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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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Seb Bouin on the first ascent of The Dream (9b) © Etienne Tafary / tchaloprosuctions

News New 9b for Seb Bouin in Albania

Seb Bouin has made the first ascent of a new 9b, calling it 'The Dream.' The route is at Brar in Albania and was bolted by Adam Ondra in 2018.

23 Dec, 2019
Bouin on Patanics which was first climbed by Jorge Diaz Rullo © Julia Cassou
Bouin on Patanics which was first climbed by Jorge Diaz Rullo © Julia Cassou

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

Seb Bouin has made the second ascent of Jorge Diaz Rullo's Patanics at Rodellar. Rullo graded the route 9b, although Bouin has suggested a grade of 9a/+ when compared to his recent ascents of Mamichula (9b), Move (9b/+) and La Rage...

5 Nov, 2019
Seb Bouin on La Rage d'Adam 9b/+ © Julia Cassou
Seb Bouin on La Rage d'Adam 9b/+ © Julia Cassou

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

Seb Bouin has made the first ascent of La Rage d'Adam in the Verdon Gorge and graded it 9b/+, making it the hardest sport route in France. Seb had been occasionally trying the route since 2015, around the time that Ondra dismissed it as being 'too...

9 Sep, 2019
Seb Bouin climbing Move at Flatanger © Raphael Fourau
Seb Bouin climbing Move at Flatanger © Raphael Fourau

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

Seb Bouin has made the second ascent of Adam Ondra's Move (9b/+) at Flatanger, Norway. The route is 55m long and can be divided...

7 18 Jun, 2019
Seb Bouin on Mamichula (9b) at Oliana © Jan Novak
Seb Bouin on Mamichula (9b) at Oliana © Jan Novak

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

French climber Seb Bouin has made the second ascent of Adam Ondra's Mamichula (9b) at Oliana. The route links together...

17 Apr, 2019
Seb Bouin on La cote d’usure, 9a+, Gorges du Verdon © Tilby Vattard
Seb Bouin on La cote d’usure, 9a+, Gorges du Verdon © Tilby Vattard

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

Seb Bouin has made the first ascent of one of his long standing projects in the Gorges du Verdon in...

1 Oct, 2018
Seb Bouin on Les yeux plus gros que l'antre, 9a+/b, Russan, France © Raphaël Fourau
Seb Bouin on Les yeux plus gros que l'antre, 9a+/b, Russan, France © Raphaël Fourau

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

Seb Bouin has made the first ascent of Les yeux plus gros que l'antre, 9a+/b, at Russan in southern...

4 Apr, 2018
Seb Bouin on the La côte d\'usure project in the Ramirole sector, Verdon © Tilby Vattard
Seb Bouin on the La côte d\'usure project in the Ramirole sector, Verdon © Tilby Vattard

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

7 Nov, 2017
Seb Bouin on La rage d'Adam, a project in the Verdon gorge © Black Diamond equipment
Seb Bouin on La rage d'Adam, a project in the Verdon gorge © Black Diamond equipment

News Seb Bouin: The silent crusher

3 22 Feb, 2017
Seb Bouin on La Novena enmienda, 9a/+, Santa Linya, Catalunya © Raphaêl Fourau
Seb Bouin on La Novena enmienda, 9a/+, Santa Linya, Catalunya © Raphaêl Fourau

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

2 23 Jan, 2017
Seb Bouin on Mangarbo, 9a/+, Villanueva del Rosario, Andalusia © Victor Romera
Seb Bouin on Mangarbo, 9a/+, Villanueva del Rosario, Andalusia © Victor Romera

Video Mangarbo, 9a/+, by Seb Bouin

3 7 Dec, 2016
Seb Bouin on L'homme demain, 9a/+, Ramirole, Verdon © Jan Novak
Seb Bouin on L'homme demain, 9a/+, Ramirole, Verdon © Jan Novak

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

3 26 Aug, 2016
Seb Bouin on Thor's hammer, ~9a?, Flatanger, Norway © Rockvision
Seb Bouin on Thor's hammer, ~9a?, Flatanger, Norway © Rockvision

News Seb Bouin repeats Thor's Hammer, 9a

8 16 Jul, 2016
Seb Bouin on Mangarbo, 9a/+, Villanueva del Rosario, Andalusia © Victor Romera
Seb Bouin on Mangarbo, 9a/+, Villanueva del Rosario, Andalusia © Victor Romera

News Action in the Villanueva del Rosario cave by Seb Bouin

6 May, 2016
Seb Bouin on A muerte bilou, 9a, La Ramirole, Verdon, France © Pierre Délas/Kairn
Seb Bouin on A muerte bilou, 9a, La Ramirole, Verdon, France © Pierre Délas/Kairn

Video A muerte Bilou, 9a, by Seb Bouin

3 23 Oct, 2015
Seb Bouin on l'intégrale du toît d'Orsay, ~8C © Pierre Délas/Kairn
Seb Bouin on l'intégrale du toît d'Orsay, ~8C © Pierre Délas/Kairn

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

2 30 Sep, 2015
Seb Bouin © François "Ponpon" Poncet
Seb Bouin © François "Ponpon" Poncet

News Kmira, another 9a+ by Seb Bouin

10 Jul, 2015
Seb Bouin on Chilam Balam, ~9b, Villanueva del Rosario, Andalusia, Spain © François "Ponpon" Poncet
Seb Bouin on Chilam Balam, ~9b, Villanueva del Rosario, Andalusia, Spain © François "Ponpon" Poncet

Interview Seb Bouin about Chilam Balam

9 2 Jun, 2015
Seb Bouin on Parejito, 8c+/9a, Verdon © Pierre Délas
Seb Bouin on Parejito, 8c+/9a, Verdon © Pierre Délas

Video Chilam balam, 9b, by Seb Bouin

27 May, 2015
Seb Bouin on Tierra Negra, ~9a/+, Margalef, Spain © Bouin coll.
Seb Bouin on Tierra Negra, ~9a/+, Margalef, Spain © Bouin coll.

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

24 May, 2013

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Camalot C4 montage © Dan Bailey
Camalot C4 montage © Dan Bailey

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6 13 Dec, 2019
LV shoes group test © UKC Gear
LV shoes group test © UKC Gear

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Women's crag clothing BD montage © Miriam Dobson
Women's crag clothing BD montage © Miriam Dobson

Black Diamond Crag Clothes for Women

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20L packs montage © UKC Gear
20L packs montage © UKC Gear

Day Packs Around 20 Litres

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80 24 Sep, 2019
Approach shoes group test © UKC Gear
Approach shoes group test © UKC Gear

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68 13 Aug, 2019
...or you could wear it like a giant silver scarf © UKC Gear
...or you could wear it like a giant silver scarf © UKC Gear

OutDoor 2019 - Best in Show

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18 3 Jul, 2019

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BD Athlete Babsi Zangerl in the Vision Down Parka © Andy Earl

Black Diamond Apparel: 3 jackets, 3 technologies

It's a big, cold world out there, and Black Diamond has got you covered. Through the same commitment to innovation and technology found in our shell-layers, BD delivers a comprehensive insulation collection built to withstand the rigors of life. I...

2 3 Sep, 2019
OutDoor 2019 - Climbing Gear © UKC
OutDoor 2019 - Climbing Gear © UKC

OutDoor 2019 - New Climbing Gear

We're just back from the annual summer gear-fest that is the OutDoor trade show. As Europe sweltered in the heat the world's outdoor industry gathered in Munich to network, drink beer and showcase their shiny new stuff. For us it's a great opportunity...

25 11 Jul, 2019
OutDoor 2019 - Footwear © UKC
OutDoor 2019 - Footwear © UKC

OutDoor 2019 - New Climbing Shoes and Footwear

We're just back from the annual summer gear-fest that is the OutDoor trade show. As Europe sweltered in the heat the world's outdoor industry gathered in Munich to network, drink beer and showcase their shiny new stuff. For us it's a great...

26 8 Jul, 2019
Babsi and Hazel © Andy Earl
Babsi and Hazel © Andy Earl

Introducing BD Forged Denim - The next step in climbing denim's evolution

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52 7 Jun, 2019
Big C4 © Black Diamond
Big C4 © Black Diamond

Introducing the new Camalot C4

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7 May, 2019
Twisty Rope Not Sweet © Andy Earl
Twisty Rope Not Sweet © Andy Earl

QC LAB: Twisty Ropes - the How, Why and Risks

The dreaded twisty rope is the bane of every climber's existence. Not only is it super annoying to have a...

8 1 May, 2019
Honnold Spatula © Black Diamond
Honnold Spatula © Black Diamond

Introducing the Latest Addition to the Alex Honnold Signature Series

"The process is never easy," explains BD Athlete Alex Honnold. "And sharing your vision...

7 1 Apr, 2019