01/22/2026
had a pretty wicked run in the Las Vegas desert over the last several weeks. Here’s some words from the man himself:
“The most fruitful week of climbing in my life. I came to Vegas with one boulder on my mind, Shaolin. I had spent most of the previous season continuously fumbling the last move, so I was eager to get back at it. So eager that I came down to Vegas before the cold weather had moved in. While I waited for send temps, I decided that it would be a good idea to start working on something different, Return of the Sleepwalker. To my surprise, Return felt much better than seasons past, and I made quick progress on the big links. By the time the temps hit town, I was ready to go on both.
A few promising but unsuccessful sessions went by, but then I found myself on top of Shaolin. A weight had been lifted off my shoulders and I felt like I could climb the rest of my trip without any self imposed pressure on sending. With this mindset, I returned to Return with a clear mind and exactly one week after sending Shaolin, I found myself on top of ROTS as well. It was an unforgettable week in Las Vegas and it felt like I hit the jackpot twice.”
📸 : .stack
