Keenan Takahashi

Instagram.com | YouTube.com | 8a.nu | ifsc.results.info | antigrav.wtf | kaya-app.kayaclimb.com

Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Date of birth: 18th September 1991
Age: 34 years old
Gender: Male
Hardest Boulder (Worked): 8C+
Hardest Boulder (Flash): 8B
Hardest Sport (Worked): 9a
Notable Partnerships
Katie Lamb

Owner of climbing's most iconic moustache.

Contributors
223 contributions since 6th June 2021.
40 contributions since 16th June 2024.
TdG
9 contributions since 30th July 2025.
6 contributions since 29th July 2025.

Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Date of birth: 18th September 1991
Age: 34 years old
Gender: Male
Hardest Boulder (Worked): 8C+
Hardest Boulder (Flash): 8B
Hardest Sport (Worked): 9a
Notable Partnerships
Katie Lamb

Owner of climbing's most iconic moustache.

Contributors
223 contributions since 6th June 2021.
40 contributions since 16th June 2024.
TdG
9 contributions since 30th July 2025.
6 contributions since 29th July 2025.

Lists

Podcasts

Library

Pics + Vids

No pics or vids yet.

Ascents

50 recorded ascents.

This timeline is missing some ascents where the date of the ascent is unknown.
Sort
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Coup de Grace 9a Lead | worked 17th Mar 2020

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzUyuGxe-7c
Empath 9a Lead | worked 3rd Jun 2021

References

[1] https://gripped.com/news/empath-5-15a-in-california-gets-three-more-repeats/
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Insomniac 8C+ Boulder | worked 18th Jul 2023 8C+ (soft)

References

[1] https://youtu.be/jS45K4YstjQ?t=1855
The Dark Side 8C+ Boulder | worked Between 5th Jan 2025 and 30th Apr 2025
Third ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DJFBameAsqH/
The Nest 8C Boulder | worked 25th Jan 2018
Monkey Wedding 8C Boulder | worked 19th Aug 2019
Asagimadara 8C Boulder | worked 5th Nov 2019
The Outer Limits 8C Boulder | worked 7th Oct 2020
Ego Death 8C Boulder | worked 27th Sep 2023
First ascent.

After a lot of rest, I went back again, this time alone as Katie [Lamb] was resting. I found a new mental space I’ve never had before, fully calm and really happy to be there, truly not caring if I did it. I knew I’d try until it would get done. Then, on the wall, I climbed perfectly. The sort of moment I always wish for but have only had one other time, on Kintsugi in 2018. I barely stuck the crux and then had a minor error in the easier upper bit but very fortunately didn’t punt. I deal with ego like everyone else, but the name stems from the flow on the wall, as “I” really ceased to exist, there was just awareness and breath.

All told, for sure one of the best experiences I’ve ever had, in any aspect of my life. [1]

References

[1] https://www.8a.nu/news/ego-death-8c-fa-by-keenan-takahashi-yo329

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tiIf3Ac6HQ
The Gold Standard 8C Boulder | worked 2024
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C5loYhuJAz4/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGE4SOOmYlk

[3] https://open.spotify.com/episode/2icuKH0Ap3QUKE2P7zKO3x?si=GPCGkv-nQgOI4jGkBpk8WQ
Equanimity 8C Boulder | worked 15th Aug 2024

The same day as Katie Lamb.
Fallen Angel 8C Boulder | worked 19th Oct 2024
The Island 8B+ Boulder | worked 1st Apr 2017

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hz3cjlNpT0
The Penrose Step 8B+ Boulder | worked 17th Apr 2018
Warrior Up 8B+ Boulder | worked 25th May 2018
Mind to Motion 8B+ Boulder | worked 21st Oct 2018
Kintsugi 8B+ Boulder | worked 10th Dec 2018 8C (soft)

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDm_9J8REfY0
Midnight Express 8B+ Boulder | worked 16th Jan 2019
Blood of a Young Wolf 8B+ Boulder | worked 8th Feb 2019
Seventh Circle 8B+ Boulder | worked 14th Feb 2019
Ninja Skills 8B+ Boulder | worked 14th Mar 2019

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GVJCY6AxCE
Echale 8B+ Boulder | worked 28th Jun 2019
Black Eagle Assis 8B+ Boulder | worked 15th Jul 2019 8B+ (hard)

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkEmZj5CEy0
The Grey 8B+ Boulder | worked 15th Aug 2019 8B (hard)
Hōtō 8B+ Boulder | worked 13th Nov 2019 8B+/8C
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/keenantakahashi/p/B5GQpeaDNWj/?img_index=1
Direct North 8B+ Boulder | worked 22nd Dec 2019
The Reckoning 8B+ Boulder | worked 20th Sep 2021
Cosmic Artifact 8B+ Boulder | worked 6th Aug 2022 8B+
Mirta 8B+ Boulder | worked 2nd Sep 2022 8B+
Deadlift 8B+ Boulder | worked 26th Sep 2022
A Little Life 8B+ Boulder | worked Feb 2023
First ascent.

Simply stunning, perhaps my best moment ever climbing. stoked for other people's thoughts... seemed pretty heinous albeit definitely morpho. one of the hardest highballs I'd reckon... go on youths, prove it ;)

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CpNz8Kxrvll/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFMup6zbl7I
Ode to the Modern Man 8B+ Boulder | worked 11th Aug 2023
Seven 8B+ Boulder | worked 9th Apr 2024 8B+
Sword in the Stone 8B+ Boulder | worked 12th Apr 2024
Bob Ross 8B+ Boulder | worked 19th Sep 2024
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://youtu.be/9_MZaIdWrsk?t=1040
White Noise 8B+ Boulder | worked

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZUJTBZswyI
Meadowlark Lemon 8B Boulder | worked 28th Jan 2017 8B (hard)
Ubuntu 8B Boulder | worked 9th Jun 2017
First ascent.

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/groups/13593/videos/226107277
I Shot the Sheriff 8B Boulder | worked 17th Aug 2017
The Teacup 8B Boulder | flash 3rd Apr 2018
Don't Get Too Greedy 8B Boulder | flash 23rd Jun 2018
Cold Snap 8B Boulder | worked 9th Jan 2020
Kaizen 8B Boulder | worked 14th Apr 2020
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgyLMKElWSw
Shuriken 8B Boulder | worked 11th Nov 2020
Trust Issues 8B Boulder | worked 8th Jul 2022 8B+ (soft)

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/reel/CidHZg1pudg/
Guest List 8B Boulder | flash 10th Aug 2022

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CixtQ-ZJRdZ/
Impossible Traverse 8B Boulder | worked
Zephyr 8A+ Boulder | worked 17th Jan 2015
First ascent.
Terminus 8A+ Boulder | worked 12th Feb 2016
First ascent.
The Archer 8A Boulder | worked Between 1st Dec 2021 and 31st Dec 2021
Second ascent.

Unsure of the grade, maybe v11? Regardless, def the hardest and best slab I’ve done!

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/reel/CYFKqZBhGEu/
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade