Anak Verhoeven Continues Sending Spree with 15a Tick
She sent it in just eight climbing days
Anak Verhoeven
Anak Verhoeven Sends (Another) 5.14d/15a
In 2021, Verhoeven announced her retirement from competition climbing. She wanted to return to her outdoor roots, which she’s done with wild success.
She Was the First Woman to FA 5.15. What’s Next?
In 2017, Anak Verhoeven became the second woman in history to climb 5.15. Since then, she has ticked off four more of the grade.
Uncut: Anak Verhoeven Makes the First Ascent of Belgium's Hardest Route
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Photo Gallery: The Nose Speed Record, Anak Verhoeven’s 5.15a FA, and More
This story originally appeared in the December/January 2018 issue of our print edition.
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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