Video of the world's toughest boulder - now for free

In October of last year, the Finn Nalle Hukkataival committed Burden of Dreams (9a) the world's heaviest boulder. For seven years he kept returning to the same block. At the 23.10.2016 then everything fit together.

The story behind the world's first 9a boulder was filmed by Blue Kangoo. The film can now be viewed free of charge on Blackdiamond's website.

Now here for free: The film about Nalle Hukkataival's ascent of Burden of Dreams (9a)

Nalle Hukkataival at Burden of Dreams - Lappnor Project
Nalle Hukkataival in Burden of Dreams - Lappnor Project

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