Yesterday I got the second ascent of Daniel Woods’ La Force Tranquille 8C in Magic Wood!! I took a devastating fall from the easy top-out because a hold broke, but managed to pull it together and climb it again next try all the way to the top! I tried it one day 4 weeks ago when everything was all wet, and now banged it out in two days with no time to rest! So stoked on this one! It climbs so well. I think it’s one of the best hard boulder problems out there! Good one Daniel!

This beautiful project caught my eye the very first time I saw it on my first trip to Magic Wood back in 2004 and being one of the most striking lines in Magic Wood, it’s hard to walk past it without at least giving it a thought. It’s one of the first lines ever brushed in Magic Wood and over 10 years later it still hasn’t seen an ascent. Until today! This trip I finally unlocked a sequence that I’ve tried a few times over the years without success. After spending a few days trying the line this trip, today I finally topped it out and the The Understanding was born! Going through the process of doubting if it’s possible to standing on top of the boulder was a big thing for me and it’s hard to imagine a more perfect boulder problem! Thank you everyone who were there for the pads and the support!

This project is ultra-sick, very hard and really highball! It’s one of the first lines ever brushed in Magic Wood and and over 10 years later it still hasn’t seen an ascent. Yesterday I finally unlocked the crux sequence and have climbed the boulder in 3 parts now! Crazy to see something once impossible turn into a real possibility! #bouldering #rockclimbing #island

It’s hot here in Arco but I managed to climb Buckingham Bronco 8c+ in a couple tries today and flash an 8b! Building up some endurance for Australia!! #rockclimbing #climbing #island (at Arco)

Made it to Arco after a long day of traveling! Great to be back! #italy #lasportiva (at Casinò di arco)

Made my last day in Switzerland count and got the first ascent of a hard roof that @dave_graham_ cleaned!! picture: @kyleberk #bouldering #climbing #island

Last day in Switzerland and now the weather’s finally clearing out after 2 weeks of waiting!! Better make it count then! #lastdaybestday #switzerland (at Sion)