Austin Hoyt ticks The Process (8C+)

Austin Hoyt, with four 8C’s under his belt, has sent The Process (8C+) in Buttermilks. ” 5th ascent! Incredible experience. I have the poster of Daniel [Woods] on the FA over my bed, I basically look at it every single day of my life. For me, this is the dopest climb I have ever done. I’m not sure it could get much doper.”

Can you tell us more about your ascent?
I immediately started trying the process after doing Lucid Dreaming last season. The first time I ever climbed through social distortion, which is the bottom half, I made it to the last move. Instantly, I was sucked right back into another project. I spent the majority of that season trying it, getting to the last move, and not being able to fully commit. In the end, my trip was cut short due to conditions and I wasn’t able to complete it.

Coming back this year, I knew it was a mental thing. I told myself I will only try the last move off of a ladder, not on a rope, so I could get over the fear of falling. The session before I sent I did the big link twice in a row and felt ready. Showing up for my third session, I felt confident and extremely psyched. With all the pads ready and cameras on, I pulled on, climbed to the last move and held on this time.