Black Diamond Presents: Hard Sends with Seb Bouin—Wolf Kingdom (9b+)
Black Diamond Presents: Hard Sends with Seb Bouin—Wolf Kingdom follows Seb Bouin on one of the most striking hard sport lines in France: Wolf Kingdom. Rated 9b+/5.15c, it’s the kind of limestone testpiece that defines an era—but for Seb, the real story isn’t just the number, it’s what it takes to stay committed through a long, demanding project. This episode dives into the rhythm behind elite performance: decision-making, patience, and the quiet confidence to keep showing up until it all clicks. With perspective from top climbers like Adam Ondra and Jakob Schubert as they begin to eye Seb’s routes, it’s a rare look at how world-class climbs become magnets for the next wave—and why the process can matter even more than the send.
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For Seb Bouin, who has consistently established and repeated the world’s hardest sport climbs for several years—Wolf Kingdom “marks a turning point” in his career. Yes, the route is 9b+/5.15c, and yes, it’s also extremely aesthetic, a king line on a picturesque limestone cliff in France. But for Seb, the shift wasn’t about the difficulty. It was about the process. “Successfully completing such a big project while staying happy and positive the entire time—it’s an incredible feeling,” explains Seb. In this latest installment of Hard Sends, we take a deep dive into Seb’s process, while also gaining perspective from some other climbing superstars like Adam Ondra, who are now beginning to try his routes. Head into the Wolf Kingdom, a world of top-tier sport climbing, where only a handful of climbers like Seb are at the top of the food chain. Credits: Realisation: Thibaut Marot Co-réalisation: Seb Bouin Film Editor: Thibaut Marot Camera and drone Operators Pic Saint-Loup - Sending day: Sam bié Pic Saint-Loup archives: Raphael Fourrau Additional drone footage (Les Rois du Lithium sending day): Léo Giroudon Ramirole: Thibaut Marot and Reel rock Farm’s archive: Thibaut marot Seb’s « hidden gems » archives: Thibaut Marot Wolf Kingdom Send Music: Said and Håkan Wirenstrand Mixage: Florent Denizot Special thanks to Adam Ondra and Jakob Shubert