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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Newsflash DNA 9c (?) by Seb Bouin

French climber Seb Bouin has finally ticked his long-term project DNA at la Ramirole in the Verdon Gorge, France and has suggested the grade of 9c, making it potentially the second 9c in the world after Adam Ondra's Silence.

48 5 May

Fri Night Vid Seb Bouin takes on Cimaï

In this week's Friday Night Video, Seb Bouin gets a technical lesson when he visits Cimaï near the south coast of France. Cimaï features a number of routes that are important to French climbing history, specifically Samizdat (8a), which was climbed by...

10 Sep, 2021

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, 2021

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...

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...

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

10 Aug, 2020

News Seb Bouin's Vintage Rock Tour - Verdon

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

Mountain Shells Around £200

Can you pick up a decent shell for only around £200? We think so! While top-end technical waterproof jackets cost big money, less specialist alternatives are available for lots less. In terms of quality and functionality, our benchmark budget i...

55 9 Feb

Black Diamond Distance Z and Distance Carbon Z Poles

We look at two permutations of a classic folding trekking pole design, from Black Diamond's extensive range.

23 4 Jan

Black Diamond Onsight 375 headtorch

Though aimed at rock climbing, the Onsight 375 is equally good for other uses, says Dan Bailey. It won't win the lumens arms race, but this robust and weatherproof model would make a solid main light for winter climbing and hillwalking, and its ability to...

3 30 Nov, 2021

Men's Climbing Trousers

Climbing trousers - everyone wears them, but they're often a bit of an after-thought: do you turn up to the crag or the wall in...

60 2 Nov, 2021

Black Diamond Zone Harness

It might have been designed primarily for sport, but as a comfy and versatile all-rounder this is a harness we've struggled to...

10 22 Oct, 2021

One Person Tents and Hooped Bivvys

From minimalist backpacking and mountaineering, to quick overnights in the hills closer to home, solo shelters save a...

21 23 Sep, 2021

Black Diamond Sprint 225 and Flare headtorches

Sometimes you just want a simple and lightweight headtorch, not a bulky powerhouse. Dan Bailey reviews two new...

7 Sep, 2021

Latest News from Seb's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

New Gear Autumn / Winter 2021

In our final roundup of new gear for Autumn/Winter 2021, we take a look at an eclectic mix of headtorches, footwear, packs, and sleeping mats:

25 Oct, 2021

New Climbing Gear Autumn / Winter 2021

For the past couple of months, we've been finding out about all the shiny new gear that's hitting the shops this Autumn/Winter. We've taken a look at everything from the latest harnesses and helmets, to new rock shoes and cool cams. Take a peak:

9 12 Oct, 2021

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, 2021