It was a memorable 12 months on the earth of bouldering, with V17 information hitting the web nearly each week. From makes an attempt to repeats to sends, V17 has develop into the brand new V16.
Whereas no person has claimed the world’s first V18 it would solely be a matter of time. Listed here are 10 of one of the best boulderers of the previous 12 months.
Sean Bailey: Having one among his finest years to this point, the American made the primary ascent of Shaolin V17, the primary ascent of Devilution V16, repeated Alphane V17, repeated Floatin V16 and climbed Eye within the Sky V15.
Michaela Kiersch: Making historical past this 12 months as the primary lady to climb 5.15a and V15, her 2024 ticks embody Dreamtime V15, Amandla V14 and The Dagger V13. On a rope she despatched Victima Perfecta 5.15a.
Will Bosi: The Scottish climber began the 12 months with the second ascent of Return of the Sleepwalker V17, went on to climb over a dozen V14 and V15 issues, and wrapped it up with the second ascent of Spots of Time V17.
Janja Garnbret: Not solely did she win her second Olympic gold medal and several other different World Cup gold medals, she turned the primary lady to climb the stout Bügeleisen SDS V15. Not proud of the video, she despatched it a second time. She then ticked Conceal and Search V14.
Aidan Roberts: With one of the spectacular years of bouldering ever, he began it off with a number of V15s earlier than making the primary ascent of Spots of Time V17, and the primary ascent of Arrival of Birds V17. He then made the primary ascents of a number of extra V14 traces.
Shauna Coxsey: The champion climber returned to high-end bouldering as a brand new mother with a number of first feminine ascents, together with these of Hazel Grace V14, Wild Wild West V13, Pin y Pon V13, Fotofobia SDS V14 and The Boss V14.
Hamish McArthur: Beginning late within the 12 months throughout a go to to Squamish, the Olympic climber despatched The Singularity V15, Idiot Me As soon as V14, Seven V14, Sword within the Stone V14, North Ridge V14, Bottom Blowout V14 FA. He then visited California and climbed Massive Z V16 in three periods.
Katie Lamb: Having one among her finest seasons to this point, she climbed Echo Chamber V14, and made the primary feminine ascents of Equanimity V15 and Fallen Angel V15.
Francesco Berardino: The Italian turned heads this 12 months with some huge tops, together with Celestite V16, REM V16, Return of the Dreamtime V16 and Captain Nemo V15.
Dai Koyamada: As one of the achieved boulderers ever, the 48-year-old added two V15 first ascents to his resume with Yugen and Kaiken.
