Pure Imagination | 8c+ Sport route at The Chocolate Factory

United States / Kentucky / Lee County
UKClimbing.com | 8a.nu
Bolted by Kenny Barker. Also known as Honeycomb Project. See also Wonka Vision.

Initially given 9a which would have made Adam Ondra's 2012 ascent the first onsight of the grade. However Adam felt the route was more 8c+ and Daniel Woods, who flashed the route on the same day, agreed.

Contributors
remus
58 contributions since 8th July 2021.
NHS
6 contributions since 16th January 2026.

Pics + Vids

No pics or vids yet.

Ascents

16 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSb0mfvoDd4
First female ascent.

Wow, really psyched :) Amazing route, totally on edge climbing up a beautiful line! 6th try, 3rd day on it- seems to be my redpoint trend! Video and Photo footage coming by Keith Ladzinski and Andy Mann. Thanks for this awesome route, Jonathan [Siegrest]!

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/33306702

Alex's first flash of the grade.

References

[1] https://dmmwales.com/Journal/December-2012/Megos-impresses-in-the-States

The same day as Adam onsighted The Golden Ticket.
Daniel Woods Lead | flash 2nd Nov 2012 8c+ (soft)
Sean Bailey Lead | worked 25th Oct 2014
Michaela Kiersch Lead | worked 2016
Margo Hayes Lead | worked 25th Mar 2016 8c+
Solveig Korherr Lead | worked 14th Nov 2021
Yannick Flohé Lead | worked 22nd Nov 2022
Second go.

References

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

[2] https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/stories/babsi-zangerl-red-river-gorge/

[3] https://fanatic-climbing.com/babsi-zangerl-revisite-red-river-gorge-babsi-zangerl-back-at-red-river-gorge/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C0SOHJ1O1Ad/?img_index=1

[2] https://www.instagram.com/reels/C0brW6aocXJ/

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3EQat7C_lo

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DCy5CHKuFaz/
Fourth ascent. 2 sessions.

Essentially in a day, except that Annie had had a single poor attempt on the route in 2021 where she lowered off before reaching the top.

References

[1] https://www.8a.nu/news/annie-sanders-17-does-pure-imagination-8c%2B-clzwl

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DQJ168KEXIx/