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Shawn Raboutou Climbs New 5.14d in Argentina

This is the only route graded 5.14d in the country after one climbed in 2016 was downgraded

Shawn Raboutou, one of the world’s most accomplished boulderers, has opened a hard new route in South America with Maracanazo, the only 5.14d in Argentina.

South America has a handful of 5.14ds, including Pasito a Pasito 5.14d in Chile opened by Alex Megos in 2017 ; In This Light You Look Like Poseidon in Bolivia opened by Birtle in 2017; and Ruta de Cobre 5.14d in Chile opened by Birtle in 2017.

 

Raboutou climbed two V16s in 2024 with United and the second ascent of Devilution in California. In total, Raboutou has sent eight V16s and two V17s, of which two were first ascents: Megatron and Alphane. He’s also climbed two 5.15a on record with Kangaroo Limb and First Ley.

In 2016, Bertle made the first ascent of Azul es el Cielo de los Ciegos in Argentina and claimed it as the first 5.14d in South America. However, it was repeated in 2023 by Filipe Ho and downgraded to 5.14c.

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