Watch Daniel Woods send Return of the Sleepwalker, 9A boulder at Red Rocks

The video of Daniel Woods making the first ascent of Return of the Sleepwalker at Red Rocks, USA and currently only the second boulder problem in the world graded 9A.
1 / 1
Daniel Woods making the first ascent of Return of the Sleepwalker, a 17-move problem at Red Rocks, USA which he has graded V17/9A. As such it one of the very hardest boulder problems in the world.
Bobby Sorich

Two months after Daniel Woods established Return of the Sleepwalker at Red Rocks, USA, here's the video documenting the entire process that led the American to climb one of the most difficult problems in the world.

Return of the Sleepwalker adds a 7-move sitstart to Sleepwalker, an 8C+ put up by Jimmy Webb in January 2019, and for the elusive 17-move bloc Woods suggested 9A. On par therefore only with Burden of Dreams in Finland, freed in 2016 by Nalle Hukkataival. Both problems are currently awaiting a first repeat and, consequently, grade confirmation.




Related news
Latest news


Expo / News


Expo / Products
AMELIA GTX are women's mountain boots designed for trekking, hiking and backpacking.
An agile and lightweight mid-cut boot for mixed-terrain hiking.
A warm, breathable, durable and effective second layer.
Belay device with cam-assisted blocking, optimized for lead climbing
Versatile lightweight climbing quickdraws
Light climbing helmet with kevlar reinforcements.
Show products