Black Diamond presents: Shawn Raboutou - “Devilution” V16

Black Diamond welcomes Shawn Raboutou to their team in style, capturing his second ascent of "Devilution" V16 — the low start to Jason Kehl's legendary "Evolution" V12 at Chaos Canyon in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. The low start sat as an open project for years until Sean Bailey unlocked the first ascent earlier in 2024, and Raboutou wasted no time following suit with a stunning repeat. This short film is a masterclass in elite bouldering, showcasing Raboutou's signature precision and power on one of the hardest boulder problems in North America. Backed by a killer soundtrack featuring Joy Division and the Beastie Boys, and shot beautifully by Eric Bissell and Spenser Tang-Smith, it's a must-watch for anyone who follows the cutting edge of the sport.

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Black Diamond welcomes Shawn Raboutou to the team. This video features the second ascent of "Devilution" which is the low start to the infamous "Evolution" (v12) first put up by Jason Kehl. The low start remained a project until this year when Sean Bailey did the first ascent. Enjoy! Filmed by: Eric Bissell + Spenser Tang-Smith Edit by: Bobby Vannoy Music: She's lost Control - Joy Division Multilateral Nuclear Disarmament - Beastie Boys