From Gripped Magazine · Aaron Pardy · · 50s
Ritsu Kayotani Tops V17 in Colorado
Ritsu Kayotani conquers Colorado's No One Mourns the Wicked V17 boulder.
In brief
Ritsu Kayotani conquers Colorado's No One Mourns the Wicked V17 boulder. Ritsu Kayotani successfully tops No One Mourns the Wicked V17 boulder in Colorado, marking his first V17 grade. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Ritsu Kayotani Tops V17
Ritsu Kayotani recently sent No One Mourns the Wicked V17 in Colorado, his first grade of the type.
Defying Gravity V15 Challenge
Defying Gravity V15 features a difficult starting move requiring climbers to stick a glassy rail.
V17 Ascent History
The V17 has been topped five times with Hamish McArthur and Beckett Hsin making early ascents.
Yannick Flohé's Assessment
Yannick Flohé proposed V16 after battling conditions, stating it was more a battle against dry skin than the boulder.
“I don’t think that this climb is [V17] considering this was more a battle against conditions and dry skin than with the Boulder itself. I’ve sent no [V17] yet, but I know what other [V17s] feel like and therefore I suggest [V16].”
Here's the gist
Ritsu Kayotani successfully tops No One Mourns the Wicked V17 boulder in Colorado, marking his first V17 grade.
