# Jules Marchaland Climbs New 5.15c Route

> Jules Marchaland completes King Kang, a 5.15c climb in Norway, with Adam Ondra's help.
- Title: Jules Marchaland Climbs New 5.15c Route · Gripped Magazine
- Summary: Jules Marchaland completes King Kang, a 5.15c climb in Norway, with Adam Ondra's help. Jules Marchaland first ascended King Kang, a 5.15c route in Norway…
- Keywords: jules marchaland, adam ondra, flatanger, norway, 5.15c, king kang, climbing, dyno, bouldering, v15, Jules, Marchaland
- Source: Gripped Magazine — https://gripped.com/news/jules-marchaland-climbs-new-5-15c-thanks-adam-ondra
- Author: gripped
- Published: 2026-09-28T00:35:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jules marchaland, adam ondra, flatanger, norway, 5.15c, king kang, climbing, dyno, bouldering, v15
## First Ascent of King Kang
Jules Marchaland made the first ascent of King Kang at Flatanger, Norway, grading it 5.15c.

> I only got two days on it last year while being sick, came back hungry for it this year.
## Adam Ondra's Role
Adam Ondra introduced Marchaland to the route, helping him overcome a toe injury to complete the climb.

> Thanks Adam for telling me about this project and giving me the opportunity to climb it.
## The Dyno Challenge
King Kang features a powerful dyno that Marchaland described as 'wild,' making it feel like a one-move route.

> Really stoked I got it done before getting stuck falling on the same move over and over.
## Grade Confirmation
Marchaland initially hesitated on the grade but confirmed 5.15c after discussing with Adam Ondra.

> As for the grade, I didn't feel super legit calling it 9b plus, but after talking it through with Adam, it feels right.
## 2025 Progress
In 2025, Marchaland climbed multiple 5.14d and 5.15a routes, including two of Ondra's established routes.
## V15 Flash
Marchaland flashed Power of Now Direct V15 in August 2025, becoming the second climber to flash this grade.
## Key takeaway

Jules Marchaland first ascended King Kang, a 5.15c route in Norway, after recovering from a toe injury.