From Failure to Success: A Climber’s Journey towards World Records

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In climbing, success often comes with a touch of failure. It is not uncommon for climbers to experience multiple failures before achieving their goals. This period of struggle can last for just one session or extend over weeks, months, or even seasons for mega-projects. One such project is Stefano Ghisolfi’s attempt at the world’s hardest boulder, Burden of Dreams V17, and the world’s hardest sport route, Silence 5.15d.

La Sportiva recently released a film documenting Ghisolfi’s journey towards these two challenging climbs during his trip to Scandinavia in May 2023. The film provides an in-depth look at the V15-ish crux of Silence and showcases Ghisolfi’s determination and skill as he pursues these ambitious climbs.

Over the past two years, Ghisolfi has made several trips to Flatanger in an effort to claim the second ascent of Adam Ondra’s Silence 5.15d, which is highly coveted in the climbing community. In addition, he has taken on Nalle Hukkataival’s Burden of Dreams boulder project and has surprised many with his progress despite not being known for his bouldering skills. Ghisolfi’s commitment and dedication to these projects are evident as he continues to push himself and seek improvement.

As one of the world’s top sport climbers, Ghisolfi has an impressive resume that includes four 5.15c ascents and notable repeats and first ascents of 5.15b and 5.14d routes. His recent accomplishments in 2023 demonstrate his continued progression and willingness to take on challenging climbs such as Excalibur 5.15c and Il Terzo Occhio 5