Jonathan Siegrist Climbs a New 5.15b in USA
Plus watch as the 5.15 climber makes quick work of a classic 5.14 not far from Las Vegas
American climber Jonathan Siegrist has made the first ascent of Anemology 5.15b in the Utah Hills. He’s now climbed at least half a dozen at the grade, including, Event Horizon, Peruvian Necktie, La Planta de Shiva, Jumbo Love and Stoking the Fire.
“The climbing is unforgiving, varied and super bouldery,” he said. “It felt like a multi season project for a while, and then suddenly I started making some real progress but in a desperate effort I sliced my pointer finger open horribly… my skin wouldn’t heal for over three weeks.”
Siegrist has climbed over 20 routes 5.15a or harder, and around 50 at 5.14d. In February, he made the second ascent of Me I Eat Dust 5.15a in Texas – read about it here. And earlier this year, he flashed Paleo Man, a classic 5.14a at Mount Potosi in Nevada. Ryan White was there to capture the action and produced this short film, which was released by Metolius – watch below.
“More than anything, I’m so proud and grateful that I stuck with it and fought until the end on this one,” he said about his new 5.15b. “The doubt came and went but I showed up regardless and for me that seems to always be the key.”
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