Michaela Kiersch Just Sent Her Second 5.15a
She also got her first 5.14a onsight with ‘Crimptonite,’ in Oliana.
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Interview: Kai Lightner on Making the FA of ‘Death of Villains’ (5.15a)
We caught up with Lightner to learn more about ‘Death of Villains,’ his training, and—after an eight year interlude—what it took to surpass what he believed to be the peak version of himself.
Dan Mirsky Sends ‘Flex Luthor’ (and Tentatively Downgrades It)
"I don’t think it felt like the hardest route I’ve ever done. … I figured adding to the conversation was better than just taking the given grade.”
Tyler Thompson Hiked My Project, And He’ll Hike Yours, Too
Last year it was 'The Crew' (5.14c). This year, it'll be 'Fat Camp' (5.14d). This year alone, the 21-year-old has already put down three 5.14d's and his first 15a.
New Sends We Cared About: FA’s of a V15 and One of the World’s Hardest Trad Routes; Bolger Sends Another 5.15a
Here are the coolest new lines (and repeats) of late.
Michaela Kiersch Sends La Rambla, 5.15a
In doing so, she became only the second American woman to tick the grade.
Anak Verhoeven Continues Sending Spree with 15a Tick
She sent it in just eight climbing days
Watch Jonathan Siegrist Cruise Rifle’s Hardest Route
Watching Siegrist climb, it’s pretty clear why he thinks most climbers do “too much training and not enough practice.”
What Does it Take to Flash 5.15a?
Reel Rock's "Age of Ondra Part II" follows Adam from Spain to Canada to France as he tries to make the first 5.15a flash.
Age of Ondra (Part II)
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This is the Closest Most of Us Will Come to Climbing 5.15a
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Laura Rogora Sends Fourth 5.15 in a Year
Rogora has rapidly established herself as one of the best climbers in the world, inside and outside.
Uncut: Gabriele Moroni Climbs Demencia Senil (9a+/5.15a), Margalef, Spain
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Interview: Margo Hayes Talks Papichulo, Her Third 5.15a
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Video: Edu Marin Sends Odyn's Crack (5.15a) Pitch of Getu Arch Mega Route
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The Story of a First Ascent: Seb Bouin's Verdon Gorge 9a+/5.15a
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Adam Ondra and the Road to the First-Ever 5.15a Flash
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Perspective: Jon Cardwell's Journey to Send La Rambla 5.15a
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Raw Video: Adam Ondra Sends Underground Dreaming (5.15a/9a+) FA in Arco, Italy
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Raw Video: Margo Hayes Redpoints Biographie/Realization (5.15/9a+)
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Watch Matty Hong Climb Two Spanish 5.15s
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Watch Anak Verhoeven's First Ascent of Sweet Neuf (9a+5/5.15a)
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Anak Verhoeven Completes First Female 5.15a First Ascent
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Stefano Ghisolfi Climbs Jungle Boogie (5.15a/9a+)
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Jonathan Siegrist And The Art Of Projecting: Pachamama (9a+/5.15a)
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Margo Hayes Climbs La Rambla, Becomes First Woman to Send 5.15a
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Watch Chris Sharma Send Joe Mama (5.15a)
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