Dreamtime (pre break) | 8B+ Boulder problem

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See also Dreamtime.
This is currently unclimbable. Typically this is because the climb existed in some state but then changed significantly (e.g. by losing holds) and is now considered a different climb.

The first proposed 8C, it was later downgraded to 8B+ when Dave Graham found a heel hook. There were also suggestions of hold improvement. Around November 2009 the crux pinch broke off making the problem harder. Dreamtime is now considered 8C again.

References

[1] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/dreamtime-a-dream-which-vanished-for-a-second-only.html

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8B+ 8B+ (hard) 8B+/8C 8C (soft) 8C No vote
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Ascents

16 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/fred-nicole-sends-dreamtime-8c-at-cresciano-switzerland.html
Second ascent.

it was a very warm april day. in the morning I visited my grandmothers birthday party & then drove down to ticino with @steini_kristalle 🔥🔥 despite the 25degrees I had my best try late in the afternoon 🍀 but it was done for the saison & we cleaned the Boulder. I gave it up. When it was dark, steini convinced me to give it another try. a last try...so we walked back to dreamtime. After sitting in the dark for some time we turned on the light. I topped it out on my first try 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 once again big thank mr. @steini_kristalle for this amazing day🙏 I would not have done it that day...without you 😘 [2]

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2001/05/hardest_boulder_problem_repeated_in_the_dark-54

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/CrAtOejMyK1/

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc1INq0UPZI

[4] On The Edge issue 110, page 15
Third ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PaKnVUVBbw
Fourth ascent.

References

[1] https://www.desnivel.com/bulder/chris-sharma-repite-dreamtime/

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/CqL3qWgr6G3/
Fifth ascent. 9 sessions.

References

[1] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/interviews/christian-core-and-dreamtime-at-cresciano.html

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIGOhSa50k4
Thomas Willenberg Boulder | worked 9th Apr 2003 8C
Sixth ascent.

References

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,1459.msg16193.html#msg16193

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/smith_repeats_dreamtime-73118

References

[1] https://www.8a.nu/news/james-litz-9b-profile
Dai Koyamada Boulder | worked 9th Nov 2004 8B+
Tyler Landman Boulder | worked 23rd Nov 2006 8B+

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L5PxhqHJVs

References

[1] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/dreamtime-repeats.html

References

[1] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/dreamtime-repeats.html

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRra6a3E1Cc

[2] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/gabriele-moroni-climbs-dreamtime-at-cresciano.html
1 session.

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