Projecting and Sending My First V2 Boulder
This climb was my first true V2 boulder problem. At first it felt completely out of reach, but after a full week of projecting, refining my beta, and taking plenty of falls, I finally linked the moves together and topped it out.
Even though I sometimes joke that I "lucked out" on this send, the truth is that it represents a lot of quiet work: session after session, changing foot placements, adjusting body position, and learning to commit fully to moves instead of bailing halfway.
Key Takeaways From This V2
- Progress is rarely linear – some sessions felt worse than the day before, but they still moved me forward.
- Filming attempts helped me spot bad habits and improve my beta between tries.
- Mental commitment is just as important as strength when you are trying a new grade.
Watch the V2 Climb
In this embedded video you can watch the final successful attempt of my first V2 bouldering problem, including the crux sequence that gave me the most trouble.