Seb Bouin FA’s China’s first 9b

Sebastien Bouin reports on Instagram that he has done the FA of El Gran Cabrón (9b), bolted by David Gambus, in the Shegeng Cave.

“It’s an incredible experience to find such a project and challenge myself in a setting like this. China leaves no one indifferent—I feel like this trip is opening my mind in so many ways. The distance, the unfamiliar culture, and this new way of life disorient me as much as they fascinate me.”

In total, the 31-year-old had previously done twelve 9b’s, out of which seven are FA’s. Additionally, Seb has a further seven 9b+ ascents to his name, as well as the FA of the world's second 9c route, DNA. In other words, the French has an almost equally impressive red point ticklist as Adam Ondra.