Shawn Raboutou: Livin' Large (V16/8C+)

In the summer of 2019, Shawn Raboutou heads to Rocklands, South Africa to take on "Livin' Large"—a striking, 8-meter high arete and one of the most intimidating highball boulders in the world. The film follows his process and the moment he seals the third ascent of this modern testpiece at V16 (8C+). What makes this worth watching is the blend of raw difficulty and real consequence: powerful movement stacked above a serious landing, where precision and composure matter as much as strength. If you love seeing top-level bouldering pushed into the highball realm, this is a short, high-stakes hit of focus, commitment, and control.

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During the summer of 2019, Shawn Raboutou makes the 3rd ascent of "Livin' Large" (V16/8C+). First sent by Nalle Hukatival more than 10 years ago this climb is located in Rocklands, South Africa. At 8 meters/26 feet tall this arete stands out as one of the hardest highballs in the world.