# British Climber Dayan Akhtar Sends Nevada V17

> Dayan Akhtar, a 22-year-old British climber, sends Return of the Sleepwalker V17 in Nevada, marking his first V17 grade.
- Title: British Climber Dayan Akhtar Sends Nevada V17 | Shortify
- Summary: Dayan Akhtar, a 22-year-old British climber, sends Return of the Sleepwalker V17 in Nevada, marking his first V17 grade.
- Keywords: dayan akhtar, return of the sleepwalker, v17, nevada, boulder world cup, Gripped Magazine
- Source: Gripped Magazine — https://gripped.com/news/british-climber-dayan-akhtar-sends-a-nevada-v17
- Author: Aaron Pardy
- Published: 2026-11-05T16:42:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dayan akhtar, return of the sleepwalker, v17, nevada, boulder world cup
## First V17 Ascent
Dayan Akhtar sent Return of the Sleepwalker V17 in Red Rock, Nevada on November 3.
## Historic Achievement
The climb became the first V17 in the United States after Daniel Woods established it in 2021.
## Six Sessions to Success
Akhtar completed the V17 in six sessions, his first of the grade after topping Sleepwalker as V15.

> Yesterday was session 6 and my 4th trying to send the sit
## Key takeaway

British climber Dayan Akhtar completed the first V17 climb in the U.S. after six sessions.