Ben revisits Statement Of Youth, the UK's first sport climbing route Moon Climbing

Ben Moon returns to one of the most meaningful pieces of British climbing history: Statement Of Youth, widely regarded as the UK’s first true sport climbing route. In this short film from MoonClimbing, Ben revisits the line, reflects on what it represented at the time, and reconnects with the movement, mindset, and ambition that helped shape modern climbing. It’s worth watching for the rare mix of legend-level perspective and down-to-earth honesty: how hard climbing is built, why training matters, and what it feels like to measure yourself against a route that once defined the cutting edge. Whether you’re into bouldering, sport, MoonBoard sessions, or just the stories behind iconic climbs, this is a tight, inspiring watch that links the past to the way we climb now.

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