How far away is the first 9b boulder?
In 2016, Nalle established the world's first 9a/ V17. Now, 10 years later, Elias has proposed the first 9a+/ V18.
If future repeat ascents confirm the grade, the historical trend of the world's hardest boulder problems suggests the first 9b could arrive in roughly 12–15 years.
Do you think we'll see a 9b boulder before 2040?
A complete overview of every milestone grade: https://tinyurl.com/y5dpeacd