Bouldering

Hard Boulder Problem Ascents

A list of ascents of boulder problems at 8C+ and above. The aim is for the list to be definitive but currently there are likely to be missing ascents.

Hard Boulder Problem Flashes

All flashes of boulder problems 8B or above.

The Hardest Boulder Problems in the World

A list of all the boulder problems 8C+ or harder that have currently been climbed, including details of the first ascent.

Hardest Boulder Problem Flashers

Which climbers are the best at flashing hard problems? This list aims to list anyone who has flashed 8B or harder.

The Hardest Boulder Problems on Gritstone

A list of all boulder problems 8B or harder on gritstone, a coarse-grained sandstone primarily found in the Pennines in the UK.

Hard Slab Boulders

A list of the hardest slab boulder problems in the world. Thanks to TdG for putting the list together.

The Hardest Boulder Problems in Norway

Boulder problems in Norway graded 8B or harder, ordered hardest first then by date of first ascent.

The Hardest Boulder Problems in Sweden

Boulder problems in Sweden graded 8B or harder, ordered hardest first then by date of first ascent.

History of 8C+

Lists the first boulders graded/suggested at 8C+ or harder.

Includes boulders first ascended before 2020 that are:

• Graded 8C+ or higher
• FA suggested 8C/8C+ of harder
• Later revised, but initially suggested 8C+ or higher, indicated by the Initial Suggested Grade ascent meta

List inspired by these articles by Crank Climbing:

• https://crankclimbing.org/2020/05/the-history-of-v168c-part-1-from-1978
• https://crankclimbing.org/2020/06/the-history-of-8cv16-part-2-2004-2011ish/
• https://crankclimbing.org/2020/06/the-history-of-8cv16-part-3-2011ish/