Ashima Shiraishi is more hardcore than everyone

[rydra_wong]

Boulderer Ashima Shiraishi (who's now aged 10) has been tearing up the sport climbing scene in Kentucky, climbing numerous 5.13s, including one 5.13d and a 5.13b onsight.

Here's an interview with her where she discusses getting started bouldering in Central Park, and having to use different beta on Power of Silence from climbers who are over 4 foot tall.

Comments

[astridv]

Oh wow. She's quite an inspiration. (And so tiny! I'll never use my size as an excuse again when I can't finish a route...;)

[rydra_wong]

UKbouldering.com have approvingly dubbed her "the mini-beast" ("beast" being a British climbing term of approbation for a super-strong climber).

[wpadmirer]

Very cool!

I love it when you post these links. I re-post many of them to my rock gym's Facebook page!

I've also posted a link to this group on the FB page, because I love it here. (grin)

[rydra_wong]

It's cool to hear the links are being shared around and enjoyed!

[emperor]

That's pretty epic!

[rydra_wong]

Yep. You have to wonder what'll happen when she can actually reach the holds ...