Anna Kelley does After Hours (8B)

Anna Kelley, who was #8 in the Youth World Championship, has done After Hours (8B) in Huntington Canyon. The 18-year-old did her first 8A only five weeks ago and then Meadowlark Lemon Stand (8A+) last month.

Can you tell us more about the ascent?
On my first day I did all the moves and linked from the middle to the top, but the second move was the crux for me, as I just didn’t feel strong enough on the left hand. By my third session I started trying from the bottom and only stuck the second move twice, falling on the last jump crux both times. When I came back for my fifth session, it was probably the hottest day I tried it and my skin was thin, but I fell on the last jump three times and finally stuck it on the fourth. I only sent my first outdoor V11 about a month ago, so now sending my first v13 feels pretty crazy.

What are your winter plans?
For the winter I am planning on focusing more on comp climbing and preparing for the upcoming world cup season. But I do have a trip to Red Rocks planned during December.