The Penrose Step | 8B+ Boulder problem

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Also known as The Ladder Project.
Contributors
remus
10 contributions since 30th December 2021.
benloke
7 contributions since 29th July 2025.
eric.jerome
4 contributions since 28th May 2024.
apurdy
1 contribution since 8th March 2025.

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Ascents

17 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Carlo Traversi Boulder | worked 16th Oct 2013
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.8a.nu/news/8b+-fa-by-carlo-traversi-28979
Jimmy Webb Boulder | worked 4th Nov 2013
Second ascent.
Ben Herrington Boulder | worked 2nd Dec 2016
Anna Stöhr Boulder | worked 1st Nov 2017
First female ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BbAGJQ0BbsR/
Alex Puccio Boulder | worked 3rd Apr 2018

References

[1] https://youtu.be/HLsYJDmY50U

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/BhKNy7XHTyR/

[3] https://www.facebook.com/116408721751605/photos/yes-i-got-revenge-on-penrose-step-v14-8b-yesterday-i-fell-off-the-very-end-a-yea/1869651409760652/
Keenan Takahashi Boulder | worked 17th Apr 2018
Brian Nugent Boulder | worked 24th Nov 2019
Chase Martinez Boulder | worked 19th Oct 2020
Tristan Chen Boulder | worked 10th Nov 2020
Andy Lamb Boulder | worked 14th Oct 2021
Katie Lamb Boulder | worked 18th Apr 2022

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXi_gGCokYg
Taylor McNeill Boulder | worked 21st Apr 2023
Derek Nussbaum Boulder | worked Oct 2023
Chris Terry Boulder | worked 25th Mar 2025
Facundo Langbehn Boulder | worked 13th Apr 2025
Sam Wolff Boulder | worked
Paul Nadler Boulder | worked