Jesse Grupper recently climbed Almost Famous 5.14a (8b+) in the Celebrity Cave in Dry Canyon, Arizona. The steep route, established by Luke Bertelsen in 2018, starts on The Spark 5.13+ before navigating through tufa territory and a final crux on the upper headwall. Grupper shared his accomplishment on Instagram, praising the climb for its endurance style and challenging moves.
Before this sport climbing achievement, Grupper showcased his bouldering skills in Hueco Tanks with sends of Esperanza V14 and Full Throttle V13. He is known for his comp climbing success, winning medals at various Lead World Cup events and earning a spot to compete in the Paris Summer Olympics. Grupper’s impressive climbing resume includes flashing challenging routes like Livin’ Astro 5.14c and Pure Imagination 5.14c.
Grupper’s dedication to climbing and his ability to excel in both sport climbing and bouldering make him a standout athlete in the climbing community. His recent ascent of Almost Famous 5.14a further solidifies his reputation as a skilled and versatile climber.
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