26 April 2025

Noah Wheeler ticks Echalo (8C) and FAโ€™s 8B+

Noah Wheeler, who earlier in 2025 climbed two 9Aโ€™s, has made the first ascent of Crash Out (8B+) in Elevenmile Canyon. Just a few days later, the roof line saw its first repeat by his brother, Benn Wheeler.

Yesterday, Noah completed Echalo (8C) in Clear Creek Canyon (CO). โ€Tried this a few times over the last few years and the first move always felt impossible. Today it felt pretty chill! Wet-fired out of the gaston 3 times (the climb was in a cloud) before managing to send. Feels more one-move 12 into 13 than 11 into 14.โ€

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