From Gripped Magazine · Aaron Pardy · · 50s
Katie Lamb Tops V14 in Val Daone
Katie Lamb completes V14 boulder problem L’Oppio Dei Climbers in Val Daone, Italy.
In brief
Katie Lamb completes V14 boulder problem L’Oppio Dei Climbers in Val Daone, Italy. Katie Lamb became the first woman to send V14 boulder L’Oppio Dei Climbers in Val Daone, Italy. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Katie Lamb Sends V14
Katie Lamb sent L’Oppio Dei Climbers V14 (8B+) in Val Daone, Italy, on a recent trip.
First Woman to Top V16
Lamb is the first woman to send V16, having topped at least 18 boulders graded V14 or harder.
Ondra's V14 Assessment
Adam Ondra described L’Oppio Dei Climbers as a finicky boulder problem requiring core power and precision.
“It is a very finicky boulder problem where physical and technical difficulties meet. You need a lot of core power, as well as being incredibly precise and gentle with heel-toe cams.”
Lamb's V14 Achievements
Lamb topped 24 Karat V11 in Yosemite and established multiple V14s including Echo Chamber and Fallen Angel.
What matters most
Katie Lamb became the first woman to send V14 boulder L’Oppio Dei Climbers in Val Daone, Italy.
