Off the Wagon sit (8C+/V16) Shawn Raboutou

Shawn Raboutou delivers a masterclass in elite bouldering in “Off the Wagon sit (8C+/V16),” capturing the first ascent of a brutal sit-start in Val Bavona, Switzerland. Filmed and edited by Raboutou himself on November 27, 2018, this short film follows a precise, high-stakes battle on one of the hardest lines of its grade—where every move is measured, every attempt counts, and the margin for error is razor-thin. What makes this worth watching is the blend of raw difficulty and quiet composure: powerful body tension from the very first pull, microscopic adjustments on unforgiving rock, and the kind of problem-solving that defines cutting-edge climbing. In just a few minutes, it distills the full arc of a breakthrough ascent—focus, frustration, refinement, and release—set against the stark beauty of Swiss granite and the unmistakable intensity of V16 climbing.

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Shawn Raboutou climbs the first ascent Off the Wagon sit (V16/8C+) in Val Bavona, Switzerland. Video filmed and edited by Shawn Raboutou. November 27, 2018