Brooke Raboutou Is First Woman to Climb 5.15c

April 8, 2025

Brooke Raboutou just announced that she climbed Excalibur 5.15c (9b+) in Drena, near Arco, Italy. The ascent is historic – the first female ascent of a route graded 5.15c.

Several women have climbed 5.15b in the past, including Angela Eiter, Laura Rogora, Julia Chanourdie, and Anak Verhoeven. Excalibur is the first 5.15 ascent for the 23-year-old American Raboutou. 5.15c is the world’s second hardest climbing grade. Gripped