In his new short film, Sébastien «Seb» Bouin takes us to his home crag Pic Saint-Loup, where he freed the 9b+ Kingline Wolf Kingdom last November.
In November, Sébastien Bouin at his home climbing spot Pic Saint Loup in southern France the route Wolf Kingdom (9b+). The French professional climber described his tough project as "definitely one of the best lines I've ever drilled in my life."
To successfully complete such a large project and remain happy and positive the whole time – that’s an incredible feeling.
Seb Bouin
Seb Bouin has been freeing and repeating the world's toughest sport climbing routes for many years. Most recently, he opened David Gambus' The Big Bastard (9b) currently the hardest line in China.
The line wasn't about the difficulty, but about the process.
Seb Bouin
Wolf Kingdom represents a turning point in the climbing career of the 32-year-old, who grew up in the immediate vicinity of the French Alps.
Bouin was already convinced during the first ascent in November that the line was one of his best ever: "I believe that this will be one of the most attempted 9b+ routes in the future."
The new episode of Black Diamond's "Hard Sends" video series focuses on Bouin's approach to his 9b+ limestone project - and the balancing act between hope, failure and overcoming personal limits.
Seb Bouin frees Wolf Kingdom (9b+) in Pic Saint-Loup
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Credits cover photo: Black Diamond