V15

In one month, the 23-year-old put down 19 boulders V12 and up, in addition to two 5.14d routes in the Moravský Kras area of the Czech Republic.

James Pearson has been a leading trad climber for 15 years. Now he's returned to his bouldering roots and is climbing harder than ever.

A masterclass in why you should rehearse your topouts

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