On March 29, 2025, at the Hiei Boulder Area in Kitakata-cho, Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture,
Climber's Taito Nakagami (Taito Nakagami) but Difficulty level V13/14 (4/5 steps) "Boreas I successfully completed the climb of Boreas .
Nakagami posted the following thoughts on his Instagram:
" I'm glad I was able to get revenge for the issue I lost last year.
It was a great challenge with each move having a certain distance and a sense of intensity.
There was a tough atmosphere this time as well, but I'm glad I was able to control my concentration and finish the match. "
Posted by:Taito Nakagami
Wearing: Iggy Pants
On the difficulty of climbing
In climbing, each route has a number called a "grade" that indicates the difficulty level.
For example, in Japan, there are the following classifications:
- ~ Level 6 (for beginners) → Large footholds and handholds make it easy to climb
- Level 1 to Level 4 (for intermediate players) → The grips are small, so strength and technique are required
- First dan to third dan and above (for advanced climbers) → Quite difficult, even professionals sometimes cannot climb
People tend to think that climbing is about "being strong," but in fact, "balance," "movement ingenuity," and "endurance" are also important. The more difficult the route, the more you need to use your body and your brain, not just your muscles.
If you want to try it for yourself, you can do it safely at a bouldering gym near you!