Seb Bouin

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Seb is one of the most accomplished sport climbers in the world with many hard routes including quite a few in the 9a-9b range under his belt including Mamichula, Chilam Balam and his own Les yeux plus gros que l'antre.

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Video Seb Bouin on Rouhling's Unrepeated 9s

In the fourth episode of his Vintage Rock Tour, Seb Bouin takes on Fred Rouhling's trio of unrepeated 9s at Les Eaux Claires: Akira, Hugh and De L' Autre Côté du Ciel.

12 16 Feb

News Fred Rouhling's Akira Repeated - Twice!

Fred Rouhling's visionary route Akira at Les Eaux Claires, France, has finally had a repeat after 25 years and not only one, but two! Seb Bouin and Lucien Martinez made the 2nd and 3rd ascents of the route.

3 23 Nov, 2020

The Ticklist #16 - El Cap in a Day by Emily Harrington, Font 8cs and French Sport Climbing

In this week's Ticklist, we have a free ascent on El Capitan, two new Font 8Cs and a rare repeat of a French sport climb. On y va!

4 6 Nov, 2020

News New 9b/+ for Seb Bouin

French climber Seb Bouin has made the first ascent of a new 9b/+ at Pic Saint-Loup, France. The route is 50m in total and breaks down...

4 26 Oct, 2020

Video Seb Bouin's Vintage Rock Tour - Céüse

The next episode in Seb Bouin's Vintage Rock Tour Series follows him to Céüse, where he gets stuck into the Chris...

2 5 Oct, 2020

Video Seb Bouin climbing in Albania

In this video, we watch Seb Bouin travel to Albania with his mother and dogs in search of new cragging and experiences....

10 Aug, 2020

News Seb Bouin's Vintage Rock Tour - Verdon

Seb Bouin's mission to explore French climbing history takes him to the Verdon Gorge. Home to some of the hardest rock...

4 18 May, 2020

Video Seb Bouin climbs Buoux classics

3 18 Mar, 2020

Video Seb Bouin climbs La Rage d'Adam 9b/+

4 13 Feb, 2020

Feature Nobody's Wing Man: Seb Bouin - The Story so Far

5 29 Jan, 2020

News New 9b for Seb Bouin in Albania

23 Dec, 2019

News Seb Bouin repeats Patanics and suggests downgrade to 9a+

5 Nov, 2019

News New 9b/+ for Seb Bouin in the Verdon Gorge

9 Sep, 2019

News Seb Bouin repeats Ondra's Move, 9b/+

7 18 Jun, 2019

News 2nd ascent of Mamichula (9b) for Seb Bouin

17 Apr, 2019

News La cote d'usure, 9a+ FA by Seb Bouin in the Gorges du Verdon

1 Oct, 2018

News Les yeux plus gros que l'antre, 9a+/b, first ascent by Seb Bouin

4 Apr, 2018

News Two 9a's in a week by Seb Bouin

7 Nov, 2017

News Seb Bouin: The silent crusher

3 22 Feb, 2017

News Novena enmienda, 9a/+, by injured Seb Bouin

2 23 Jan, 2017

Video Mangarbo, 9a/+, by Seb Bouin

3 7 Dec, 2016

News L'homme demain, 9a/+, first ascent by Seb Bouin

3 26 Aug, 2016

News Seb Bouin repeats Thor's Hammer, 9a

8 16 Jul, 2016

News Action in the Villanueva del Rosario cave by Seb Bouin

6 May, 2016

Video A muerte Bilou, 9a, by Seb Bouin

3 23 Oct, 2015

News Seb Bouin repeats l'intégrale du toît d'Orsay, ~8C

2 30 Sep, 2015

News Kmira, another 9a+ by Seb Bouin

10 Jul, 2015

Interview Seb Bouin about Chilam Balam

9 2 Jun, 2015

Video Chilam balam, 9b, by Seb Bouin

27 May, 2015

News Tierra Negra, 9a/+, by Seb Bouin

24 May, 2013

Latest Reviews for Seb's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Black Diamond Raven Pro axe

With its light weight and refined design, the updated Raven Pro is a joy to handle, says Dan Bailey. Whether you're winter walking, ski touring, or climbing something big but non-technical overseas, this is one satisfyingly ergonomic ice axe.

7 23 Feb

Comfy All-Day Rock Shoes

For beginners taking their first steps on the rock, or more experienced climbers looking for a foot-friendly rock shoe for long routes and lower-grade days, a flatter and more neutral model may be preferable to the toe-cramping asymmetry of a downturned...

47 1 Dec, 2020

Black Diamond Vision MIPS helmet

Crossing over from the bike and skiing industries, MIPS (Multidirectional Impact Protection System) helmets are designed to offer increased protection to the brain from rotational forces. Martin McKenna looks at the Black Diamond Vision MIPS, one of the...

7 9 Oct, 2020

Micro Cams

Micro cams are among the most useful pieces of gear on a trad climber's rack. Having a tiny cam you can rely on to protect otherwise...

48 8 Sep, 2020

Black Diamond Distance Tent with Z-Poles

At only around 820g, and pitching using trekking poles, the single-skin Distance Tent is not much heavier than a bivvy...

32 25 Aug, 2020

Black Diamond airNET Harness

At £150 this isn't a cheap option, says Rob Greenwood, but within the category of extremely lightweight, high performance sport...

4 18 Aug, 2020

Black Diamond Street Creek Pack

The Street Creek is a well-made and cool-looking day pack aimed at urban wall-goers. It's just a shame that a higher volume...

4 26 Jun, 2020

Latest News from Seb's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

New Climbing Gear Spring/Summer '21

Next up in our Spotlight gear round-ups is climbing gear. We've chatted with brands about the latest hardware, ropes, harnesses, helmets and every other form of gear. Plus, everything is hitting the shops imminently......

11 15 Mar

New Footwear Spring/Summer '21

In the absence of any trade show this year, we've created our own. Normally, shows tend to focus on products hitting the market in 6 months to a year, but we've asked brands to talk about the new kit available now. In this first round up, we're showing off...

11 8 Mar

Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe Range

Our modern take on Chouinard's original curved-pick mountain axe, the Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe is a classic mountaineer's piolet that has been used on classic climbs the world over for decades.

18 Nov, 2020