From Gripped Magazine · Aaron Pardy · · 40s
British Climber Dayan Akhtar Sends Nevada V17
Dayan Akhtar, a 22-year-old British climber, sends Return of the Sleepwalker V17 in Nevada, marking his first V17 grade.
In brief
Dayan Akhtar, a 22-year-old British climber, sends Return of the Sleepwalker V17 in Nevada, marking his first V17 grade. British climber Dayan Akhtar completed the first V17 climb in the U.S. after six sessions. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
First V17 Ascent
Dayan Akhtar sent Return of the Sleepwalker V17 in Red Rock, Nevada on November 3.
Historic Achievement
The climb became the first V17 in the United States after Daniel Woods established it in 2021.
Six Sessions to Success
Akhtar completed the V17 in six sessions, his first of the grade after topping Sleepwalker as V15.
“Yesterday was session 6 and my 4th trying to send the sit”
The big picture
British climber Dayan Akhtar completed the first V17 climb in the U.S. after six sessions.
