# Austin Hoyt and The World’s Hardest Boulder Problem > Austin Hoyt aims to solve the world’s hardest boulder problem in the Gunks. - Title: Austin Hoyt and The World’s Hardest Boulder Problem | Shortify - Summary: Austin Hoyt aims to solve the world’s hardest boulder problem in the Gunks. Austin Hoyt believes the Fairytale Project in the Gunks could be the world’s… - Keywords: austin hoyt, fairytale project, gunks, boulder problem, v16, v15, climbing, northeast, the process, lucid dreaming, creature from the black lagoon, big bad wolf - Source: Gripped Magazine — https://gripped.com/profiles/austin-hoyt-and-what-could-be-the-worlds-hardest-boulder-problem - Author: Dave Barnes - Published: 2026-10-05T13:39:08+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: austin hoyt, fairytale project, gunks, boulder problem, v16, v15, climbing, northeast, the process, lucid dreaming, creature from the black lagoon, big bad wolf ## Austin Hoyt’s dream climb Austin Hoyt looked at Daniel Woods’ first ascent of The Process for eleven years before climbing it himself. > I realized that I needed to do this climb. ## Hoyt’s climbing journey Hoyt was 22 in 2025 when he made The Process, his first V16 and one of his defining ascents. > The Process showed me that I was capable of things I once thought were impossible. ## Austin’s early life Austin started climbing through American Ninja Warrior and joined a local gym in New Jersey. > Yep, you heard that right. ## Family support Hoyt’s parents supported his climbing journey with crash pads and bouldering trips in the Gunks. > Everything would be impossible without them. ## First coach and friend Charlie Schreiber became Hoyt’s first coach and Adam Shahar his close friend and climbing partner. > One day he would burn me off and the next I’d get him. ## Northeast climbing culture Hoyt believes the Northeast climbing community feels like one big state where achievements matter equally. > Everything that happens here feels important. ## The Gunks rock Hoyt climbs diverse rock types in the Gunks, Vermont and Rumney with private land challenges. > With so much private land, you truly have to adapt the ‘ask for forgiveness’ mindset. ## Big Bad Wolf V15 Hoyt climbed Big Bad Wolf V15 in October 2024, his first V15 in the Northeast. > I felt like I graduated. ## Creature From The Black Lagoon V16 Hoyt climbed Creature From The Black Lagoon V16 in Colorado after seven days of trying. > I climbed through the crux and to the top. ## Lucid Dreaming V15 Hoyt spent two years trying to climb Lucid Dreaming V15 before finally succeeding in 2025. > Yea, I gained a few followers and my name definitely got bigger, but the money didn’t come rolling in. ## Hoyt’s motivation Hoyt stays motivated by thinking about hard climbs he wants to do. > I usually think of a few of the hardest climbs I want to do and use those as my anchors. ## Fairytale Project Hoyt believes the Fairytale Project in the Gunks could be the world’s hardest boulder problem. > I really do believe it has potential to be, at least right now, the hardest boulder problem in the world. ## Hoyt’s media work Hoyt runs VEEZ, a media company producing climbing content and training boards. > I’m driven by the desire to inspire. ## What’s next for Hoyt Hoyt aims to inspire the next generation of climbers through Northeast climbing content. > I’m driven by the desire to inspire. ## Key takeaway Austin Hoyt believes the Fairytale Project in the Gunks could be the world’s hardest boulder problem due to its technical demands.