Are you fit? If so don't bother 7a+ is more than enough, and if you can fit into some tight shorts I've got some shoes you could help me sell?
I've been climbing on/off 10yrs but last 3 yrs 4-5 times a week, mainly bouldering.I'm 32,female, 5ft7, 58kg and can currently boulder outdoors 7a/7a+ in a couple of sessions.My aim - boulder 8a.My question - possible?
Oof - you guys are brutal! Someone fairly new to the forum (based on posts) gets this?
there's a no blame culture here
You will prob have to go farther afield for good projects, be it another country unless you like lime.
I'm about to start a PhD in Edinburgh
I suppose my question really was is 8a achievable for the serious but 'hobby' female climber?
OK so after double checking this is UKB and not UKC....What a great (and random) set of replies. Basically I need to:1. get rid of the boyfriend (I climb better than him) and find one that climbs harder2. purchase hot pants and sports bra (this will make achieving point 1 easier)3. avoid grit (damn it - had my eye on The Joker. Can hang off the start holds at least )4. believe I can do it5. train I suppose my question really was is 8a achievable for the serious but 'hobby' female climber? The consensus seems to be it is better to try and fail than not try at all....I'm about to start a PhD in Edinburgh so will have more time than ever to dedicate to training (currently have a hefty OOH rota which affects time being able to spend projecting/training). Watch this space I guess...
If you're Edinburgh-based you're sorted. Are Purely Belter and The Crack still both in the guide at 8A?