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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Mar 18, 2015 - 01:29pm PT
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This has not been posted on here yet?! Can't believe this is the first thread.
Say whatever you want about kids, their weight, body size etc, but this is huge! First female to climb a 5.15! Can't wait to see her progress and kick ass in the future. La Dura Dura next year?! Dawn Wall Free IAD in a few?! Who knows, but this is exciting to witness!
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Mar 18, 2015 - 01:32pm PT
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Just look at the old video on the other thread. She's a natural... She has a gift... She's one of the few who knows...
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Mar 18, 2015 - 01:34pm PT
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freaking awesome..She focuses sooo hard.
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Jones in LA
Mountain climber
Tarzana, California
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Mar 18, 2015 - 03:10pm PT
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Wow! Another milestone for 2015! From such an unlikely starting place -- Central Park in NYC -- to 5.15 in Spain. Estupenda!
Rich Jones
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looks easy from here
climber
Ben Lomond, CA
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Mar 18, 2015 - 03:36pm PT
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And only 4 days of working it! Dayum.
I'm honestly just as impressed that she hasn't burnt out on climbing after spending literally half her life pushing herself this hard.
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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Mar 18, 2015 - 05:26pm PT
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Way to make spring break count! :-)
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Oplopanax
Mountain climber
The Deep Woods
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Mar 18, 2015 - 05:46pm PT
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Josune Bereziartu climbed Bimbaluna 10+ years ago.
That was 15a at the time.
I have no idea if it's 15a now. Saw some 9a (14d) ratings for Open Your Mind Direct too.
So I guess the "first female 15a" claim needs a little more research?
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looks easy from here
climber
Ben Lomond, CA
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Mar 18, 2015 - 05:47pm PT
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From the article:
Ashima Shiraishi Climbs Possible 5.15a [my emphasis] In 2005, Josune Bereziartu, from Spain, made the second ascent of Bimbaluna, which has a slash grade of 5.14d/5.15a.
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yanqui
climber
Balcarce, Argentina
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Mar 23, 2015 - 04:35pm PT
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I figured this was the future of climbing. Way to go Ashima! If my daughter had the same level of passion, I think she could be doing about the same thing (I've seen how good she can climb, when she puts her mind to it). But she likes horseback riding, reading, and hanging out with her friends. Climbing is so Meh. It's just something her old man does. Oh well.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 23, 2015 - 04:53pm PT
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I guess if we were all wired the same the world would be a pretty boring place. She seemed passionate about climbing at a very early age, and focused on hard movements before she ever even got on a wall.
You can't trump passion, talent and support.
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Gene
climber
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Mar 23, 2015 - 04:55pm PT
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Well done, Lass! Keep pushing your limits in climbing as long as it's fun for you.
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Brian
climber
California
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Mar 23, 2015 - 07:23pm PT
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She sent Ciudad de Dios 9a+ today under humid conditions.
It's 9a/+ not 9a+; a "split grade" a bit like the difference between 14d/15a and solid 15a, or between 13b/c and 13c.
Just a point of clarification, not a criticism. I'm super, super psyched for her, and have been talking about her amazing ascents with my daughters (who are also climbers) for the past couple of days. It's really another level to be pulling down this hard this young.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 23, 2015 - 07:36pm PT
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Good point Brian. Edited.
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two-shoes
Trad climber
Auberry, CA
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Mar 23, 2015 - 07:48pm PT
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This is the Ashima Shirashi Fan Club!
We all love her dearly because we can see the pure passion of climbing burns bright in her heart! Rock climber that she is, we can see that she does it out of the total love of it. I don't see her getting burned out any time soon. Go Ashima! Go Ashima!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 27, 2015 - 11:23pm PT
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Sweet clip Biotch.
Lol bubs. U so strong.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Mar 28, 2015 - 05:05am PT
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If you have a thirteen year old in your life, or if you saw what a New York City teenager can be ,
That is one amazing person!
Then all sorts of
Well
negative fears
That every father feels.
I hope and see that she has balance,
In another video I have seen her dad explain a bit. He is great as well.
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Rock!...oopsie.
Trad climber
the pitch above you
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Mar 28, 2015 - 05:55am PT
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I remember seeing her on some of her first outings in Central Park. There were V0s and tears under the tutelage of Yuki the Rat Rock Sensei. That was 2007ish. Seems she's come a long way. Wish I could say the same for me... I've dropped a couple grades in the same timeframe.
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