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James Pearson

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James Pearson is a professional climber who has climbed V15, 5.14d, and 5.14+ sport routes all round the world. He is sponsored by the North Face, Wild Country, La Sportiva & Gloryfy.

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James Pearson’s Fraught History With the World’s Hardest Trad Grade

After months of consideration, James Pearson has decided to call 'Bon Voyage' the world’s first E12—fifteen years after first proposing the same grade

James Pearson

Steven Potter

Updated Apr 11, 2024