Jimmy Webb

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Also known as: James Webb

Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Date of birth: 7th November 1987
Age: 38 years old
Gender: Male
Hardest Boulder (Worked): 8C+
Hardest Boulder (Flash): 8B+
Hardest Sport (Worked): 9a
Contemporaries
Paul Robinson
Daniel Woods
Nalle Hukkataival

Jimmy Webb is a prolific American boulderer known for opening up a large number of hard boulders all around the world, but particularly in Switzerland, Rocklands and the USA.

Contributors
455 contributions since 8th February 2021.
123 contributions since 4th June 2024.
53 contributions since 16th December 2024.
27 contributions since 3rd October 2025.
TdG
21 contributions since 10th November 2025.
14 contributions since 8th March 2025.
8 contributions since 15th December 2025.
4 contributions since 27th September 2025.
2 contributions since 11th August 2025.
2 contributions since 16th December 2025.

Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Date of birth: 7th November 1987
Age: 38 years old
Gender: Male
Hardest Boulder (Worked): 8C+
Hardest Boulder (Flash): 8B+
Hardest Sport (Worked): 9a
Contemporaries
Paul Robinson
Daniel Woods
Nalle Hukkataival

Jimmy Webb is a prolific American boulderer known for opening up a large number of hard boulders all around the world, but particularly in Switzerland, Rocklands and the USA.

Contributors
455 contributions since 8th February 2021.
123 contributions since 4th June 2024.
53 contributions since 16th December 2024.
27 contributions since 3rd October 2025.
TdG
21 contributions since 10th November 2025.
14 contributions since 8th March 2025.
8 contributions since 15th December 2025.
4 contributions since 27th September 2025.
2 contributions since 11th August 2025.
2 contributions since 16th December 2025.

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Ascents

139 recorded ascents.

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References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMCexFuxQeE
Empath Second ascent. 9a Lead | worked 21st Oct 2020 9a+
Groove Train 2 sessions. Fourth go. 8c Lead | worked 9th Sep 2015
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/138381117

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/8i6MNqKIyr/

[3] https://www.instagram.com/p/4zADennpxV/

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2017/08/creature_from_the_black_lagoon_8c+_by_jimmy_webb-71239

Back in the middle of November we made a trip to Red Rocks to escape the snow falling in California. I had a plan to try a very rad and HARD project in Black Velvet Canyon that was originally tried by @nalle_hukkataival. Initially I could not do a single move. But over the course of 11 days... with many moments of frustration I found myself on top of what could be the hardest boulder in the country.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMIIffUMV8g

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs6DF_FBU5W/

References

[1] https://youtu.be/W5HjTGwqero

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/B9C7aUhhE1h/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76v9jvW56vw
Poison the Well Second ascent. 8C+ Boulder | worked 7th Apr 2020 8C+ (soft)

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CjGDk3-Lg88/

[2] https://youtu.be/_X_RD2PkrNg?t=228

Probably the most conditions dependent boulder I've tried in my life. [1]

References

[1] https://youtu.be/RolMVOvwPmA?t=2345

One of the coolest projects i've ever climbed. Big thanks to Carlo for showing me this thing. Climbed it basically on my last day, last literal try. Couldn't ask for a better finish to my trip. Back to the USA tuesday.
Delirium First ascent. 8C Boulder | worked 10th Sep 2013
The Bridge of Ashes 8C Boulder | worked 10th Nov 2013 8B+

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suuV2pvdOlg

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/l-cp8qqI1M/
The Understanding Second ascent. 8C Boulder | worked 10th Apr 2014

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/3SDWTXKI_B/

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/yfDEa8KI5u/

[3] https://www.instagram.com/p/pjtaHqqI8z/

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40j-3y7aJJ8
Southern Drawl First ascent. 8C Boulder | worked 19th Nov 2015 8B+

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/149599213

[2] https://www.instagram.com/rockandicemag/p/_kksX_JcCA/

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/152463432?fl=pl&fe=vl

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2016/02/le_pied_a_coulisse_8c+_repeated_twice-70263
The Outer Limits First ascent. 8C Boulder | worked 11th Oct 2017

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvb9DdchVQ6/
Primitivo First ascent. 8C Boulder | worked 1st Apr 2019
Der Mit dem Fels Tanzt 8C Boulder | worked 3rd Apr 2019
Monkey Wedding 8C Boulder | worked 27th Jun 2019
The Finnish Line 8C Boulder | worked 29th Jun 2019 8C
Parzival Second ascent. 8C Boulder | worked 16th Jul 2019 8C

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TezEiF3rIxo

References

[1] https://youtu.be/3T1EKenKYoE
Roadkill Second ascent. 8C Boulder | worked 7th Apr 2020 8C

References

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

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

While attempting the line in 2022 Jimmy took a nasty fall and badly broke his ankle.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CvnW8qNynyc/?img_index=1

[2] https://youtu.be/cOME1mp0_A4?t=526

Potentially a contender for the hardest technical boulder in the world? [1]

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CzompxgxJ9-/?img_index=1

References

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

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DItxlxgvgv4/?img_index=6

References

[1] https://youtu.be/W5nKWDn--to?t=914

[2] https://www.instagram.com/testpiececlimbing/reel/C5GvY5ZNUj_/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C7hNQbSJZ4A/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C7hNQbSJZ4A/
Aslan 8B+ Boulder | worked 21st Jun 2010
Midnight Express 8B+ Boulder | worked 20th Feb 2011
Esperanza 8B+ Boulder | worked 14th Dec 2011
Mirror Reality Second ascent. 1 session. 8B+ Boulder | worked 28th Feb 2012
Warrior Up Third ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked 30th Jun 2012
Ninja Skills Third ascent. 2 sessions. 8B+ Boulder | worked 11th Mar 2013
Off the Wagon Third ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked 21st Mar 2013
The Wheel of Wolvo First ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked 5th Sep 2013 8C

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VCXhkUbIRE
The Penrose Step Second ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked 4th Nov 2013
The Multiverse First ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked 2014 8B+
Blood of a Young Wolf 8B+ Boulder | worked 5th Jan 2014
Neon Desert 8B+ Boulder | worked 13th Feb 2014

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/lfuU1-qI52/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/liJhF1qI26/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/lvFfxoKI0J/
New Base Line 8B+ Boulder | worked 31st Mar 2014
Entlinge 8B+ Boulder | worked 14th Apr 2014 8B
Practice of the Wild 8B+ Boulder | worked 15th Apr 2014 8C (soft)
Believe in Two Third ascent? 8B+ Boulder | worked 24th Apr 2014
Radja 8B+ Boulder | worked 19th May 2014
The Phoenix Third ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked 22nd May 2014

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y2trQR6qsE

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/lS1-9yKIyH/
The Reckoning Third ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked 11th Sep 2014
Komodo First ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked 7th Nov 2014

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/140515564

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQBqnM6IyRk

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2016/03/jimmy_webb_flashes_the_globalist_8b+-70359
Mirta 8B+ Boulder | worked 1st Jun 2016 8B+
Kintsugi Second ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked 19th Dec 2016 8C
Jumpman 8B+ Boulder | worked 21st Jan 2017
The Eagle and the Hawk Second ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked 23rd Jan 2017
Cosmic Artifact Second ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked 10th Jun 2017 8B (hard)
Domestic Cat Second ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked 19th Aug 2017
The Expanse Second ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked 31st Mar 2018
North Ridge 8B+ Boulder | worked 18th Aug 2018
Squoze First ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked 6th Dec 2018 8B+/8C
Mind Shift First ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked 23rd Jan 2019

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuZrjE9YLUg
Black Eagle Assis 8B+ Boulder | worked 18th Jun 2019 8B+
Reverse Cowgirl 8B+ Boulder | worked 29th Jun 2019
The Saifa Second ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked 10th Aug 2019
Show Your Scars 8B+ Boulder | worked 5th Nov 2020
Transience First ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked 5th Nov 2020

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CNSppaTs512/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjwzxkoqBM8
Shadow Walker 8B+ Boulder | worked 21st Jun 2021 8B

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXqGE7oERVg

References

[1] https://youtu.be/cOME1mp0_A4?t=280

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/C8Z6K2Uugby/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DFvjVyuyh32/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DNOnQT8BE2m/
Big Kat First ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked
Third Eye Awakening Second ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked
Old Man Winter First ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked
Lost in the Hood 8B+ Boulder | worked 8B
Motorhead First ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked
Echale 8B+ Boulder | worked

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DA6ca2my7sy/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qIJdpROk-/
Tomba First ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked
Tilted World Second ascent. 8B Boulder | worked 24th Jan 2011
The Shining First ascent. 8B Boulder | worked 5th Jul 2012
Roses and Blue Jays 8B Boulder | flash 13th Dec 2012
The Vice 8B Boulder | flash 28th Jun 2013

It felt surprisingly easy. Yet that’s how most flashes at your limit should feel. It’s that wild moment where everything comes together perfectly and your left standing there wondering what just happened. [1]

References

[1] https://climbingnarc.com/2013/07/it-felt-surprisingly-easy/
A Simple Knowing 8B Boulder | flash 30th Jul 2013
The Teacup 8B Boulder | flash 29th Oct 2013

References

[1] https://youtu.be/YXkCs7M7xeA?t=82

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_zeKGy-w6Q
The Riverbed 8B Boulder | flash 7th Apr 2014
Life, the Universe and Everything 8B Boulder | flash 20th Apr 2014
Elephunk 8B Boulder | flash 3rd May 2014
I Shot the Sheriff First ascent. 8B Boulder | worked 1st Sep 2014
Shelter 8B Boulder | worked 22nd Sep 2014 8A+
Slasher 8B Boulder | worked 10th Apr 2015
The Power of One 8B Boulder | flash 9th Jun 2015

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/6eBLioKI6O/
Middle Trifecta 8B Boulder | worked 19th Sep 2015
Turpentine (pre-break) First ascent. 8B Boulder | worked 12th Jan 2016
Barrel Rider 8B Boulder | flash 17th Jan 2016
Bleu Sacré 8B Boulder | flash 7th Feb 2016 8A+
Cold Snap Third ascent. 8B Boulder | worked 19th Dec 2016
Blinded by the Light 8B Boulder | flash 22nd Apr 2017
Riders on the Storm 8B Boulder | flash 27th Apr 2017
Trust Issues 8B Boulder | worked 18th Jul 2017 8B+
Somnolence First ascent. 8B Boulder | worked Between 1st Nov 2017 and 1st Mar 2018

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZvpY7d1-24

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9xWRJzFuC4
Moon Shadow First ascent. 8B Boulder | worked 1st Jul 2019
French Tutor First ascent. 8B Boulder | worked 19th May 2020 8B

References

[1] https://youtu.be/walNBP8AKr8
Dead Meadow 8B Boulder | worked 21st Jun 2021 8B
We Can Build You 8B Boulder | worked 8B+
Quoi de Neuf (Acte 2) 8B Boulder | flash
Partage Second go. 8A+ Boulder | worked 2nd Feb 2012 8A
Un Ange Avec Des Cornes 8A+ Boulder | flash 23rd Feb 2013
Kings of Sonlerto 8A+ Boulder | flash 29th Mar 2013 8B
Délire Onrique 8A+ Boulder | flash 11th Feb 2016
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