Daniel Woods

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Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Date of birth: 1st August 1989
Age: 35 years old
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 61 kg
Hardest Boulder (Worked): 9A
Hardest Boulder (Flash): 8B+
Hardest Sport (Worked): 9b
Hardest Sport (Flash): 8c+
Notable Partnerships
Jimmy Webb
Paul Robinson
Dave Graham

Daniel Woods is a boulderer and sport climber from the USA. He is notable for the longevity of his career together with the depth and breadth of his climbing CV.

References

[1] Interview with 8a.nu, 4th February 2022 https://www.8a.nu/news/daniel-woods-8c+-9a-and-9a+-progress-interview

Contributors
108 contributions since 15th May 2021.
24 contributions since 3rd June 2024.

Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Date of birth: 1st August 1989
Age: 35 years old
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 61 kg
Hardest Boulder (Worked): 9A
Hardest Boulder (Flash): 8B+
Hardest Sport (Worked): 9b
Hardest Sport (Flash): 8c+
Notable Partnerships
Jimmy Webb
Paul Robinson
Dave Graham

Daniel Woods is a boulderer and sport climber from the USA. He is notable for the longevity of his career together with the depth and breadth of his climbing CV.

References

[1] Interview with 8a.nu, 4th February 2022 https://www.8a.nu/news/daniel-woods-8c+-9a-and-9a+-progress-interview

Contributors
108 contributions since 15th May 2021.
24 contributions since 3rd June 2024.

Lists

Podcasts

Pics + Vids

La Force Tranquille (8C, FA)
Added at 09:10 on 20 October 2023
Box Therapy (8C, FA)
Added at 18:10 on 13 October 2023
© Daniel Woods
https://www.instagram.com/stories/dawoods89/321279...
The Game (8C, FA)
Added at 09:10 on 20 October 2023
Adrenaline (8C+, FA)
Added at 17:09 on 21 September 2024
The Ice Knife SDS (8C+, FA)
Added at 19:09 on 11 September 2024
Sleepwalker (8C+)
View this post on Instagram

Added at 04:10 on 14 October 2023
Defying Gravity (8C, FA)
Added at 22:12 on 17 December 2023
In Search of Time Lost (8C, FA)
Added at 08:04 on 18 April 2024
Off the Wagon Low (8C+)
Added at 19:09 on 11 September 2024
Freakshow (8C)
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Added at 09:02 on 03 February 2024
NEM (8B+)
Added at 11:09 on 18 September 2024
Invisible Man (8C+)
Added at 09:08 on 06 August 2024
Adrenaline (8C+, FA)
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Added at 17:02 on 12 February 2024
The Process (8C+, FA)
Added at 10:06 on 15 June 2024
Hypnotized Minds (8C+, FA)
Added at 10:08 on 06 August 2024
Adrenaline (8C+, FA)
Added at 19:09 on 20 September 2024
The Dark Passenger (8B+, FA)
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Added at 14:05 on 02 May 2024
Freakshow (8C)
Added at 19:09 on 20 September 2024
La Capella (9b)
Added at 18:12 on 18 December 2020
Witness the Fitness (8C)
Added at 08:12 on 22 December 2020
Sleepwalker (8C+)
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Added at 12:02 on 10 February 2021
Grand Illusion (8C+)
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Added at 16:06 on 07 June 2021
The Process (8C+, FA)
Added at 18:12 on 29 December 2022
The Nest (8C, FA)
Added at 21:02 on 03 February 2023
Monkey Wedding (8C)
Added at 15:03 on 29 March 2023
Compass North (8B+)
Added at 17:01 on 04 January 2023
Lucid Dreaming (8C)
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Added at 17:12 on 20 December 2021
Lucid Dreaming (8C)
Added at 13:05 on 09 May 2023
Return of the Sleepwalker (9A, FA)
Added at 16:06 on 21 June 2021
Versace (8B)
Added at 11:12 on 05 December 2021
Lucid Dreaming (8C)
Added at 17:12 on 20 December 2021
Grand Illusion (8C+)
Added at 09:06 on 25 June 2021
The Process (8C+, FA)
Added at 21:05 on 09 May 2023
The Ice Knife SDS (8C+, FA)
Added at 17:06 on 07 June 2023
The Multiverse (8B+)
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Added at 16:11 on 14 November 2022
Box Therapy (8C, FA)
Added at 13:03 on 24 March 2021
Pegasus (8C)
Added at 16:04 on 14 April 2021
Return of the Sleepwalker (9A, FA)
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Added at 07:04 on 03 April 2021
Dicktopia (8B+, FA)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
Traffic (8C)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
Death Star (8C, FA)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
4-Low (8C, FA)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
Primitivo (8C)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
Off the Wagon Low (8C+)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
Megatron (9A)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
Direct Hit (8C, FA)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
Box Therapy (8C, FA)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
La Rustica (8C)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
Off the Wagon (8B+)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
The Kingdom (8B+)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
Squoze (8B+)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
Box Therapy (8C, FA)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
Black Eagle Assis (8B+)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
Skadoosh (8B+)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
Pirate's Code (8C)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
The Finnish Line (8C)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
Tron (8B+, FA)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
Defying Gravity (8C, FA)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
Creature from the Black Lagoon (8C+, FA)
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Added at 21:04 on 07 April 2021
The Wheel of Life (9a)
Added at 08:12 on 07 December 2021
Insomniac (8C+)
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Added at 21:09 on 15 September 2022
Insomniac (8C+)
Added at 16:06 on 09 June 2023
La Capella (9b)
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Added at 13:10 on 12 October 2022
Jade (8B+, FA)
Added at 10:05 on 07 May 2023
Compass North (8B+)
Added at 03:10 on 08 October 2022
Empath (9a)
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Added at 06:06 on 12 June 2022
Compass North (8B+)
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Added at 16:10 on 10 October 2022
Radja (8B+)
Added at 07:11 on 03 November 2022

Ascents

119 recorded ascents.

This timeline is missing some ascents where the date of the ascent is unknown. Use the other tabs to view these ascents.
Year Climb Grade Style Date
2003 Youth Worldchampionshi...
Youth		 2nd 21st September 2003
2004 Echale 8B+ Boulder | worked 2004
First ascent.
Super Tweak 8c Lead | worked 14th Aug 2004
UIAA World Youth Champ...
Youth		 3rd Lead (Youth B Male) 12th September 2004
North American Champio...
Comp		 3rd Lead (Men) 28th November 2004
North American Champio...
Comp		 1st Boulder (Men) 28th November 2004
2005 Esperanza 8B+ Boulder | worked 28th Dec 2005
2006 Dark Waters 8A+ Boulder | worked 25th Feb 2006
First ascent.
Necessary Evil 8c+ Lead | worked 28th Oct 2006
4 sessions. Sixth go.
2007 Terre de Sienne 8B Boulder | worked 5th Jan 2007
1 session.
The Saadhu 8B+ Boulder | worked 9th Jun 2007
Jade 8B+ Boulder | worked 19th Jun 2007
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpfIEes3lnw
Don't Get Too Greedy 8B Boulder | worked 13th Aug 2007
Midnight Express 8B+ Boulder | worked 16th Dec 2007
Second ascent.
Trice 8A+ Boulder | worked 22nd Dec 2007
2008 Bloody Mary 8B+ Boulder | worked 2008
First ascent.
Sky 8B Boulder | worked 2008
First ascent.

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/ondemand/38737/128647607#t=19m02s
IFSC Climbing Worldcup...
World Cup		 3rd Boulder (Men) 19th April 2008
In Search of Time Lost 8C Boulder | worked 9th May 2008
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXy2f9f4q6Y
El Corazon 8A+ Boulder | worked 5th Jul 2008
First ascent.
2009 Magic Touch 8B Boulder | worked 30th Mar 2009
First ascent.
IFSC Climbing Worldcup...
World Cup		 2nd Boulder (Men) 6th June 2009
The Power of Goodbye 8B Boulder | worked 21st Nov 2009
Fourth go.
American Gangster 8B+ Boulder | worked 25th Nov 2009
First ascent.
2010 Terremer 8C Boulder | worked 30th Jan 2010
Third ascent.
The Game 8C Boulder | worked 10th Feb 2010
First ascent. 17 sessions.

Daniel initially suggested 8C+ but later revised this to 8C.

After returning back and using the new method, The Game felt to be more like a soft v15 than 16. A couple of the holds have seemed to of grown in size from brushing. This new method is different from what I did, so therefore it is a different boulder problem. Before, I could not use these holds since they were not as positive as they are now. Regardless, it is still an amazing boulder! [1]

References

[1] https://www.8a.nu/crags/bouldering/united-states/boulder-canyon/sectors/unknown-sector-d5314/routes/the-game/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L14nMP1ci6M
Desperanza 8C Boulder | worked 27th Feb 2010
First ascent.
IFSC Climbing Worldcup...
World Cup		 1st Boulder (Men) 5th June 2010
Evil Backwards 8B Boulder | worked 28th Jun 2010
First ascent.
Jaws II 9a+ Lead | worked 4th Oct 2010
Second ascent.

2nd asc. spent a few days on it a couple years ago and did it 3rd day this year. Hard route to grade and very specialized. the breakdown is a 2 move 8A+ for the first crux followed by a mini 12d into a 7C+ lurp dyno move. both cruxes involve around one low percentage move each. the outro section is around 8a. At first I thought 9a but after falling off the 2nd crux twice and having to fight in good conditions, I thought this could be harder. Psyched route season begins.
Hypnotized Minds 8C+ Boulder | worked 21st Oct 2010
First ascent.

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/16255692
2011 Warpath 8B+ Boulder | worked 18th Mar 2011
Second ascent. 2 sessions.
Practice of the Wild 8B+ Boulder | worked 16th Apr 2011
Ill Thrill 8B+ Boulder | worked 19th Apr 2011
Third ascent.
Believe in Two 8B+ Boulder | worked 20th Apr 2011
Second ascent. 2 sessions.
IFSC Climbing Worldcup...
World Cup		 2nd Boulder (Men) 18th June 2011
La Force Tranquille 8C Boulder | worked 15th Oct 2011
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mzks6Cqd3c
Entlinge 8B+ Boulder | flash 28th Nov 2011

At the time the problem was considered 8B+/C which would have made it a strong contender for the hardest flash ever.

Crazy moment... felt like I was climbing in a dream. The style just fit me perfectly. A perfect power problem out a 50 degree overhang.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2011/11/daniel_woods_flashes_entlinge_8b+c-65253
2012 Mind to Motion 8B+ Boulder | worked 29th Jan 2012
First ascent.
Catharsis 8B+ Boulder | worked 14th Feb 2012
Paint it Black 8C Boulder | worked 29th Feb 2012
First ascent.
Oliphant's Dawn 8B+ Boulder | worked 8th Aug 2012
Monkey Wedding 8C Boulder | worked 13th Aug 2012

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGPSxGMtgo4
White Noise 8B+ Boulder | worked 18th Sep 2012
First ascent.
Pure Imagination 8c+ Lead | flash 2nd Nov 2012
2013 The Grey 8B+ Boulder | worked 22nd Jan 2013
1 session.
Hydrangea (Pre 2016 Break) 8C Boulder | worked 14th Feb 2013
Second ascent.
The Bridge of Ashes 8C Boulder | worked 10th Mar 2013
1 session.

This was the first time I had done a boulder of this difficulty in a session. It would not have been possible without the help of Dave. He cleaned this line, battled with it, and overcame. Dave inspires me in a way that he can turn nothing into something majestic. He is a wizard and never fails to amaze.

References

[1] https://climbingnarc.com/2013/03/quick-2nd-ascent-of-bridge-of-ashes-daniel-woods/

[2] https://climbingnarc.com/2013/05/daniel-woods-repeating-bridge-of-ashes-v15/
The Ice Knife 8B+ Boulder | worked 19th May 2013
Second ascent.
The Wheel of Life 9a Boulder | worked 23rd Jul 2013

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/71856230
The Wheel of Chaos 8B Boulder | worked 14th Aug 2013
First ascent.
The Wheel of Wolvo 8B+ Boulder | worked 9th Sep 2013
Delirium 8C Boulder | worked 18th Sep 2013
Second ascent.
The Ice Knife SDS 8C+ Boulder | worked 2nd Nov 2013
First ascent. 13 sessions.

The epic is finally over! 13 days of battling with conditions and falling off of every move (including the final v2 move), implanted doubt in my mind if this thing was going to go down this year.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBEXnU2mafs

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xaLocP5oA4
Carnage 8B Boulder | worked 2nd Nov 2013
First ascent.
Defying Gravity 8C Boulder | worked 16th Nov 2013
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BPSi6G1g34Y/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELflS9U08HU
Meadowlark Lemon 8B+ Boulder | worked 5th Dec 2013
The Nest 8C Boulder | worked 18th Dec 2013
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suuV2pvdOlg
2014 Palabraz 8B Boulder | flash 15th Jan 2014
El Infierno 8B Boulder | flash 19th Jan 2014
Lucid Dreaming 8C Boulder | worked 28th Jan 2014
Second ascent.

References

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

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDZZhEHBaEA

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jke9RI_VJc
The Phoenix 8B+ Boulder | worked 18th May 2014
Second ascent.
The Escapist 8B Boulder | flash 30th Jun 2014
Second ascent.
Speed of Sound 8B+ Boulder | worked 13th Jul 2014
Komodo 8B+ Boulder | worked 11th Nov 2014
Third ascent.
2015 The Process 8C+ Boulder | worked 15th Jan 2015
First ascent.

References

[1] https://twitter.com/SeaOfCzars/status/556695699039850497

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8wPSCsKMc

[3] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2015/01/woods_climbs_the_process_on_grandpa_peabody-69447

[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzn43YOyaLk

[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZJW5IcTaA4
NEM 8B+ Boulder | worked 3rd Mar 2015

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQA7zdrMxQk
Noise vs. Beauty 8C Boulder | worked 18th Jun 2015
First ascent.
Good Hope 8B Boulder | worked 1st Aug 2015

Second go.
2016 Everything Gneiss 8C Boulder | worked 23rd Apr 2016
First ascent.
Creature from the Black Lagoon 8C+ Boulder | worked 27th Sep 2016
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BK6hd_OgYKg/
Jumpman 8B+ Boulder | worked 27th Dec 2016
First ascent.
2017 Neon Desert 8B+ Boulder | worked 9th Feb 2017
Tron 8B+ Boulder | worked 12th Mar 2017
First ascent. Around 5 sessions.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BRkEnBYjgHv/
2018 Bhai Bon 8B+ Boulder | worked 2018
Second ascent.
La Capella 9b Lead | worked 25th Feb 2018

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3LiD_967CI

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/BfolWlGlk_b/
First Ley 9a+ Lead | worked 13th Mar 2018
Dark Side of the Compass 8B+ Boulder | worked 22nd May 2018
Second ascent.
Reverse Cowgirl 8B+ Boulder | worked 14th Jun 2018
The Finnish Line 8C Boulder | worked 30th Jun 2018

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Bkphpjll6as/
Eskimo Brothers 8B Boulder | flash 19th Jul 2018
Pirate's Code 8C Boulder | worked Aug 2018
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BmDtxREFP0Y/
Mirta 8B+ Boulder | worked 7th Aug 2018

Second go.
Cosmic Artifact 8B+ Boulder | worked 9th Aug 2018
Black Eagle Assis 8B+ Boulder | worked 16th Aug 2018

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm1lCJyl69o/
Skadoosh 8B+ Boulder | worked 18th Aug 2018
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmq1kh1lOUi/
Ace of Spades 9a+ Lead | worked 18th Oct 2018
Second ascent.
Box Therapy 8C Boulder | worked 29th Oct 2018
First ascent.

Daniel initially suggested 8C+ but later adjusted his suggestion to 8C after Brooke Raboutou and Shawn Raboutou repeated the problem and suggested a downgrade.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/B2zR9tqlktg/

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpe4V1Ql5gn/

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR1QDk76LRk
2019 Megatron 9A Boulder | did not finish 2019

In 2018 Daniel put a month or so in to trying to link the lower section.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/B7y77BgFQXw/
Sleepwalker 8C+ Boulder | worked 21st Jan 2019
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs6GxAzlYr3/
Squoze 8B+ Boulder | worked 25th Jan 2019
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BsqYQBLl_vM/
Off the Wagon 8B+ Boulder | worked Apr 2019

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BwjzOJsFDIG/
The Kingdom 8B+ Boulder | worked 16th Apr 2019
Fourth ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BwZdibOlEkk/
La Rustica 8C Boulder | worked 6th May 2019

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxNaC_mllIj/
Direct Hit 8C Boulder | worked Jun 2019
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/B6BQ9BolXgJ/
2020 4-Low 8C Boulder | worked Mar 2020
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/B-FJ_t5FUpZ/
Primitivo 8C Boulder | worked Mar 2020

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/B9wlod4lDRQ/
Off the Wagon Low 8C+ Boulder | worked 9th Mar 2020
Third ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/B9hFnvgFmjH/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MZrV6RHX8YU

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZrV6RHX8YU
Death Star 8C Boulder | worked Apr 2020
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/B_SwepSFsAi/
Traffic 8C Boulder | worked 11th May 2020
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CADe0rZl7bt/
Versace 8B Boulder | worked 19th May 2020
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://youtu.be/walNBP8AKr8
Dicktopia 8B+ Boulder | worked 3rd Sep 2020
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CErh1HvDK3H/
Empath 9a Lead | worked Between 21st Oct 2020 and 1st Nov 2020
Third ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CGpuWvtFF22/
2021 Return of the Sleepwalker 9A Boulder | worked 31st Mar 2021
First ascent. 52 sessions.

The final 16 days of my trip I put myself in complete isolation in the desert and camped. Every night I just watched video footage of myself on the line to stay psyched. I started talking to myself a lot as if someone was there with me haha. The final week the climb was starting to feel more stressful than fun. I’d wake up every morning with butterflies in my stomach, anxious to know if I could get one more move further or not. Waiting for the point where I was gonna see regression and then that was it for my motivation. But each day I told myself to go one move further... every day was just a training day to get fitter. 2 days before I sent I stuck the final move and fell kicking my toe hook up into the final end jug. I knew then that I had sent... but didn’t. I also knew I had one more good day left before conditions were too hot to do it. I put everything in on that final day and sent. Sent alone (got iPhone footy of the send). It was a powerful feeling doing it alone. My friend Jon Glassberg walked up as I was preparing for the final slab and filmed me topping out. Was a fuckin dope experience that I will take with me into the next projects. [1]

From the video of his ascent [3].

Spotter:

How'd it feel?

Daniel:

Hard.

References

[1] https://www.8a.nu/news/woods-explains-his-successful-9a-insanity-f7jh0

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/CNK44j-jDtP/

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoEeHwd5GTs
Pegasus 8C Boulder | worked 3rd Apr 2021

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBlTGHzPnZk
Spidey 8B+ Boulder | worked 10th May 2021
Grand Illusion 8C+ Boulder | worked 7th Jun 2021

Third ascent.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP0yV5dDaRd/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C748SL0rH6A
2022 Insomniac 8C+ Boulder | worked 15th Sep 2022

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CiiIpjduTs8/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X_RD2PkrNg
Compass North 8B+ Boulder | flash 13th Oct 2022

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjia63Lr9_u/

[2] https://youtu.be/_kvsRv-5Z5Q?t=337
Radja 8B+ Boulder | worked 15th Oct 2022

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8mmYt7Qivo
The Multiverse 8B+ Boulder | worked Nov 2022

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck8m9c7OS1L/
2023 Crystal Vein 8B Boulder | worked 20th Aug 2023
First ascent.
2024 Adrenaline 8C+ Boulder | worked Between 1st Jan 2024 and 7th Feb 2024
First ascent. Around 25 sessions.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C3QP1yxufRh/?img_index=1

[2] https://www.climbing.com/news/daniel-woods-adrenaline-v16/

[3] https://youtu.be/JxCA2_gSn8Y?t=738
Freakshow 8C Boulder | worked Jan 2024

Daniel broke a hold which he felt then bumped the grade up.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C2z7CqQO7mt/?img_index=1

[2] https://youtu.be/JxCA2_gSn8Y?
The Dark Passenger 8B+ Boulder | worked Apr 2024
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C6eAbTwOAN6/?img_index=1
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
La Capella 9b Lead | worked 25th Feb 2018 9b

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3LiD_967CI

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/BfolWlGlk_b/
Jaws II 9a+ Lead | worked 4th Oct 2010 9a+ (soft)
Second ascent.

2nd asc. spent a few days on it a couple years ago and did it 3rd day this year. Hard route to grade and very specialized. the breakdown is a 2 move 8A+ for the first crux followed by a mini 12d into a 7C+ lurp dyno move. both cruxes involve around one low percentage move each. the outro section is around 8a. At first I thought 9a but after falling off the 2nd crux twice and having to fight in good conditions, I thought this could be harder. Psyched route season begins.
First Ley 9a+ Lead | worked 13th Mar 2018
Ace of Spades 9a+ Lead | worked 18th Oct 2018 9a+ (soft)
Second ascent.
Empath 9a Lead | worked Between 21st Oct 2020 and 1st Nov 2020
Third ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CGpuWvtFF22/
Necessary Evil 8c+ Lead | worked 28th Oct 2006
4 sessions. Sixth go.
Pure Imagination 8c+ Lead | flash 2nd Nov 2012 8c+ (soft)
Super Tweak 8c Lead | worked 14th Aug 2004
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Return of the Sleepwalker 9A Boulder | worked 31st Mar 2021 9A
First ascent. 52 sessions.

The final 16 days of my trip I put myself in complete isolation in the desert and camped. Every night I just watched video footage of myself on the line to stay psyched. I started talking to myself a lot as if someone was there with me haha. The final week the climb was starting to feel more stressful than fun. I’d wake up every morning with butterflies in my stomach, anxious to know if I could get one more move further or not. Waiting for the point where I was gonna see regression and then that was it for my motivation. But each day I told myself to go one move further... every day was just a training day to get fitter. 2 days before I sent I stuck the final move and fell kicking my toe hook up into the final end jug. I knew then that I had sent... but didn’t. I also knew I had one more good day left before conditions were too hot to do it. I put everything in on that final day and sent. Sent alone (got iPhone footy of the send). It was a powerful feeling doing it alone. My friend Jon Glassberg walked up as I was preparing for the final slab and filmed me topping out. Was a fuckin dope experience that I will take with me into the next projects. [1]

From the video of his ascent [3].

Spotter:

How'd it feel?

Daniel:

Hard.

References

[1] https://www.8a.nu/news/woods-explains-his-successful-9a-insanity-f7jh0

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/CNK44j-jDtP/

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoEeHwd5GTs
Megatron 9A Boulder | did not finish 2019

In 2018 Daniel put a month or so in to trying to link the lower section.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/B7y77BgFQXw/
Hypnotized Minds 8C+ Boulder | worked 21st Oct 2010
First ascent.

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/16255692
The Ice Knife SDS 8C+ Boulder | worked 2nd Nov 2013 8C+
First ascent. 13 sessions.

The epic is finally over! 13 days of battling with conditions and falling off of every move (including the final v2 move), implanted doubt in my mind if this thing was going to go down this year.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBEXnU2mafs

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xaLocP5oA4
The Process 8C+ Boulder | worked 15th Jan 2015
First ascent.

References

[1] https://twitter.com/SeaOfCzars/status/556695699039850497

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8wPSCsKMc

[3] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2015/01/woods_climbs_the_process_on_grandpa_peabody-69447

[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzn43YOyaLk

[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZJW5IcTaA4
Creature from the Black Lagoon 8C+ Boulder | worked 27th Sep 2016
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BK6hd_OgYKg/
Adrenaline 8C+ Boulder | worked Between 1st Jan 2024 and 7th Feb 2024 8C+ (soft)
First ascent. Around 25 sessions.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C3QP1yxufRh/?img_index=1

[2] https://www.climbing.com/news/daniel-woods-adrenaline-v16/

[3] https://youtu.be/JxCA2_gSn8Y?t=738
Sleepwalker 8C+ Boulder | worked 21st Jan 2019 8C+
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs6GxAzlYr3/
Off the Wagon Low 8C+ Boulder | worked 9th Mar 2020
Third ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/B9hFnvgFmjH/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MZrV6RHX8YU

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZrV6RHX8YU
Grand Illusion 8C+ Boulder | worked 7th Jun 2021

Third ascent.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP0yV5dDaRd/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C748SL0rH6A
Insomniac 8C+ Boulder | worked 15th Sep 2022 8C+ (soft)

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CiiIpjduTs8/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X_RD2PkrNg
Invisible Man 8C+ (approx) Boulder | did not finish

Yeah this is way harder than The Game. [1]

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/20407523
In Search of Time Lost 8C Boulder | worked 9th May 2008
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXy2f9f4q6Y
The Game 8C Boulder | worked 10th Feb 2010 8C
First ascent. 17 sessions.

Daniel initially suggested 8C+ but later revised this to 8C.

After returning back and using the new method, The Game felt to be more like a soft v15 than 16. A couple of the holds have seemed to of grown in size from brushing. This new method is different from what I did, so therefore it is a different boulder problem. Before, I could not use these holds since they were not as positive as they are now. Regardless, it is still an amazing boulder! [1]

References

[1] https://www.8a.nu/crags/bouldering/united-states/boulder-canyon/sectors/unknown-sector-d5314/routes/the-game/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L14nMP1ci6M
Desperanza 8C Boulder | worked 27th Feb 2010 8B+
First ascent.
La Force Tranquille 8C Boulder | worked 15th Oct 2011
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mzks6Cqd3c
Paint it Black 8C Boulder | worked 29th Feb 2012
First ascent.
Defying Gravity 8C Boulder | worked 16th Nov 2013
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BPSi6G1g34Y/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELflS9U08HU
The Nest 8C Boulder | worked 18th Dec 2013
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suuV2pvdOlg
Noise vs. Beauty 8C Boulder | worked 18th Jun 2015
First ascent.
Everything Gneiss 8C Boulder | worked 23rd Apr 2016
First ascent.
Box Therapy 8C Boulder | worked 29th Oct 2018 8C
First ascent.

Daniel initially suggested 8C+ but later adjusted his suggestion to 8C after Brooke Raboutou and Shawn Raboutou repeated the problem and suggested a downgrade.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/B2zR9tqlktg/

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpe4V1Ql5gn/

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR1QDk76LRk
Direct Hit 8C Boulder | worked Jun 2019
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/B6BQ9BolXgJ/
4-Low 8C Boulder | worked Mar 2020 8C
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/B-FJ_t5FUpZ/
Death Star 8C Boulder | worked Apr 2020
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/B_SwepSFsAi/
Terremer 8C Boulder | worked 30th Jan 2010
Third ascent.
Monkey Wedding 8C Boulder | worked 13th Aug 2012 8C

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGPSxGMtgo4
Hydrangea (Pre 2016 Break) 8C Boulder | worked 14th Feb 2013
Second ascent.
The Bridge of Ashes 8C Boulder | worked 10th Mar 2013 8B+
1 session.

This was the first time I had done a boulder of this difficulty in a session. It would not have been possible without the help of Dave. He cleaned this line, battled with it, and overcame. Dave inspires me in a way that he can turn nothing into something majestic. He is a wizard and never fails to amaze.

References

[1] https://climbingnarc.com/2013/03/quick-2nd-ascent-of-bridge-of-ashes-daniel-woods/

[2] https://climbingnarc.com/2013/05/daniel-woods-repeating-bridge-of-ashes-v15/
Delirium 8C Boulder | worked 18th Sep 2013
Second ascent.
Lucid Dreaming 8C Boulder | worked 28th Jan 2014
Second ascent.

References

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

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDZZhEHBaEA

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jke9RI_VJc
The Finnish Line 8C Boulder | worked 30th Jun 2018 8C

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Bkphpjll6as/
Pirate's Code 8C Boulder | worked Aug 2018
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BmDtxREFP0Y/
La Rustica 8C Boulder | worked 6th May 2019

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxNaC_mllIj/
Primitivo 8C Boulder | worked Mar 2020

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/B9wlod4lDRQ/
Traffic 8C Boulder | worked 11th May 2020
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CADe0rZl7bt/
Pegasus 8C Boulder | worked 3rd Apr 2021

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBlTGHzPnZk
Freakshow 8C Boulder | worked Jan 2024 8C

Daniel broke a hold which he felt then bumped the grade up.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C2z7CqQO7mt/?img_index=1

[2] https://youtu.be/JxCA2_gSn8Y?
Witness the Fitness 8C Boulder | worked

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es538K0SjSw
Echale 8B+ Boulder | worked 2004
First ascent.
Jade 8B+ Boulder | worked 19th Jun 2007
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpfIEes3lnw
Bloody Mary 8B+ Boulder | worked 2008
First ascent.
American Gangster 8B+ Boulder | worked 25th Nov 2009
First ascent.
Mind to Motion 8B+ Boulder | worked 29th Jan 2012
First ascent.
White Noise 8B+ Boulder | worked 18th Sep 2012
First ascent.
Jumpman 8B+ Boulder | worked 27th Dec 2016
First ascent.
Tron 8B+ Boulder | worked 12th Mar 2017 8B+
First ascent. Around 5 sessions.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BRkEnBYjgHv/
Dicktopia 8B+ Boulder | worked 3rd Sep 2020 8B+
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CErh1HvDK3H/
The Dark Passenger 8B+ Boulder | worked Apr 2024
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C6eAbTwOAN6/?img_index=1
Mystic Stylez 8B+ Boulder | worked 8B+
First ascent.
Esperanza 8B+ Boulder | worked 28th Dec 2005
The Saadhu 8B+ Boulder | worked 9th Jun 2007
Midnight Express 8B+ Boulder | worked 16th Dec 2007
Second ascent.
Warpath 8B+ Boulder | worked 18th Mar 2011
Second ascent. 2 sessions.
Practice of the Wild 8B+ Boulder | worked 16th Apr 2011 8C (soft)
Ill Thrill 8B+ Boulder | worked 19th Apr 2011
Third ascent.
Believe in Two 8B+ Boulder | worked 20th Apr 2011
Second ascent. 2 sessions.
Entlinge 8B+ Boulder | flash 28th Nov 2011 8B+

At the time the problem was considered 8B+/C which would have made it a strong contender for the hardest flash ever.

Crazy moment... felt like I was climbing in a dream. The style just fit me perfectly. A perfect power problem out a 50 degree overhang.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2011/11/daniel_woods_flashes_entlinge_8b+c-65253
Catharsis 8B+ Boulder | worked 14th Feb 2012 8B (soft)
Oliphant's Dawn 8B+ Boulder | worked 8th Aug 2012 8B+
The Grey 8B+ Boulder | worked 22nd Jan 2013 8B+ (soft)
1 session.
The Ice Knife 8B+ Boulder | worked 19th May 2013 8B+
Second ascent.
The Wheel of Wolvo 8B+ Boulder | worked 9th Sep 2013 8C
Meadowlark Lemon 8B+ Boulder | worked 5th Dec 2013 8B+ (soft)
The Phoenix 8B+ Boulder | worked 18th May 2014
Second ascent.
Speed of Sound 8B+ Boulder | worked 13th Jul 2014
Komodo 8B+ Boulder | worked 11th Nov 2014
Third ascent.
NEM 8B+ Boulder | worked 3rd Mar 2015

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQA7zdrMxQk
Neon Desert 8B+ Boulder | worked 9th Feb 2017
Bhai Bon 8B+ Boulder | worked 2018
Second ascent.
Dark Side of the Compass 8B+ Boulder | worked 22nd May 2018
Second ascent.
Reverse Cowgirl 8B+ Boulder | worked 14th Jun 2018
Mirta 8B+ Boulder | worked 7th Aug 2018 8B+

Second go.
Cosmic Artifact 8B+ Boulder | worked 9th Aug 2018 8B+ (hard)
Black Eagle Assis 8B+ Boulder | worked 16th Aug 2018 8B+

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm1lCJyl69o/
Skadoosh 8B+ Boulder | worked 18th Aug 2018
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmq1kh1lOUi/
Squoze 8B+ Boulder | worked 25th Jan 2019 8C
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BsqYQBLl_vM/
Off the Wagon 8B+ Boulder | worked Apr 2019

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BwjzOJsFDIG/
The Kingdom 8B+ Boulder | worked 16th Apr 2019 8C (soft)
Fourth ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BwZdibOlEkk/
Spidey 8B+ Boulder | worked 10th May 2021 8B+
Compass North 8B+ Boulder | flash 13th Oct 2022 8B+ (soft)

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjia63Lr9_u/

[2] https://youtu.be/_kvsRv-5Z5Q?t=337
Radja 8B+ Boulder | worked 15th Oct 2022

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8mmYt7Qivo
The Multiverse 8B+ Boulder | worked Nov 2022 8B+

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck8m9c7OS1L/
The Reckoning 8B+ Boulder | worked
Lost in the Hood 8B+ Boulder | worked 8B
Ode to the Modern Man 8B+ Boulder | worked
Aslan 8B+ Boulder | worked
Warrior Up 8B+ Boulder | worked
Wood Grain Grippin' 8B+ Boulder | worked
Mirror Reality 8B+ Boulder | worked
Sky 8B Boulder | worked 2008
First ascent.

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/ondemand/38737/128647607#t=19m02s
Magic Touch 8B Boulder | worked 30th Mar 2009
First ascent.
Evil Backwards 8B Boulder | worked 28th Jun 2010
First ascent.
The Wheel of Chaos 8B Boulder | worked 14th Aug 2013
First ascent.
Carnage 8B Boulder | worked 2nd Nov 2013 8B
First ascent.
Crystal Vein 8B Boulder | worked 20th Aug 2023
First ascent.
The Buttermilker Sit 8B Boulder | worked
First ascent.
Terre de Sienne 8B Boulder | worked 5th Jan 2007 8B
1 session.
Don't Get Too Greedy 8B Boulder | worked 13th Aug 2007
The Power of Goodbye 8B Boulder | worked 21st Nov 2009
Fourth go.
Palabraz 8B Boulder | flash 15th Jan 2014
El Infierno 8B Boulder | flash 19th Jan 2014
The Escapist 8B Boulder | flash 30th Jun 2014
Second ascent.
Good Hope 8B Boulder | worked 1st Aug 2015

Second go.
Eskimo Brothers 8B Boulder | flash 19th Jul 2018
Versace 8B Boulder | worked 19th May 2020
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://youtu.be/walNBP8AKr8
We Can Build You 8B Boulder | worked 8B+
Dark Waters 8A+ Boulder | worked 25th Feb 2006
First ascent.
El Corazon 8A+ Boulder | worked 5th Jul 2008
First ascent.
Trice 8A+ Boulder | worked 22nd Dec 2007
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
The Wheel of Life 9a Boulder | worked 23rd Jul 2013 9a

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/71856230