Dreamtime (climb)
Dreamtime is a 10-metre (33 ft) long gneiss bouldering route in a forest in Cresciano, Switzerland. When first solved in October 2000 by Swiss bouldering pioneer Fred Nicole, it was graded at 8C (V15), making it the world's first-ever boulder route at that grade. With subsequent repeat ascents, it was regraded to 8B+ (V14), but after the breaking of a key hold in 2009, its grade is now considered closer to 8C (V15). Dreamtime is the most notable bouldering route in climbing history along with Midnight Lightning, and is renowned for both its beauty and its challenge.
| Dreamtime | |
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Dreamtime boulder showing two routes; the Dreamtime (V15) route is the diagonal light green line, and Return of Dreamtime (V16) is the blue line | |
| Location | Ticino, Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 46.283211°N 9.009392°E |
| Climbing Area | Cresciano |
| Route Type | Bouldering |
| Vertical Gain | 10 metres (33 ft) (length) |
| Grade | 8B+ (V14) (pre hold-break); 8C (V15) (post hold-break) |
| First ascent | Fred Nicole, 28 October 2000. |
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