Solly Kemball Dorey, aged 23, has once again pushed the limits of bouldering with his recent ascent of Isles of Wonder, marking his third successful climb of this challenging route in the U.K. Dorey personally graded this formidable climb as V16, solidifying its reputation as one of the most demanding boulders in the country.
Isles of Wonder gained prominence after Aidan Roberts completed its first ascent in summer 2022, describing it as a rare convergence of difficulty and quality, among his most exceptional climbs.
In 2023, Will Bosi followed with the second ascent, employing a strategic right heel hook to navigate the lower section. Bosi’s approach led him to consider a potential downgrade to V15, suggesting his beta might offer a slightly easier path compared to Roberts’ original ascent. Bosi expressed satisfaction, describing his conquest of this “king line” on his 8a.nu profile and Instagram.
For Dorey, who has conquered numerous challenging boulders such as The Story of 2 Worlds V15, Paradise Found V15, and Poseidon’s Wrath V15, Isles of Wonder represents another pinnacle in his climbing career. His ascent showcases not only his physical prowess but also his ability to tackle some of the toughest problems in the sport.
Experience Solly Kemball Dorey’s impressive climb of Isles of Wonder firsthand [here](link to video if available).
Source: https://gripped.com/news/third-ascent-of-a-v16-for-solly-kemball-dorey/
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