8b+ by Brooke (15) and Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou (52)

Between 1989 and 1995, Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou was the best competition climber in the world and she was also one of the first female to have done an 8b+. She said that the secret was simply hard training but at 52 she is just enjoying climbing but still at the same level once she challenges a project. Robyn's focus for many years has been on being a trainer for ABC Kids and both her kids, Brooke and Shawn are world class youngsters. This week, Robyn will be working as a coach for USA during the Youth World Championships in Arco. - No War More Love 8b+ is certainly my proudest send to date. This route starts with a section of hard moves almost like a boulder problem followed by a really good rest and continues with a super resistance section (20 moves) and finishes with the crux and a pumpy technical finish. I had to dig deep to make the crux move after all the hard climbing below. Nice to know I still have it. Brooke has had an amazing 4 weeks in France. She has been climbing outside (yesterday she sent L'Arbouisier 8b+/8c) and training for Youth Worlds inside. She has topped over 10 8a-8b+ routes this summer.