two Worlds. ): Not provided Ape Index (in. . ago. Big Z V16 – Shawn Raboutou. Brooke was one of the USA’s biggest hopes in the 2020 Olympics Climbing event, but placed fifth overall. 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. Iagnemma sends also Black Eagle Sit! 20 July, 2022. Will Bosi, a 23-year-old from Edinburgh, nabbed the second repeat. com is a site about climbing, mountaineering, trekking, via ferrata, freeriding, ski mountaineering, snowboarding. USA Climbing is the national governing body of the sport of competition climbing in the United States. 14c sport routes. Yesterday, Raboutou released a new video of their efforts on two V16’s: Vecchio Leone Low and Poison the Well. 14d) and the third to redpoint 9b+ (5. Shawn is a highly experienced climber and has earned his place in the climbing community with impressive ascents across the world. Raboutou is the first climber in the world to climb two V17’s. April 1998 in Boulder, Colorado) ist ein amerikanischer Sportkletterer und Boulderer. Shawn Raboutou makes the 6th ascent of Creature from the Black Lagoon (8C+/V16) in Rocky Mountain National Park. Log in. Garnbret then surpassed Raboutou’s high point and topped the women’s route to win the gold as the clock ticked down (47:42 in the livestream). Notable Feats and Projects. The whole family are avid rock climbers and spend part of each summer in St. 1 million subscribers, and that number is growing. 530. Stefano Ghisolfi is 5'7, Jakob Schubert is 5'8, Magnus Midtbo is 5'9 (but I always think he's shorter cuz he's so damn jacked). Shawn Raboutou may not be the most well-known – unless you’ve been climbing for decades, then you might recognise his mom, Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou – a climbing world cup competitor from. Brooke Raboutou has sent Daniel Woods’s Box Therapy in Wild Basin, making her the sixth woman to send V15 (or harder). That pretty much says it. This made Will the third climber in the world to have sent two 9A/V17 boulders. She met her husband, Didier Raboutou in a climbing competition in Paris and together they have two children, Brooke and Shawn Raboutou who are both accomplished rock climbers. The height of the fall is not dangerous at all. Enjoy!Subscribe for more content and GIVEAWAYS! Video: Bobby VannoyInstagram: Erbesfield-Raboutou is motivating the next generation of crushers. 15 first ascent post. 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. But Raboutou never communicated officially. She won the overall World Cup from 1992 to 1995 and coaches both Brooke and Colin Duffy, a fellow Olympic climber. Especially when I was younger, he would help me outside. Shawn Raboutou made the first ascents of two problems that he graded V17 this year. Shawn Raboutou and V17. Hardest Sport (Worked): 8c. Here's how it went. Shawn and Daniel have been crushing together for a long time, and I think Daniel is probably the greatest authority on what a v17 is relative to a v16. 14b, at age 11, and is one of the. Raboutou managed to finish both Heritage V13 and Iur V14, in. He spent more than 20. Brooke Raboutou grabs a 23mm edge—just 9/10 of an inch—with her left hand and pulls her chin above the wooden hangboard at the Mesa Rim Climbing Center in San Diego, California. Specialty: Bouldering/ Lead climbing. Her given name is Brooke Raboutou, and friends just call her Brooke. Bio Breakdown. Share your videos with friends, family, and the worldAs the Rocklands season ramps into gear, here are some highlights from 2018, including the FA of The Smile (8c/V15) and repeats of The Finnish Line (8c/V15). (April 20, 2023) – SCARPA, one of the world’s leaders in performance mountain footwear, added climber Shawn Raboutou to its roster of professional athletes and ambassadors. Brooke Raboutou was born on Monday, April 9, 2001, in Colorado, United States. He started climbing at just three years old and competed in climbing throughout his childhood. Join me in the new membership section to get access to my next TIPS & TRICKS videos, earn special perks and enjoy bonus climbing content ⏩ Legend Tour Sardinia: Jerzu & Isili. ago. That’s exactly how the three young boulderers spend most of their time together in. Return Of The Sleepwalker. A new Mellow film by Matty Hong was released today detailing Shawn Raboutou’s first ascent of the longstanding Megatron project in Colorado’s Eldorado Canyon. But unless you were there at the bloc with him, you didn’t get to see him climb it — until now. He is the son of climbers Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou and Didier Raboutou and most famous for his hard outdoor boulder ascents. His trip to Vegas was met with anticipation and excitement from the climbing world as he attempted to add. 0:47:56 – Aidan’s thoughts on why none of the current V17’s (9A’s) have been repeated yet. Margo’s historic ascent of La Rambla on February 26, 2017, marked the first female ascent of a route at the 5. The American baptized his line Fuck the System (8C+). Matt Fultz working on “The Big Z,” an unrepeated V16 in Tahoe established by Shawn Raboutou. climber ever to qualify for an Olympic Games. First U. At 60 years old,. 2013-07-23 Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou. 71. Megatron. Shawn Raboutou has belatedly announced an ascent of Alphane in Chironico last year and proposed the grade of 9A. Not a rumor anymore, Jimmy confirmed that Shawn has 2 V17 FAs at global climbing day, during the premiere of this video. Earlier this year, American boulderer Shawn Raboutou spent the better part of his winter season in Switzerland. First Ascent: Shawn Raboutou. 1 reference. He had also projected Megatron for a long time and did not object to the v17 grade from Shawn. 20th August, 2022. The first V16 climbed was Hypnotized Minds by Daniel Woods. The line was originally put up by Shawn Diamond in 2009 and has become one of the more famous link ups in the country. She has a brother name is Shawn he is also a climber. Shawn is currently the only person with two V17 (9A) ascents under his. She’s small in stature, but 5-foot-2-inch Brooke Raboutou has a way of coming up big when it’s necessary. After six years of effort Switzerland’s Giulano Cameroni has finally kept it together to climb Off the Wagon sit, the intense boulder problem freed at the end of 2018 by America’s Shawn Raboutou and repeated in early 2020 by his compatriots James Webb and Daniel Woods. 2022. I’d go. 51st BOULDER MEN RESULTS >> IFSC World Youth Championships - Arco (ITA) - 2015 Sunday, 6 September 2015 4th BOULDER YOUTH A MALE RESULTS >>. Leventina Chironico Nivo alta Blocco 18; 9A: Alphane. Shawn Raboutou es el nombre que más y mejor se vincula con el grado 9A de búlder. I climbed straight through without stopping until bolt 6 where I rested before starting my lead. Getty Images. Shawn Raboutou is an extremely strong boulderer from the USA. 19, top American boulderer Shawn Raboutou announced his ascent of what could become the world’s third V17. She also won Rock Master in 1994. The American Brooke Raboutou is one of the strongest climbers in the world. I’d imagine there’s a lot of doubt in the latter situation as to whether the moves will ever go, that might make it tough mentally to devote the time necessary to sending. Last Friday, he finally posted. Tomoa Narasaki. In honor of his 60th birthday, take a look as we countdown MJ’s top 60 career plays!Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights. Aaron Pardy November 16, 2022. . 22nd July, 2022. In January, Shawn Raboutou made the first ascent of the Roadkill project in Val Bavona. Shawn Raboutou (13) has done the short and steep Welcome to Tijuana at Rodellar, Spain and thereby his first 8c. Will Bosi (1 v17, multiple v14 flashes, over 10 v15s in a year) . Belgium’s Simon Lorenzi, best known for making the first ascent of Soudain Seul— a. Here, learn about rock climber Brooke Raboutou. Brooke Raboutou is 5 foot 2 inches tall or 158 cm. If those gradings hold, he’ll be the only climber in history to have successfully ascended two problems with that difficulty. 8. Shawn Raboutou Establishes Megatron (V17) American climber Shawn Raboutou, son of climbing legends Didier Raboutou and Robyn Erbesfield, has made the first ascent of the well-known Megatron boulder problem in Eldorado Canyon, USA. Vecchio Leone Low V16 is a sit start version of the. Rumors have been circulating. In doing so she has become the youngest climber in the world to master this grade. Raboutou himself has climbed multiple V16s, including repeats of Daniel Woods’ Creature from the Black Lagoon. And then we also need to mention Shawn Raboutou, a true climbing pedigree seeing that his father is called Didier (alias one of the protagonists during the '80's of the sport. ago. Like. His love for climbing isn’t just a solo pursuit – it’s a family affair. HEIGHT. On April 23, 1996, Agent 00 was born in Canada. Nalle Hukkataival. Se trata del bloque de 8C+ más repetido y la principal referencia en el grado. As reported, Spanish crags are currently being taken by storm by a group of extremely powerful American climbers that, after Daniel Woods’ first 9b and La Rambla climbed by Jon Cardwell can now celebrate with another two difficult ascents carried out by Shawn Raboutou and Matty Hong. 1989. Shawn Raboutou Boulder, United States 25 years old 21 FOLLOWERS 0 FOLLOWING FOLLOW Routes Boulders Gallery (2) Info 19 Apr 1998 Sponsors: Prana LaSportiva. The new Alphane V17 is also in an accessible major destination, so I bet it will see a lot of suitors. We had worked out a strategy and we were trying to win and make it to the final. Shawn Raboutou - Story of 3 Worlds (8C+/V16) First Ascent. Share your videos with friends, family, and the worldIt was a challenge that’s for sure. Shawn Raboutou (@shawnraboutou) • Instagram photos and videos. Featuring: Shawn Raboutou, Daniel Woods, Dre. 15 first ascent post. Shawn Raboutou. The boulder had been unsuccessfully. The holds are small and faced in awkward directions. Raboutou claimed the first ascent of "Megatron," V17, his. Rumoured to have been climbed long before this recent announcement, Raboutou continues to show himself as a leader in outdoor boulder development. imported from Wikimedia project. 7 and +8. 1. climber to earn a spot in the Tokyo Olympics. Shawn Raboutou announces the ascent of what may become the world's third V17. Brooke Raboutou (April 9, 2001) is an American climber. Also in the video, 5. Found at the Pollen Grains in Bishop, burly granite moves lead to a techy traverse and high-ball top-out. In this film, Raboutou climbs as wind gusts blow the pads away, sending his spotters running after them as. There are FA’s everywhere; so it’s a. 89K Followers, 510 Following, 142 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Shawn Raboutou (@shawnraboutou) This is the first ascent of the world's third suggested V17. She scaled the wall in 9. Box Therapy adds a low start to Tommy Caldwell’s Spread. As a general rule, a good ape index for climbing is between +2. Began climbing at age 1. Located in Val Bavona, Off the Wagon was freed by Nalle Hukkataival in 2012 and is recognised as one of the most famous extreme boulders in the world, in part due to the purity of the line and in part due to the. 1 seconds that day. Brooke Raboutou’s Climbing Shoes. S. As a 501(c)3 non-profit, they promote Sport Climbing which comprises three competition disciplines: bouldering, lead climbing, and speed climbing, in elite, youth and collegiate formats. Shawn Raboutou makes the 6th ascent of Creature from the Black Lagoon (8C+/V16) in Rocky Mountain National Park. Then wait for what happens next, and get ready for the relatability to wash over you. His moves look so dynamic and so clean. Rumoured to have been climbed long before this recent. jpg 2,448 × 3,264; 1. Date of FA. Check out my best attempt on "Burden of Dreams" (V17/9A). Height. There's also a difference between the longer power endurance style of ROTSW. ): +1 Time On Route: 3 days Quote: The best part for me was getting the send on the exact same day as Dru Mack! Dru Mack. The problem was established in spring 2022 by Shawn Raboutou who proposed the grade of 9A, making it currently the third 9A in the world after Nalle Hukkataival's Burden of Dreams (2016) at Lappnor, Finland and Daniel Woods' Return of. Older brother, Shawn, is a successful outdoor climber. Brooke Raboutou (April 9, 2001) is an American climber. Brooke Raboutou (born April 9, 2001) is an American professional rock climber who specializes in competition climbing where she competes. ago. It’s a funky crossover undercling and then once you move your feet you can clip the 7th bolt. 96 MB. Andrew has more than 10 years of experience. The story of Midnight Lightning, the iconic V8 in the middle of Yosemite’s Camp 4, is part of climbing legend. Shawn Raboutou had a big year with the first ascents of two V17 problems. No. (Photo: Ben Neilson) Alphane breaks down into a V14 followed by a V15, or just nine really hard moves in a row, says Raboutou. It’s early December 2019, the tail-end of the fall semester of her sophomore year as a. It is definitely hard to set for the height differences but there are some very avoidable. Brooke’s older brother, Shawn, also served as a seasoned mentor. Rumoured to have been climbed long before this recent announcement, Raboutou continues to show himself as a leader in outdoor boulder. Hukkataival climbed the problem in 2009 and despite attempts from. Shawn Raboutou ha conseguido salir por arriba en uno de los tsunamis más impresionantes de Rocklands, Livin’ Large. 14b (at age 11) and one of few women to boulder a V14 outdoors. Shawn Raboutou en un punto de no retorno en 'Livin' Large' V16. Some inspo for the shorties, Brooke Raboutou climbs a V14, she is only 5'2". Mellow BLM Donation Fund. 12 you can have fun at low 5. Not sure how tall Shawn Raboutou is, but I don't get the impression he's towering over many people. . . As early as the middle of this year, there were rumors of two 9A boulders that Shawn Raboutou is said to have first climbed in spring 2022. 22nd July, 2022. He started climbing at just three years old and competed in climbing throughout his childhood. 6th Apr. Her brother’s name is Shawn Raboutou who is also a climber. Natalie Berry UKC. k. 1. HEIGHT. After they left, it turned into a solitary pursuit. I don't know what philosophy, ninja tactics, or sorcery it takes to climb V17 because frankly, I'll never do it unless I somehow break free of the earth's gravitational field. BOULDER, Colo. Planetmountain. For a 3-4 move V17, those guys might have to spend months before they even do each move individually. Height. He described the crux move (the move. Andrew McLemore 531 articles. Shawn Raboutou (USA) Brooke Raboutou (USA) Andrea Kumin (SUI)Toru Nakajima and Shawn Raboutou - who had previously worked the line - eventually joined Will to attempt the line together, as well as Stefano Ghisolfi, who had trained on the replica with Will. While Raboutou is primarily known for competition climbing, she was also the youngest female to climb 5. He had an incredible 2022 season, establishing V16’s F*ck the System and Story of 3 Worlds and V17’s Alphane and Megatron . . The climb begins as Direction, a crimpy V13 that the climber then finishes as Magnetic North, a V9/10 that climbs up the back of the Grandma Peabody. That’s simply because the route has been known about and attempted for years. Robyn Erbesfield and Didier Raboutou were both world class climbers and competitors on the International Competition Circuit. com is a site about climbing, mountaineering, trekking, via ferrata, freeriding, ski mountaineering, snowboarding. Bio Breakdown Ascent Log; Climb Profile; Wall of Glory;. Shawn Raboutou Establishes New V16 – Keeps Secret For Months. What happens is a pretty strong pain response as your muscles and tendons rebound asymmetrically. Burden of Dreams is a five-move crimp line on an 45-degree overhanging face that resembles board climbing. He repeats and opens 8C and 8C+ boulders at a pace that regularly amazes the climbing community. RESULTS >>. My height used to bother me more in the past, but I've accepted it now. Gripped April 16, 2023. As she’s grown up Ashima has continued to climb harder boulders as well as move into Sport Climbing and competitions. The Story of 3 Worlds (8C+) is an alternate start to The Story of Two Worlds (8C), first climbed by Dave Graham in 2005. He currently focuses on outdoor. Brooke has black eyes and dark brown hair. Shawn discovered the line three years ago and has been working on a solution ever since. The hard problem had been attempted by some of the world’s best boulderers, and it took Hukkataival four years. Raboutou locks off with one arm, and then lowers slowly back down. Biography Shawn Rabatou is a climber based out of Boulder, CO. m. Flimrardo • 1 yr. He is the son of climbers Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou and Didier Raboutou and most famous for his hard outdoor boulder ascents. Shawn is the son of Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou and Didier Raboutou, so I guess the tale. Is Shawn Raboutou related to Brooke Raboutou? Solution. . See the original post and comments on r/bouldering, a subreddit for bouldering news and discussion. Planetmountain. Gripped August 22, 2022. The World’s Current Hardest Boulder Problem. Rumors have been circulating for months that Shawn Raboutou has made not one but two V17 first ascents. Giuliano Cameroni. Born into a family of. Added at 05:07 on 22 July 2022 Clément Lechaptois Added at 07:06 on 05 June 2023 Clément Lechaptois View this post on Instagram. The whole family are avid rock climbers and spend part of each summer in St. Join. He is also the older brother of Olympian Brooke Raboutou. BranYip •. Unfortunately, Raboutou didn’t quite reach the podium in Friday’s women’s climbing final. The rig joins the ranks aside Nalle. Earlier this year while talking to Magnus Midtbø, Shawn Raboutou said that his sister Brooke Raboutou nearly climbed Box Therapy in a day – watch here (starts two minutes in). Will Bosi, 23, from Edinburgh has claimed the third ascent of Alphane in Ticino, Switzerland. First Ascent. Brooke Raboutou (April 9, 2001) is an American climber. During the summer of 2019, Shawn Raboutou makes the 3rd ascent of "Livin' Large" (V16/8C+). She came back in 2023 and sealed the deal making a back ot back ascent with Shawn Raboutou. Updated on April 14, 2023. 57 m (5 ft 2 in) Weight: 43 kg (95 lb) Website: raboutoufamily. Added at 20:05 on 18 May 2022 Dave Graham View this post on Instagram. Brooke Raboutou was born in Boulder, Colorado, and comes from a lineage of legendary climbers. Added at 16:10 on 27 October 2022. University of San Diego '23. Shawn Raboutou is a US-american climber and boulderer. I’d go. 09/10/2019. When you dry fire, the muscle suddenly goes from high tension to no tension and the reflex to counter the contraction can briefly overpower these ridges. In his last video (uploaded yesterday) he talks about Shawn at 3:05, that's what the person above meant. SCARPA, one of the world’s leaders in performance mountain footwear, added climber Shawn Raboutou to its roster of professional athletes and ambassadors. The film features climbers Raboutou, Daniel Woods, Drew Ruana, Chad Greedy, and Jimmy Webb. Based solely on grade, the title of world’s hardest boulder problem is currently shared by two problems: Burden of Dreams and Return of the Sleepwalker. 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. There are over 30 climbers who’ve climbed V16 or harder, and the first proposed V16 was back in 2004 when Mauro Calibani climbed Tonino ’78, but it was downgraded to V15/16. Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou’s height 5′ 2″ weight 43 kg (95 lb). → Subscribe for new videos two times per week. Raboutou graded the line V15. They talk about hard climbing and Raboutou sends a V13 after they both project it. Shawn is still incredibly strong, he basically is amazing at figuring out the beta that works for him. It was a family affair: the 22-year-old Olympian sent back-to-back alongside her brother Shawn while their parents filmed and shuffled pads. Speed finals highlights European Qualifier Rome 2023. July 21, 2021. I’ve fallen on the last move of Kryptonite (the V8 second half) probably ten times. r/bouldering. • 25 days ago. Enjoy!Subscribe for more content and GIVEAWAYS! Video: Bobby VannoyInstagram: Erbesfield-Raboutou is motivating the next generation of crushers. Burden Of Dreams. Livin' Large – Rocklands – August 2009 – First ascent by Nalle Hukkataival who graded it 8C (V15), and first repeat in 2015 Jimmy Webb who confirmed an 8C; however, a second and third repeat by Shawn Raboutou (2018) and Ryuichi Murai (2023), suggests it is one of the first-ever 8C+ (V16) boulders. 23/10/2016. Date Sent: March 2016 Hometown: Louisville,. The issue is the height; a lot of them are pretty small—that’s the only thing keeping it from being a Hueco. Dai Koyamada, after some controversy. r/bouldering. Magnus Midtbø, one of the few fantastic climbing YouTubers out there, met up with Shawn. Not sure how tall Shawn Raboutou is, but I don't get the impression he's towering over many people. A long-standing project in Colorado finally gets done, becoming one of the hardest boulder problems 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. My wingspan is only 4'10", some of my female climbing partners are 5'5", and most of the time, specific moves will be much harder for me than for. Raboutou graded both of those problems as V17, two of only four V17s in the world. In the beginning Toni Lamprecht climbed The Dagger, 8B/+. Gripped December 10, 2022. First time doing it, backs of my hands are shredded, and toes are in pain. Raboutou was one of 40 international climbers to participate in sport climbing’s debut at the 2020. In 2016, Nalle Hukkataival made the first ascent of the “Lappnor Project” in Finland and officially named it Burden of Dreams V17 (9A). First Ascent: Shawn Raboutou. Eastern time, Shawn Raboutou reported the first ascent of “Alphane,” V17, in Fionnay, Switzerland. So, how much do pro climbers weigh? The median average weight of male Olympic climbers who qualified for the quarter finals of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics was 142lbs (or around 64. Find the hardest highballs by height; Or - if you think something is missing or wrong - just fix it by contributing to theCrag. . Tahoe’s first V16 is a uniquely delicate boulder problem established by American Shawn Raboutou. Listen to the full episode 👉 you can check out our library of 150+ interviews with the biggest names i. Shawn Raboutou is currently the strongest boulderer of his time. In case you are not good at math, that’s 50% of the U. 3 cm for pro female climbers. He’s now the author of the world’s two newest V17 boulder problems. Leave a Comment / By Angel / July 24, 2022 .