Sierra Blair ticks The Averager (8A+)

Sierra Blair, who previously has sent four 8A+’, has completed The Averager (8A+) in Oak Flats. The 31-year-old retired from the World Cup Circuit in 2019, having finished in the Top 30 in all but seven of 29 events.

Can you tell us more about the ascent?
The Averager first came onto my radar in February of 2024 when my friend Zach Levy found the line. We worked it for two sessions and I didn’t have much luck getting anywhere on the boulder, so I decided to keep it in mind for next season. We gave the boulder the working name of “The Revenger”.

I started to properly try it when Oak Flat season began again in November 2024. The first move eluded me but I was making progress on the boulder (I could do all of the remaining moves). Matt Fultz made the trip in January 2025 and grabbed the FA, calling it The Averager. Matt’s FA opened the door for me because now I had proof that the boulder was possible. I finally stuck the first move on my eight working session of the season and snagged the send on my ninth session on the boulder. I could not be more excited to send such a long project and I cannot wait for whatever boulder is next for me.