Uncut: Daniel Woods - La Rustica (8C/V15)

Uncut: Daniel Woods - La Rustica (8C/V15) drops you straight into the moment as Daniel Woods squares up to La Rustica in Val Bavona, Switzerland—Jimmy Webb’s uncompromising 8C/V15 testpiece. In just over two minutes, this mellow short captures the focus, the tension, and the precision it takes to make a rare ascent happen on one of bouldering’s most demanding lines. What makes it worth watching is the clarity of the effort: no distractions, no long build-up—just high-end movement, split-second decision making, and the kind of commitment that only shows up when the margin for error is basically zero. Whether you’re here for Woods’ mastery, the aura of Val Bavona granite, or a quick hit of pure bouldering intensity, this is a compact reminder of why hard climbing is as much about composure as it is about strength.

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Daniel Woods making the third ascent of Jimmy Webb's rigorous testpiece La Rustica (8C/V15) in Val Bavona, Switzerland. May 2019