Shaolin | 9A Boulder problem at First Creek Canyon

United States / Nevada / Clark County
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To the right of Trieste. 8B into two hard, low percentage moves.

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Ascents

5 successful ascents and 2 unsuccessful attempts recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9mPC5drdAM

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/DCZk1XUyjjW/
Second ascent. 14 sessions.

Difficult 8B (some argue 8B+) into 1 move 8A+/8B into 1 move 8A/8A+ implies soft 9A to me. In iso, for the last few sessions, I was able to climb the intro boulder 95% of the time, the crux throw 75% of the time, and the last move 100% of the time. Yet linking these sections together felt super improbable. I really had to push for my determination to trump my expectations. [2]

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DG563KlOnzH/

[3] https://www.8a.nu/crags/bouldering/united-states/first-creek/sectors/trieste-area/routes/shaolin/

[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQKBn-8lba0
Third ascent.

References

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

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DTBBL4DESiB/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DUi-Di8j9qW

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayji9tDdMx8

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9-G7cQnZS0