Drew Ruana is doing the 8c + Boulder Box Therapy

The American Drew Ruana successfully climbs the Boulders Box Therapy (8c +) in Rocky Mountain National Park.

At the Boulder Box Therapy (8c +) is an approximately 18-train line that mostly runs through a 50 degree steep roof. The line was launched in autumn 2018 by Daniel Woods started after many attempts. Secured a few days ago Drew Ruana now the first repetition of the boulder and enriches his ticklist with another heavy boulder.

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