Jimmy Webb flashes 8b-Boulder Vorpal Blade at Black Mountain, California

In May 2019, professional climber Jimmy Webb managed a flash ascent of the Vorpal Blade (8b) boulder in the Black Mountain area. The area comprises around 1 lines and is just two hours from Los Angeles.

Video: Jimmy Webb testing the Vorpal Blade

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