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Boulder problems

Ordered by the number of ascents recorded.

All Boulder problems 3,307 Trad climbs 2,600 Sport routes 2,183 Deep water solos 104 Aid Climbs 61 Boulder problems (indoor) 29 Alpine 24 Traverses 19 High Mountain 18
Climb Name Type Grade # Ascents Recorded Notes Exclude Reason
The Big Island Boulder problem 8C 47

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxKobNXY_W4

Keen Roof Boulder problem 8A+ 43

Keen Roof is one of the most popular hard boulder problems in the peak district, and in the UK as a whole, largely due to it's roadside location and high number of ascents meaning beta is easy to come by.

New Base Line Boulder problem 8B+ 43

A classic boulder problem first climbed by Bernd Zangerl in 2002. The problem follows an overhanging rising crack with a challenging mix of crimps, slopers, and shoulder moves. Known for its technical demands and aesthetic line, it has become a popular test piece.

Shelter Boulder problem 8A+ 43
The Ace Boulder problem 8B 42

Alex Megos:

The holds are there, the holds are big, the moves are small, it's easy. Why is it so hard!? [1]

References

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,10607.msg470882.html#msg470882

Echale Boulder problem 8B+ 41
Dreamtime Boulder problem 8C 39

Originally considered 8B+/C, the crux pinch broke off around November 2009 and it is now considered 8C.

References

[1] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/dreamtime-a-dream-which-vanished-for-a-second-only.html

Monkey Wedding Boulder problem 8C 37

Originally put up at 8B+ but is now considered 8C and a contender for the world's first 8C boulder.

Slasher Boulder problem 8B 35
Direct North Boulder problem 8B+ 33
Steppenwolf Boulder problem 8B 33
Fat Lip Boulder problem 8B 31
The Story of Two Worlds Boulder problem 8C 31
The Never Ending Story (Part 1+2) Boulder problem 8B+ 30
Clan of the Cave Bears Boulder problem 8B 28
Esperanza Boulder problem 8B+ 28
Amandla Boulder problem 8B+ 27
From Dirt Grows the Flowers Boulder problem 8C 26
Mooiste Meisie Boulder problem 8B 26
Off the Wagon Boulder problem 8B+ 26

An old project from Chris Sharma and Dave Graham, features in dosage (vol 4?)

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