FrictionLabs Athlete Ben Burkhalter sends Blade Runner V15/8C! (3rd ascent).

FrictionLabs Athlete Ben Burkhalter sends Blade Runner V15/8C! (3rd ascent) follows Ben Burkhalter in Rocky Mountain National Park as he takes on Giuliano Cameroni’s cutting-edge power-crimp testpiece, Blade Runner, on the iconic Jade boulder in Upper Chaos Canyon. In under two minutes, you get a crisp snapshot of a modern hard bouldering mission: precision, patience, and total commitment to small holds. What makes it worth watching is how quickly the story hits: three sessions, a brutal crimp line, and the kind of composed effort that separates “almost” from “sent.” Tight filming and motion graphics keep the pace high, while the setting and movement deliver that addictive mix of tension and release—ideal if you love seeing elite-level bouldering distilled down to the essential moments of doubt, adjustment, and victory.

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FrictionLabs new recruit Ben Burkhalter makes quick work (three sessions) of Giuliano Cameroni's Blade Runner V15/8C! Blade Runner is a recent RMNP power-crimp addition located on the famous Jade boulder in Upper Chaos Canyon. Siiiiiick work Ben! 👊 Video and Motion Graphics: Arjan de Kock + Paige Claassen Ben's go-to FrictionLabs blend? Secret Stuff base layer plus Gorilla Grip mixed with Unicorn Dust! https://frictionlabs.com/athletes/ben-burkhalter #chalkupless #climbmore #frictionlabs #brushyourtickmarks 🙏