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Breaking News: Drew Ruana Sends New V16

He's repeated some of the hardest boulders in the world

Drew Ruana continues his strong year with the first ascent of Insomniac V16 at Lincoln Lake in Colorado.

When Ruana was 15 he sent Just Do It 5.14c in Smith Rock, at 16 he made the FA of Assassin 5.14d+, and when he was 17 he sent Brave New World 5.14d. He’s repeated a number of hard boulders, including Box Therapy V16, Sleepwalker V16 (watch below) and Creature from the Black Lagoon V16.

For a list of Ruana’s impressive ascents, which include over a number of V15 and V14 boulders and hard sport climbs visit his sight here.

Ruana on Sleepwalker

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