From Gripped Magazine · Aaron Pardy · · 40s
Ritsu Kayotani Climbs Defying Gravity V15 in Colorado
Japanese climber Ritsu Kayotani sends Defying Gravity V15 in Colorado after decade-long wait.
In brief
Japanese climber Ritsu Kayotani sends Defying Gravity V15 in Colorado after decade-long wait. Ritsu Kayotani climbed Defying Gravity V15 in Colorado, completing a 10-year wait for the first ascent. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Ritsu Kayotani's Colorado Ascent
Ritsu Kayotani sent Daniel Woods' Defying Gravity V15 in Thunder Ridge, Colorado.
“I'm happy.”
Defying Gravity's Challenge
Defying Gravity is a dynamic problem with a difficult starting move requiring a coordinated jump between glassy rails.
Decade-Long Wait Ends
Noah Wheeler made the third ascent in late 2023, followed by Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Nathaniel Coleman.
The essence
Ritsu Kayotani climbed Defying Gravity V15 in Colorado, completing a 10-year wait for the first ascent.
