4 December 2024
Colin Duffy ticks Defying Gravity (8C)
Colin Duffy has repeated Daniel Woodsโ Defying Gravity (8C) at Thunder Ridge.
โWoah. This climb fits my style better than anything I've ever tried. Feels incredible to take down one of my dream boulders!โ
Can you tell us more about the ascent?
Iโve wanted to try DG for a long time, and to finally stand under the striking line was incredibly exciting. I decided from the start I would use Noah Wheelerโs campus method, as Iโm most in control when campusing. I was able to get close within a few goes and finally stuck the first move on my 6th attempt. I ended up falling on the second jump on this attempt, but two goes later I was standing on top of the boulder. I definitely plan on trying the sit start [8C+ project] in the future!
Can you tell us more about the ascent?
Iโve wanted to try DG for a long time, and to finally stand under the striking line was incredibly exciting. I decided from the start I would use Noah Wheelerโs campus method, as Iโm most in control when campusing. I was able to get close within a few goes and finally stuck the first move on my 6th attempt. I ended up falling on the second jump on this attempt, but two goes later I was standing on top of the boulder. I definitely plan on trying the sit start [8C+ project] in the future!
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