The Shield | 8A Boulder problem at Curry Village Boulders

United States / California / Mariposa County
8a.nu

Quick Info

Grade 8A
Type Boulder problem
Crag Curry Village Boulders
Country United States 🇺🇸
Rock type Granite
History
First ascent Randy Puro (2006)
Recorded repeats 2

Quick Info

Grade 8A
Type Boulder problem
Crag Curry Village Boulders
Country United States 🇺🇸
Rock type Granite
History
First ascent Randy Puro (2006)
Recorded repeats 2
See also Last Line of Defense.
Contributors
33 contributions since 14th May 2025.
4 contributions since 12th May 2026.
2 contributions since 14th April 2026.

Pics + Vids

Loading pics and vids...

Ascents

3 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

References

[1] https://betabase.blogspot.com/2006/11/11-20-06-shield.html
Third ascent.

The low start is going to be one of the best and hardest out there. [2]

References

[1] https://youtu.be/RolMVOvwPmA?t=1070

[2] https://www.8a.nu/crags/bouldering/united-states/housekeeping/sectors/unknown-sector-78c19/routes/the-shield/
Katie Lamb Boulder | worked 26th Apr 2022