Feb. 9, 2026

#183 Adam Shahar – The World’s Hardest Move, A Year of Improvement, and Is ROTSW Really V17?

#183 Adam Shahar – The World’s Hardest Move, A Year of Improvement, and Is ROTSW Really V17?

Adam Shahar is back on the pod after the best year any climber could ask for. He’s been crushing hard boulders in Bishop, and Yosemite, and just climbed his first V17, Return of the Sleepwalker. He also talks about his recent banger V13 FA in the Valley, and his single-move Northeast megaproject.

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  • Adam’s favorite crags in the Northeast
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  • Why are there so many strong crimpers in the Northeast?

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“La Dolce Vita” V13 FA: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT6XK3Zksaj/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==/


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00:00 - Intro

04:32 - The Evolution of Adam's Style

17:32 - Adam's Accomplishments Over the Past Year

31:19 - Support From Patreon

36:55 - Return of the Sleepwalker V17/9A

52:54 - Discovering Yosemite Valley

59:32 - Adam’s Northeast Mega Proj