From Gripped Magazine · Aaron Pardy · · 1m
Ukrainian Climber Kazbekova Sends Chris Sharma's Dreamcatcher
Ukrainian climber Jenya Kazbekova redpoints Chris Sharma's Dreamcatcher 5.14d in Squamish.
In brief
Ukrainian climber Jenya Kazbekova redpoints Chris Sharma's Dreamcatcher 5.14d in Squamish. Ukrainian climber Jenya Kazbekova achieved her first 5.14d by redpointing Chris Sharma's Dreamcatcher route in Squamish, British Columbia. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Kazbekova redpoints Dreamcatcher
Ukrainian climber Jenya Kazbekova recently redpointed her first 5.14d with Chris Sharma’s Dreamcatcher in Squamish, British Columbia.
Kazbekova's climbing journey
Kazbekova has sent both her hardest sport climbing and bouldering grades ever with ascents of Dreamcatcher and À Lay’s Blaise Assis V13 in Fontainebleau.
Kazbekova's motivation
Kazbekova said she started with a conversation with Jeremy, who told her she could definitely do it and supported her through big goals.
Climbing community impact
Kazbekova emphasized that climbing is interdependent, needing community support, especially with a young child and lack of sleep.
Dreamcatcher's history
Dreamcatcher was established by Chris Sharma in 2005 and remains one of Canada’s most iconic climbing routes.
Kazbekova's background
Kazbekova is a third-generation climber with family ties to Soviet Union championships and national titles in Ukraine.
The key point
Ukrainian climber Jenya Kazbekova achieved her first 5.14d by redpointing Chris Sharma's Dreamcatcher route in Squamish, British Columbia.
