Radja | 8B+ Boulder problem at Branson

Switzerland / Valais / Martigny

Quick Info

Grade 8B+
Type Boulder problem
Crag Branson
Country Switzerland 🇨🇭
Rock type Gneiss
History
First ascent Fred Nicole (1st Mar 1996)
Recorded repeats 15

Quick Info

Grade 8B+
Type Boulder problem
Crag Branson
Country Switzerland 🇨🇭
Rock type Gneiss
History
First ascent Fred Nicole (1st Mar 1996)
Recorded repeats 15
Translation: King.

Considered to be one of the first 8B+s in the world.

Contributors
85 contributions since 8th April 2021.
ben
2 contributions since 16th April 2026.

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Ascents

16 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

With this ascent Fred became the first person in the world to climb 8B+.

References

[1] https://youtu.be/exAhhD0n8QU?t=807

Second ascent.

References

[1] Klem Lostkot by Mike Robertson, On The Edge Issue 114, page 54

Sébastien Frigault Boulder | worked Oct 2002
Dave Graham Boulder | worked 25th Oct 2005
1 session.

In a session. First 8B+ in the world. childhood dream realized. burly climbing at its finest.

References

[1] Climb Issue 44, page 14

Romain Desgranges Boulder | worked Nov 2009
Sebastian Spauwen Boulder | worked 11th May 2010
Benjamin Nicolas Boulder | worked 7th Nov 2021
Simone Tentori Boulder | worked 27th Feb 2024
3 sessions.