Jimmy Webb

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Also known as: James Webb

Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Date of birth: 7th November 1987
Age: 37 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
126 contributions since 8th February 2021.
30 contributions since 4th June 2024.
12 contributions since 16th December 2024.
4 contributions since 8th March 2025.

Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Date of birth: 7th November 1987
Age: 37 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
126 contributions since 8th February 2021.
30 contributions since 4th June 2024.
12 contributions since 16th December 2024.
4 contributions since 8th March 2025.

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Ascents

125 recorded ascents.

This timeline is missing some ascents where the date of the ascent is unknown.
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Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Dreamcatcher 9a Lead | worked 3rd Sep 2018

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMCexFuxQeE
Empath 9a Lead | worked 21st Oct 2020 9a+
Second ascent.
Groove Train 8c Lead | worked 9th Sep 2015
2 sessions. Fourth go.
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Livin' Large 8C+ Boulder | worked 6th Jul 2015 8C
Second ascent.

References

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

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/8i6MNqKIyr/
Creature from the Black Lagoon 8C+ Boulder | worked 20th Aug 2017
6 sessions.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2017/08/creature_from_the_black_lagoon_8c+_by_jimmy_webb-71239
Sleepwalker 8C+ Boulder | worked 15th Dec 2018 8C+
First ascent. 11 sessions.

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/
Ephyra 8C+ Boulder | worked 29th Mar 2019 8C+ (soft)
First ascent.

References

[1] https://youtu.be/W5HjTGwqero
Off the Wagon Low 8C+ Boulder | worked 27th Feb 2020
Second ascent.

References

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

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76v9jvW56vw
Poison the Well 8C+ Boulder | worked 7th Apr 2020 8C+ (soft)
Second ascent.
Insomniac 8C+ Boulder | worked Sep 2022

References

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

[2] https://youtu.be/_X_RD2PkrNg?t=228
The Dark Side 8C+ Boulder | did not finish
18 sessions.

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

References

[1] https://youtu.be/RolMVOvwPmA?t=2345
La Rustica 8C Boulder | worked 7th Apr 2013
First ascent.

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 8C Boulder | worked 10th Sep 2013
First ascent.
The Bridge of Ashes 8C Boulder | worked 10th Nov 2013 8B+
The Nest 8C Boulder | worked 19th Dec 2013

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suuV2pvdOlg
The Story of Two Worlds 8C Boulder | worked 25th Mar 2014 8C

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/l-cp8qqI1M/
The Understanding 8C Boulder | worked 10th Apr 2014
Second ascent.
Khoikhoi 8C Boulder | worked 22nd Jun 2014 8B+
First ascent.

References

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

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

[3] https://www.instagram.com/p/pjtaHqqI8z/
Defying Gravity 8C Boulder | worked 21st Nov 2014
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40j-3y7aJJ8
Southern Drawl 8C Boulder | worked 19th Nov 2015 8B+
First ascent.
The Matriarch 8C Boulder | worked 22nd Dec 2015
First ascent.

References

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

[2] https://www.instagram.com/rockandicemag/p/_kksX_JcCA/
The Game 8C Boulder | worked 16th Jan 2016 8C
Fourth ascent.
Le Pied à Coulisse 8C Boulder | worked 15th Feb 2016 8C

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2016/02/le_pied_a_coulisse_8c+_repeated_twice-70263
The Outer Limits 8C Boulder | worked 11th Oct 2017
First ascent.
From Dirt Grows the Flowers 8C Boulder | worked 22nd Mar 2019 8C

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvb9DdchVQ6/
Primitivo 8C Boulder | worked 1st Apr 2019
First ascent.
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
Virgo 8C Boulder | worked 24th Oct 2019
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TezEiF3rIxo
Lucid Dreaming 8C Boulder | worked 7th Jan 2020
Fifth ascent.
Roadkill 8C Boulder | worked 7th Apr 2020 8C
Second ascent.
Fallen Angel 8C Boulder | worked Nov 2021
First ascent.

References

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

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/CWBpkuWvyts/
Swiss Air 8C Boulder | worked 2023
First ascent.

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
Equanimity 8C Boulder | worked Oct 2023

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

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CzompxgxJ9-/?img_index=1
Ego Death 8C Boulder | worked Aug 2024

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_LbZYDMPju/
Death Grip 8C (approx) Boulder | worked 2025
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DItxlxgvgv4/?img_index=6
Eye in the Sky 8C Boulder | worked

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C7hNQbSJZ4A/
The Revenant 8C Boulder | worked
First ascent.

References

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

[2] https://www.instagram.com/testpiececlimbing/reel/C5GvY5ZNUj_/
Aslan 8B+ Boulder | worked 21st Jun 2010
Midnight Express 8B+ Boulder | worked 20th Feb 2011
Esperanza 8B+ Boulder | worked 14th Dec 2011
Mirror Reality 8B+ Boulder | worked 28th Feb 2012
Second ascent. 1 session.
Warrior Up 8B+ Boulder | worked 30th Jun 2012
Third ascent.
Ninja Skills 8B+ Boulder | worked 11th Mar 2013
Third ascent. 2 sessions.
Off the Wagon 8B+ Boulder | worked 21st Mar 2013
Third ascent.
The Wheel of Wolvo 8B+ Boulder | worked 5th Sep 2013 8C
First ascent.
Warpath 8B+ Boulder | worked 9th Oct 2013

References

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

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/lfuU1-qI52/
Insanity of Grandeur 8B+ Boulder | worked 14th Mar 2014 8B+/8C
1 session.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/liJhF1qI26/
The Kingdom 8B+ Boulder | worked 19th Mar 2014 8C
Second ascent.

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 8B+ Boulder | worked 24th Apr 2014
Third ascent?
Radja 8B+ Boulder | worked 19th May 2014
The Phoenix 8B+ Boulder | worked 22nd May 2014
Third ascent.
Speed of Sound 8B+ Boulder | worked 13th Jul 2014
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y2trQR6qsE
From Dirt Grows the Flowers (Left) 8B+ Boulder | worked 3rd Aug 2014 8B+

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/lS1-9yKIyH/
The Reckoning 8B+ Boulder | worked 11th Sep 2014
Third ascent.
Komodo 8B+ Boulder | worked 7th Nov 2014
First ascent.
Owning the Weather 8B+ Boulder | worked 23rd Aug 2015
La Toupie Carnivore (Assis) 8B+ Boulder | worked 6th Feb 2016

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQBqnM6IyRk
The Globalist 8B+ Boulder | flash 28th Mar 2016 8B/8B+

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 8B+ Boulder | worked 19th Dec 2016 8C
Second ascent.
Jumpman 8B+ Boulder | worked 21st Jan 2017
The Eagle and the Hawk 8B+ Boulder | worked 23rd Jan 2017
Second ascent.
Cosmic Artifact 8B+ Boulder | worked 10th Jun 2017 8B (hard)
Second ascent.
Domestic Cat 8B+ Boulder | worked 19th Aug 2017
Second ascent.
North Ridge 8B+ Boulder | worked 18th Aug 2018
Squoze 8B+ Boulder | worked 6th Dec 2018 8B+/8C
First ascent.
Mind Shift 8B+ Boulder | worked 23rd Jan 2019
First ascent.
Gateway (pre-break) 8B+ Boulder | worked Mar 2019
First ascent.

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
Show Your Scars 8B+ Boulder | worked 5th Nov 2020
Transience 8B+ Boulder | worked 5th Nov 2020
First ascent.
Tierrany 8B+ Boulder | worked 26th Mar 2021
First ascent.

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
White Noise 8B+ Boulder | worked 8th Jul 2021

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXqGE7oERVg
The New Abnormal 8B+ Boulder | worked 2023
First ascent.

References

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

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/C8Z6K2Uugby/
Oxbow 8B+ Boulder | worked 2025
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DFvjVyuyh32/
Tomba 8B+ Boulder | worked
First ascent.
Old Man Winter 8B+ Boulder | worked
First ascent.
Echale 8B+ Boulder | worked
Motorhead 8B+ Boulder | worked
First ascent.
Line of Fire 8B+ Boulder | worked
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DA6ca2my7sy/
La Guerra 8B+ Boulder | worked
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qIJdpROk-/
Big Kat 8B+ Boulder | worked
First ascent.
Solar Plexus 8B+ Boulder | worked

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C7hNQbSJZ4A/
Third Eye Awakening 8B+ Boulder | worked
Second ascent.
Lost in the Hood 8B+ Boulder | worked 8B
The Shining 8B Boulder | worked 5th Jul 2012
First ascent.
Roses and Blue Jays 8B Boulder | flash 13th Dec 2012
The Vice 8B Boulder | flash 28th Jun 2013
Sky 8B Boulder | flash 30th 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
Meadowlark Lemon 8B Boulder | worked 7th Dec 2013 8B+
Spectre 8B Boulder | worked 2014

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 8B Boulder | worked 1st Sep 2014
First ascent.
The Power of One 8B Boulder | flash 9th Jun 2015
Ammagamma 8B Boulder | flash 17th Aug 2015
Middle Trifecta 8B Boulder | worked 19th Sep 2015
Barrel Rider 8B Boulder | flash 17th Jan 2016
Cold Snap 8B Boulder | worked 19th Dec 2016
Third ascent.
Blinded by the Light 8B Boulder | flash 22nd Apr 2017
Trust Issues 8B Boulder | worked 18th Jul 2017 8B+
Bélial (Droite) 8B Boulder | worked 18th Jan 2019

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZvpY7d1-24
Vorpal Blade 8B Boulder | flash May 2019

References

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

References

[1] https://youtu.be/walNBP8AKr8
Somnolence 8B Boulder | worked
First ascent.
Quoi de Neuf (Acte 2) 8B Boulder | flash
We Can Build You 8B Boulder | worked 8B+
Kings of Sonlerto 8A+ Boulder | flash 29th Mar 2013 8B
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade