Oli Grounsell

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Quick Info

From: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Hardest Boulder (Worked): 8A+
Hardest Sport (Worked): 8c+
Hardest Trad (Worked): E9
Contributors
4 contributions since 28th July 2021.

Quick Info

From: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Hardest Boulder (Worked): 8A+
Hardest Sport (Worked): 8c+
Hardest Trad (Worked): E9
Contributors
4 contributions since 28th July 2021.

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Ascents

7 recorded ascents.

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Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Megalopa 8c+ Lead | worked Apr 2015
Fourth ascent.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2015/04/megalopa_8c+_for_oli_grounsell-69667
Radar Ez 8c Lead | worked
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Ropes of Maui 8A+ Boulder | worked Nov 2014
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
The Zone E9 Lead | worked 11th Mar 2013

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/61843723
Mission Impossible E9 Lead | worked Jun 2016
Third ascent.

I'd say this is the first route I have done which genuinely felt E9, purely for the physical difficulty (8a+/b). A lot of the others are kind of hovering on the border.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2016/06/third_ascent_of_mission_impossible_e9_7a_for_oli_grounsell-70520
Point Blank E8 Lead Apr 2015
Second go.
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Christine 8a Deep Water Solo | ground up 4th Sep 2019