Ashima Shiraishi Crushes 5.14b in Australia

Ashima Shiraishi is climbing in the Blue Mountains of Australia and has reported about Tiger Cat 5.14b that she sent on her second go. Last week, we reported Shiraishi’s sends of Sleepy Rave V15 and Mana V13 in the Grampians. A strong trip for the young crusher, as she had recently taken a 15-metre ground-fall in the climbing gym.

Clipped the chains of Tiger Cat 8c on my 2nd try!!!! Such a beautiful climb with consistent moves to the top. It was refreshing to climb this awesome route after being shutdown on a lot of the large spans here in the Blue Mountains. But hey, when you fall you learn! It's all a part of the success. OMMMGGGGG 100,000 followers?! I'm speechless! How should I celebrate???????? PS. My dad climbed his first 5.10a on his way up from the crag?Thank you Lee Cossey for the belaying and guiding! | photo: @crossroadstudios

A photo posted by Ashima | 阿島 (@ashimashiraishi) on Aug 14, 2016 at 11:50pm PDT