From Gripped Magazine · Brandon Pullan · · 40s
Boulderer Climbs Burden of Dreams V17
Japanese climber Makoto Yamauchi completes historic V17 boulder problem after six-month delay.
In brief
Japanese climber Makoto Yamauchi completes historic V17 boulder problem after six-month delay. Japanese climber Makoto Yamauchi successfully ascended Nalle Hukkataival's Burden of Dreams V17 boulder problem after six months of preparation and setbacks. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Makoto Yamauchi's V17 Send
Japanese climber Makoto Yamauchi made the sixth ascent of Nalle Hukkataival’s Burden of Dreams V17 in Lappnor, Finland, earning his first climb at the grade.
Wet Conditions Challenge
Yamauchi reported the real boulder was 'nothing like the replica' due to wet conditions that numbed his feet.
“nothing like the replica”
Six-Month Delay
After six months of preparation, Yamauchi successfully sent the problem in spring 2024, calling it 'the best day of my life'.
“the best day of my life”
The essence
Japanese climber Makoto Yamauchi successfully ascended Nalle Hukkataival's Burden of Dreams V17 boulder problem after six months of preparation and setbacks.
