FrictionLabs Pro Keenan Takahashi takes down The Ice Knife, V14 in Guanella Pass, CO.

Before winter settles in at Guanella Pass, FrictionLabs pro Keenan Takahashi heads to Colorado’s roadside alpine boulders for a fast, focused session on hard granite. After flashing the classic Mind Matters (V12), he turns his attention uphill to Dave Graham’s The Ice Knife (V14), looking sharp and composed as he sizes up the line and commits to every move. This short film is worth your three minutes for its no-nonsense glimpse of elite bouldering: efficient attempts, crisp body tension, and the kind of calm aggression it takes to close on V14 with confidence. It’s also a teaser for what comes next—The Ice Knife Sit (V15) still on the tick list—making this send feel like a stepping stone in a bigger season-long story you’ll want to follow.

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Before winter descended on Colorado, FrictionLabs Pro Keenan Takahashi ventured to the roadside alpine blocs of Guanella Pass. After a flash of the classic, Mind Matters, V12 he was ready for the big leagues up the hill. Dave Graham's The Ice Knife, V14 went down on the quick with an a eye on THE prize—Daniel Woods' The Ice Knife Sit, V15. Still on his tick list and ready for the send, he'll be back at it as soon as the rock dries. Strong work KT, we're all psyched to see what you have in store for Colorado! Video: KTS aka Kevin Takashi Smith Music: Walk by Cushy (Epidemic Sounds) FrictionLabs.com #chalkupless #climbmore #frictionlabs