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Here are some of the amazing "world records" held by Ashima Shiraishi, most of which are actually also records for boys. Basing on her combined Route and Boulder tick list, she has been the best female rock climber in the world since she was 12 years old. Bear in mind that all her records have been done fast as she has very limited time for climbing outdoors, living and going to school in New York. Imagine how many 8C's and 9a+'s she could do if she was a professional climber! The picture from her Instagram, where she says her goal is to compete in the Olympics. Ashima's achievements: 9 years old: 8A, Chbalanke 10 years old: 8B, Crown of Aragorn 11 years old: 8A flash, Black Demon 8b+ flash, Omaha Beach 8c+ redpoint, Lucifer 13 years old: 8B+ Golden Shadow 9a Open Your Mind Direct R1

UKC reports that Dawid Skoczylas has done the third ascent of Mike Adams's Serenata 8C in Impossible roof in South Yorkshire. What makes the ascent even more impressive is the fact that Dawid has four kids and a full-time job. © Monika Janicka-Skoczylas "I am very pleased and surprised I did it. Relieved that a couple of years of effort (including time spent on Serenity and Serendipity) materialised in the ascent. Also relieved that I didn't get injured in the process! Brilliant line which can you can drop on almost every move."

ZA is now available for HD digital download! This short film strives to pioneer a new style of bouldering viewing complete with strong athletes, vibrant color, sweeping landscapes, and killer soundtracks. Follow along with Daniel Woods, Nalle Hukkataival, Dave Graham, and Nina Williams as they battle tall heights and hard numbers. Take a seat, turn down the lights, and prepare for the stunning imagery of Rocklands as you’ve never seen it before. Here is the link.

Felipe Ho Foganholo has done the first repeat of Felipe Camargo's Libertadores 8B+ in Ouro Preto. The 16-year-old did his first 8B last year and in 2016, Felipe has already done nine 8A's and harder. "I was trying this boulder for almost 8 months. During this time I spent tree trips for Ouro Preto MG as an investment for sending it! I belive that the most difficult part of the hole thing was battle with conditions. It was always raining and what had more afflicted me was that just the last grab was wetting (which the crux is to hold the swing on it) and all the other sequences was possible to figure out, because the boulder is a long roof... Certainly is the hardest ascent I have ever done! Here in Brazil 8B+ is definitively an step above... We just have 3 climbers which reach this step and is an honor to be one of them!"

Old article from Huffington Post discussing - as in the heading - How Rock Climbing Does Your Mind And Body Good. - Boosts brain function - Reduces stress - Teaches valuable life skills - Builds muscles and endurance "Research shows that time spent outside may decrease symptoms of ADHD, improve memory, boost creativity and even wake your brain up with the same effect as drinking a cup of coffee."