Too Big to Flail | E10/7C+ Trad climb

8a.nu
Highball.

A 14m "highball" boulder problem. Considered to be around 7C+ as a boulder problem or 8a+/b as a sport grade.

Contributors: remus
Added 6th November 2021. Last updated 7th August 2024.

Pics + Vids

Nina Williams
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Added at 08:11 on 06 November 2021
Nina Williams
Added at 21:08 on 07 August 2024
Lonnie Kauk
Added at 08:11 on 06 November 2021

Ascents

3 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Alex Honnold Solo | worked 15th Jan 2012
First ascent.

[I was] shaking a bit up there. It's f***ing scary!

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2012/01/alex_honnolds_big_balls_in_bishop-66088
Nina Williams Solo | worked 18th Mar 2019
First female ascent.

References

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

[2] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/nina-williams-first-woman-to-climb-too-big-to-flail-highball-bishop.html

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Wr9txSeSk
Lonnie Kauk Solo | worked
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnsEjtWetU0