7 September 2025
Sungsu Lee does Grand Illusion (8C+)
Sungsu Lee, who did Burden of Dreams (9A) in May, has done Grand Illusion (8C+) in Little Cottonwood. The 26-year-old sent his first 8C less than 17 months ago and now he has done eleven boulders 8C to 9A. (c) Taylor Bolt
Can you tell us more about the ascent and the process behind?
I visited Salt Lake City for the first time and itโs been an honor to spend time with such strong climbers. It took me four sessions to send Grand Illusion and now Iโm working on Sosa (8C+)!
Can you tell us more about the ascent and the process behind?
I visited Salt Lake City for the first time and itโs been an honor to spend time with such strong climbers. It took me four sessions to send Grand Illusion and now Iโm working on Sosa (8C+)!
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