The Boss | 8B Boulder problem at Yarncliffe

United Kingdom / England / Hope Valley

See also The Boss Sit.

Named after John Allen, a prolific force in the Peak District, who sadly died shortly before the first ascent.

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103 contributions since 28th December 2020.
16 contributions since 23rd November 2024.
4 contributions since 11th March 2026.

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Fontainebleau

8A+ (hard) 8A+/8B 8B (soft) 8B 8B (hard) 8B/8B+ 8B+ (soft) 8B+ No vote
1 1 - 3 2 1 1 2 5

Ascents

16 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

References

[1] Ned working the problem https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxhFqQJA4agFVWJ4y72_n2R0_FNC4t-xF2

Micky Page Boulder | worked Between 9th Mar 2020 and 1st Jan 2021
Second ascent.
2 sessions.
James Noble Boulder | worked 10th Apr 2021
First female ascent.
Ben Bransby Boulder | worked 20th Apr 2024
2 sessions.
2 sessions.

A quick ascent with the first session being only 30 mins and the second being 2 goes from the ground!

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG1A335NJmO/

Will Bosi Boulder | worked 26th Nov 2025 8A+ (hard)