Uncut: Samuel Ometz - Buddha (9a/5.14d) 2nd ascent

Uncut: Samuel Ometz - Buddha (9a/5.14d) 2nd ascent drops you straight into the sharp end of sport climbing as Samuel Ometz takes on Buddha in Switzerland’s Valais. Bolted by Cyrille Albasini and first climbed by Shawn Raboutou, this 9a/5.14d testpiece demands total precision—every move measured, every breath earned—as Sam goes for the historic second ascent. What makes this worth your two minutes is the raw, no-frills intimacy: you feel the tempo of real attempts, the micro-adjustments on tiny holds, and the calm intensity it takes to commit when the margin is razor-thin. It’s a compact hit of high-grade focus and modern climbing performance—perfect for anyone who loves watching mastery distilled into a single, unforgettable send.

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Sam on the 2nd ascent of Buddha, a route in Wallis bolted by Cyrille Albasini and recently FA'd by Shawn Raboutou