The Finnish Line | 8C Boulder problem at The Coop

South Africa
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Quick Info

Grade 8C
Type Boulder problem
Crag The Coop
Country South Africa 🇿🇦
Rock type Sandstone
History
First ascent Nalle Hukkataival (26th Jun 2017)
Recorded repeats 22

Quick Info

Grade 8C
Type Boulder problem
Crag The Coop
Country South Africa 🇿🇦
Rock type Sandstone
History
First ascent Nalle Hukkataival (26th Jun 2017)
Recorded repeats 22
Highball.
Contributors
91 contributions since 7th December 2021.
17 contributions since 27th June 2026.
ben
10 contributions since 13th December 2025.
9 contributions since 17th June 2026.
6 contributions since 13th August 2026.
5 contributions since 27th August 2026.
1 contribution since 13th August 2026.
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Ascents

23 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

A gem rarer than diamonds and a new contender for the hardest in Rocklands.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQfPC4WZy4Q

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/BV4fK6KlBPT/
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2017/07/alex_megos_repeats_the_finnish_line_at_the_coop_8c-71201

[2] https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMegosSportler/photos/1043566919116618
Toby Saxton Boulder | worked 19th Sep 2017
Third ascent?

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BkU11PQDbQs/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Bkphpjll6as/
Daisuke Ichimiya Boulder | worked 6th Aug 2018
Jimmy Webb Boulder | worked 29th Jun 2019 8C

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Wc6wBDvrR/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ9HxOHjfUb/

[2] https://youtu.be/XLfgASHWgOE?t=27

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/ChkTmDcDPIl/
14 sessions.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C_-jAYGN5Hk/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXl-pxDqxB0

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C9E-7eWNJ9C/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NyVifxpSWU&t=904s

References

[1] https://youtu.be/bpCZn2PXmEE?t=99

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DL7uL2wNf0H/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DL7uL2wNf0H/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMS2dIoiXYw/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG7zeZISx2E

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DNV2L4Rs0ZJ/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgK2h1IZYyM
4 sessions.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DZsV4uhiF2Z/

[2] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaFv0FGIaUM

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DaOa7HQjGnE/
Keenan Takahashi Boulder | worked 12th Aug 2026

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DcOUrBWRTuv/

[2] https://www.8a.nu/news/solly-kemball-ticks-the-finnish-line-8c

[3] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2026/08/climbing_the_best_boulder_in_the_world-74203

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DdT_inBjG15/

[2] https://fanatic-climbing.com/remi-duboz-empoche-the-finnish-line-the-finnish-line-repeated-by-remi-duboz/
Pablo Hammack Boulder | worked Before 27th Aug 2026