Projecting "Burden of Dreams" V17 in the WORST weather ever?!

[@labesace5050]

Jeez, I'm trying to imagine what someone who never climbed would think watching this. I mean that dude is going all the way to Finland to sit under a frozen rock in the middle of a wasteland, desperately trying to hold onto sharp granite cristals and cutting bits of shredded skin off his bleeding fingers. What a funny game we play.

[@DominikNal]

It makes sense only in our heads 😆

[@tahoemike5828]

I am that non climber, and you summed up my thoughts pretty well.

[@giansalam3134]

@@tahoemike5828 curious, what brought you to this video?

[@tahoemike5828]

@@giansalam3134 I am an Olympics junkie. I tuned in to see the climbing as a new sport in the games. I wound up watching the full comp online live, not just the ten minutes that made it on the broadcast. I saw the semis, and the finals all the way through. TBH, I became an instant fan of Brooke's that night, but also of the sport as well. I liked the vibe of the whole contest, and thought it was a good show. I kept watching the world cup events online all throughout the season, and got hooked as a fan of the sport. I started watching some of the various climbing channels, such as Marcus Midbo and a few others (his freeclimb with Alex H. blew my mind!). As I said, Brooke (and Janja, and Natalie and the others) drew me into the sport, and as I learned a bit about her I learned about her family. I wondered about her brother, since we don't see him in the comps. KZbin, in the infinite wisdom of the algorithm, served up a few of Shawn's outdoor bouldering videos along the way. I saw him in a video with Marcus a few weeks back, and thought he was a really cool guy; as well as amazing to watch. Not long after that, Shawn started his own channel and I subscribed right away. I'm 57, and go about 300lb, so I'm not taking up climbing anytime soon; but I'm hooked on watching the sport. There are a lot of cool people to root for, and I can't take my eyes off it. I'm starting to feel like I have an idea how they do it, I just don't know where they get the radioactive spiders.

[@leablasko4492]

true

[@EmilAbrahamsson]

Having tarped up a few boulders myself in my days, I can very much respect your skill at creating such a nice tarp-house around the boulder. Definitely impressed by your tarping.

[@andrewkim9503]

Underrated reply.

[@YaddleGaming]

You watch every climbing video in the world before me lol

[@abclimbing]

When are u going to try Burden of Dreams Emil?

[@EmilAbrahamsson]

@@abclimbing as soon as I've done all the other boulders like Shawn has

[@EggPunch2003]

I think the thing about his tarping is that he really sets the tarp over the boulder so as to tarp it. Top tier tarping

[@MusicScala]

Nalle really outdid himself with sending this megaproj years ago! He was really ahead of his time!

[@Phoenixrebirth85]

Anybody knows what he's up to? Haven't heard anything of him since quite a while

[@christovalkov3931]

@@Phoenixrebirth85 people say he got fed up playing the internet game of feeding content to the masses ( aka: us, armchair consumer critics) 😆

[@joeess517]

@Andy kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn2qZHutbLyfmK8&ab_channel=MarkoSiivinen if you read the comments, his friend says he's good and still climbing

[@Friction_Addiction]

I have seen him out on the rock last year so his lack of online presence doesn't seem to be anything to worry about :)

[@WollocksMate]

Still doing what he loves most: FAs of cool lines around the world. Can spot him a lot from partner's (so I've gathered and presuming here) photo ig-account.

[@hyau23]

Aidan got full replica holds, Vadim got holds he found in a bargain bucket and then we got Shawn actually out there.... showing us the bum gun

[@jiahgl]

I feel like shawn is getting way more comfortable with the camera and its really nice because its not extra, it just feels like hes documenting his climbing for himself and its amazing to see

[@leablasko4492]

yea i really enjoyed the sauna

[@jonkimochi1117]

especially the last few homemade clips of him connecting it

[@alfiepicton1339]

its so refreshing to see someone relaxed like this in the age of vlog type youtubers

[@Mitzbergatc]

"Hopefully today is the day that it is climbable, at least" *as a waterfall runs down the boulder* Gotta love the optimism.

[@TristanCleveland]

...and proceeds to link almost all the moves on a v17...!

[@Theboardbro]

The quality of these videos are just incredible!!

[@lawsong6663]

*is

[@jussiheinonen2463]

Fun fact from a Finnish geologist: the rock type (rapakivi granite) was generated in a magma chamber of a Yellowstone-like supervolcano about 1.6 billion years ago.

[@icedempyre6029]

Can you explain in more detail? I thought that hot spot started under the pacific ocean

[@icedempyre6029]

nevermind you said type, not the rock itself?

[@jussiheinonen2463]

@@icedempyre6029 Yeah, not the same hotspot - SAME KIND of hotspot, but in the distant past. 👍

[@mileshardin6906]

@@jussiheinonen2463 how long do you think it will last with people trying to climb it, lets say 50 days per year

[@jussiheinonen2463]

@@mileshardin6906 Any hold can break at any time. I have not been able to do a detailed geological analysis of the holds. :) Granite as a whole erodes quite slowly, but this rapakivi variety could turn to rubble faster than other granites, maybe in a few thousand or even few hundred years. Depends on the internal structure, amount of cracks etc.

[@jaredwright7710]

Crazy to be that close to sending a V17 in the Finnish Winter

[@alexbarcovsky4319]

Also doing all the moves on the first trip.

[@Bennici]

Well to be fair Finnish summer is probably like 2 weeks. So that's a really tight timing window to hit.

[@MiNi-nn7zi]

Yes. It is crazy, but it also set's some precedence. I only wait when the land owner realizes the gem on his property. Forestry, boulders. If nobody ever is willing to pay for use of roads (that will need some fixing eventually), or local moose-hunting society to be careful with a shooting sectors... No, don't get me wrong. But did Nalle or anyone "officially" ever pointed the purpose and use of that boulder particularly? I mean, did anybody informed the master and owner of the lands, why there is continuous stream of visitors on his property? That itself is irrelevent as we have Every-men-rights here in Finland. I only ask, that does people think anything when it was apparent the forest around the burden was felled about 20 years before it was ready for the timber. And it all was gone all the same. Why? PR problem? No worries, after some 5-10 years there will grow some bushes. Lol. Before that, the grudged Landowner may legally just blow out the Burden, and nobody won't accuse him, legally. Think about that, when coming here to project. Ask even, if its ok.

[@TristanCleveland]

Did he say -4 F or C? Because if it's celsius, it ain't no big deal.

[@alexbarcovsky4319]

@@TristanCleveland Hes american, so its -25 celsius. But Finland usually doesnt go that low, so I think that was Celsius. Dont forget that Burden is out in the open, so with wind it can easily feel like -15°C.

[@zephyrfreney761]

Reading the comments it’s safe to say that even without a third V17 Shawn could definitely get a boyfriend in any climbing gym

[@onskuu1]

indeed 😄

[@josefanon8504]

lmao

[@peteypete5996]

Made me laugh.

[@jakobbauz]

Hahahahaha...

[@leesurman2331]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@conorwellman9376]

Aidan Roberts brought Burden of Dreams to the gym, but Shawn Raboutou brught the gym to Burden of Dreams

[@peterjames7509]

It's insane how fast he's progressing on this.

[@andrewskerratt8353]

For sure! It’s kinda hard to tell without all the sessions numbered but he was there for like 2 months I think when that Dec. 21st footy was shown

[@jeppej4265]

@@andrewskerratt8353 You never know how long the final link will take! I think it still took Nalle quite long after doing it in two parts. It's too long from the document but might have been still over a year (correct if you remember). I hope for the send though! Would be great to have second send and hear the comment on the difficulty!

[@aeon-adv]

What an amazing climber, inspiring as always. No complaining, just trying hard! Outdoor climbing at it's best!

[@DYarbs84]

The mtv cribs intro is premium internet content. This video made my day man

[@slapthesloper]

Ok this video was sick af especially with the ending having Shawn seemingly stay some extra days completely alone to work it and hitting some insane links?!?! Plus the mtv cribs edit was 👌

[@salami6248]

That last minute and a half is some of the most inspiring climbing content on KZbin, keep it up Shawn!

[@Fml570]

shawn starting youtube was the best thing that has happened in 2022

[@SendHardStuff]

Shawn Rabatou's determination and passion for rock climbing is truly inspiring! Watching him tackle the challenging Burden of Dreams route with grace and strength is a testament to the power of the human spirit. Your video captures the beauty of this incredible journey and reminds us all to pursue our dreams no matter how difficult they may seem. Thank you for sharing this incredible moment, it has filled my heart with joy and motivation. I am so siked to see you give it more goes and send it. Also wish me luck at USA climbing bouldering divisionals coming up.

[@mattmahoney2855]

These sessions fill my soul with joy and wonder. I found out my little town has a bouldering gym and I am inspired to get back to my roots of climbing trees, rocks, and buildings as a kiddo. Thanks Shawn. I don't think 25 is too old to start haha.

[@Sutherland5]

Never too old to start! I started nearly at 31 in 2020 and have had the time of my life with it ever since!

[@sabajeroo]

Man watching Shawn connecting those moves really puts in perspective how FRICKING STRONG he is, i just watched the Lattice BOD replica video where Will and Aidan tries to connect the first moves and just looks imposible

[@HiShark8]

Looks like the next part gonna be in mellow channel 😉, sick progression!

[@josefanon8504]

lets hope so lmao

[@ensar6803]

thats some huge progress!

[@TryhardonClimbs]

Checking my phone after climbing this morning and seeing Stephano announcing his send of Excalibur and your new video made my day. Lovin the try hard man. The progress in so few sessions on Burden is absolutely insane. Inspiring. The conditions juxtaposed with your attitude were just amazing. Keep up the hard word.

[@nateli4410]

Dewwwwwwd! LFG!!! This is so hype. I watched it like 10x before I went to the gym to send my v2 projs

[@chrishill5511]

You and me both, brother.

[@LukaLikesClimbing]

was talking with someone about how I wanted to see Shaun try burden, and then he posts this a couple hours later, what a day!

[@georgealexanderp]

Pretty sick setup. Definitely worth it. If you're gonna go all that way for one boulder you gotta make it work. Just think how crazy it would be to send and have to top out under the tarp and tunnel through it.

[@adamsmith5921]

I really like the style and energy of these videos, please try and keep them like this as the channel gets bigger

[@MiguelClimbs]

This is so well filmed and produced. Seriously, production quality was next level. Mad respect.

[@Whueso]

The other V17 Shawn's projecting in this video is called "Flirting with Frostbite in Finland" and we're all here for it

[@ihatedavidbell7977]

Me and Shawn are the same, this is how I feel goin up the stairs to school in the morning.

[@jeppej4265]

You need some long johns for projecting in cold! Good work with the tarp btw. It's a short season and it looks like you managed to squeeze few more days into it!

[@trinidadcollier9437]

I prefer to call them john longs.

[@TheNickMartinez]

bro the production quality is on another level!!! so good

[@ferrafiatvladimir6258]

Going after Nalle Hukkataival’s project, this is huge. I have been looking forward to seeing someone tackling this beauty for a long time. Shawn keeps pushing the boundaries of bouldering. It took 3 years for Nalle, setting this new milestones (9A) of bouldering. Wish you all the success. Once again, thanks for the inspiration ! PS: the mtv cribs blooper cracked me up 😂😂

[@bongosock]

My skin is quite dry and hard, and I used to get splits like that. I would lightly tape over the split between sessions. I found it would keep the skin around the split softer, so that moving my finger wouldn't keep the split open. They healed up faster that way.

[@INCREDIBRO]

My very first time experiencing STOKED at 16:46 when Shawn stuck the first move, my goosebumps have yet to calm down... Gift us that epic trilogy of BOD, battling the hardest bloc in the raging snowstorm and finally take the victory by topping out the boulder under that snow buried tarp alongside with the spring 23 release of Mellow pleaseeeeee!!!🙏

[@oshy06]

Absolutely love the quality of the production Shawn, someone mentioned it below but you're becoming so much more comfortable with the camera, your funny personality is showing, and your love of climbing it's contagious! Keep the videos coming, it's like we're on the adventure with you. Merci de partager ça avec nous 😁

[@kazutokirigaya2523]

your patience is just incredible, make us dream!

[@alfredorico9907]

convinced that he already sent it and will announce it in June or something

[@kevinmarshall5956]

@@idovock7791 not saying it would surprise me if he’s already sent, but I’m pretty sure nalle had all the moves for like 3-4 years before actually sending.

[@joshuasevilla9877]

Didn’t know bro was chill like that

[@flip_lange]

Woah! When you stuck the first move I was like 🤯 he’s got this! And the jump too! That swing looks insane… fingers crossed you’ll come back and send 🤞

[@miel_ap]

When the proj takes your cap off during a try, you know it's hard :D

[@Vertical_Vibes]

Dude, absolutely sick video. I am loving seeing you on Burden, insane that you have it in 3 parts already and in such horrendous conditions. The MTV cribs was hilarious, made my day. You're such an inspiration and role model, love the videos. Was texting one of my friends from climbing while watching it and at 6:00 when you said this is the guest bedroom, feel free to crash with us if you are trying burden I texted I'll pick you up in 30, we're headed to Finland lol. Can't wait to see you give more sessions on it. Keep it up man, it'll go sometime soon. The try hard is such an inspiration, love it.

[@jrblackify]

I smiled at "you have it in 3 parts already." Burden is 3 moves.

[@tahoemike5828]

I've seen a few videos of you doing amazing things, and I was impressed. I think this is the second video I've seen of you working on this project, and it's really cool to see what goes into it. I'm amazed how much planning, and trial & error, goes into literally every finger placement and shift of balance or weight. It's also cool to see how much you enjoy the journey of getting there, not just the glory moment of topping it.

[@CoreClimbCo.]

What a ending! Bobby really not playing with these edits 🔥 wow. Shawn half gecko too

[@leablasko4492]

really enjoyed the mtv crib clit took me back to my youthful days as a mtv watcher

[@Sutherland5]

If it wasn't for the title, I'd have guessed this might be the send already. And even with the title I still got super excited with the last tries since it looked like it could actually go! Mad respect for you Shawn, to actually come here IN THE WINTER to project one of the hardest lines ever O_o And the attitude is pure gold. I'm in awe of this man.

[@jakechristie6870]

Love the projecting vids. Keep it up🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@christianmengel9407]

Finally someone is putting in the work! Go Shawn!

[@AllegraClimbingPsychologist]

It requires SO MUCH mental toughness to keep the motivation in these situations! And he sais he's destroyed while smiling. There's so much we can learn from you Shawn! Loving your contents!

[@joshuameier378]

Damn the videography is stellar on that opening sequence, great job to the whole crew!

[@pinmycomment5239]

My man so good. Stoked because of your progress, will try my best to send a v7 in my gym. Good luck keep uploading

[@erykdziedzic977]

Im freezing watching this from comfy home. Awesome vid bro!

[@Apollo-YT]

Shawn is unstoppable

[@jdags8628]

Is so Incredible how persistent you are with this boulder it looks like such a challenge and the videos are always such a pleasure to watch

[@Negrurafresca]

Some one give the camera crew some double capuchinos ☕️ 👏🏽 awesome content!

[@bigsteezer924]

giulianos goofy ass giggle when getting in the car cracks me up hahah, another awesome vid

[@LukeMais888]

you gotta love when nature creates the perfect board climb in boulder form

[@anssi2267]

You will get there one day since the path has been shown. After you have figured this puzzle out I will go and do it too....first spending a couple hours masoning some steps on the side of it.

[@RWpaintball]

Not sure what's more impressive, almost sending burden or the structural integrity of the tarp set-up at the end.

[@kevinhoang884]

starting to love this channel more and more. dope tarp house btw 😂

[@altcineva4188]

Amazing progress! Unbelivable.

[@andycowley7979]

Dude that was so close...great video update. Looking forward to seeing the send 👍

[@andycowley7979]

Feel like this is a scam. Anyway I live in the UK so can't receive the Organic prize...

[@John-gp2ux]

this man put the MTV cribs intro. love it

[@joshuadonovan3812]

Glad to see Shawn drinking that Nocco sport drink 🤪🤩

[@alias434]

Dang, looks like it will go soon!

[@morganilrosso3323]

GG Shawn, great mindset! Keep going

[@kenndriick]

YO! The camera work, pacing, and vibe of this video is incredible!

[@DarthJaynus]

Ugh, that tease at the beginning. Shawn, you naughty dog.

[@drewneville199]

This is like professional skater levels of dedication to a send. Putting up that tarp and going out in the Finnish winter knowing damn well you may not send it this season is insane. I cannot even understand the mental fortitude it takes to do that. Absurd stuff

[@callumvingoe6095]

The shelter building is impeccable

[@hurmeli]

You haven't seen classic finnish design until you've seen the spiral staircase in Salmisaari

[@Bxpuu]

So sick, he makes the moves look easy af

[@jaretsalas3738]

Sick vid!! Love the dedication and staying true to the mission!

[@natef95]

Awesome video, I loved the MTV Cribs bit. Good luck on the proj!

[@dude2795]

I really like the fact that it is the Finnish winter and you have build a little shelter to protect the holds from getting wet

[@averageboulderer]

He's going to send this for sure.

[@Iminvisible23]

that tarp making this rock look more comfy than some of those glamping sites

[@sonyHawKk]

Damn the last Minute of the Video beginning at 15:10 really hypes you up for more. Looks like you are close!

[@Soleil-Lounsbury]

Straight looking nicer than a fresh loaf of sourdough bread

[@chrisgamble2346]

How the intro preludes the outro clip was rly sick, ur editor is on one

[@willwheeler3048]

Savage attempts in that weather. Built different

[@jaimseygirl2594]

Home tour was 10/10. If the invite is out there, I will take that guest room and climb with you haha. Hopefully the fact that I climb approximately 10 grades beneath you is irrelevant. 😂 Sick video as always! 🤙

[@AmaniRafiki]

You made my day with this video 👍👍 Very promising link ups in the end. You can definetely do this.

[@ilian7646]

some good links happening 🥳 crazy editing quality these vids are doooope

[@tylerholland1801]

can’t wait for the Mellow branded tarp drop

[@CJski]

I’m saving up for the mellow bidet

[@Juckryun]

Now I’m jus waiting for Aiden to finally get back on this. The stoke is unreal

[@mattstanford2789]

It's funny... I showed my friend the original documentary made of Nalle's FA of this boulder on December 9th, 2022 (I bought it right when it came out years ago). I mentioned after we watched it that I've just been waiting for someone like Shawn to try it lol. Literally the next day, you posted the first vid of you checking it out. You totally have this boulder dude, your fitness is crazy right now!

[@lucaa4480]

Do you know where can i watch it?

[@mattstanford2789]

@@lucaa4480 I bought it on the lappnor project website years ago. As far as I know, you can still purchase it (i believe it was like 10-15$ usd), otherwise I am unfortunately not aware of a free upload

[@lucaa4480]

@@mattstanford2789 ah ok thanks

[@flooo5071]

@@mattstanford2789 it's free as far as I can remember.

[@mattstanford2789]

@@flooo5071 it very well could be at this point! Since I've had the download from release I've just never had any reason to check haha

[@nilshtz]

Videos are always made soooo good😍

[@martintraenker393]

It's incredible how hard these individual moves look and feel. And no matter if the grade is confirmed in the end or not - imagine the difficulty of e. g. Alphane shrinked into 5 moves.

[@iangustafson1072]

Really good edit. Looking strong af in the camo!

[@felkandoesthings]

Dope editing! And Shawn sends this in a few sesh, big progress already

[@chriscoll7072]

i always feel so stoked to go climb after watching either of the raboutous

[@T3oom]

Dedication and time on this boulder really shows how insane this boulder is.

[@leonardo_magallanes]

Such a great video, love the editing and seeing Shawn try hard is always motivating 🔥

[@timmy_g]

Even though you have only few videos on your channel they are so sick mann, mega good effort

[@callmetarif]

You'll do it shawn, keep it up!

[@DasUberCow]

Probably the most brutal dryfires ever haha. Super inspirational stuff, i aspire to be as positive when projecting as shawn is.

[@juleslacoste1591]

Great video ! At first, i tought that you Brooke the beta but you Shawn incredible strength and technique ! :)

[@driesvanoosten4417]

Hot water bumwasher. How luxurious 🤣🤣

[@Tuftclimbing]

The little laughs from the cameraman every time Shawn talks about something is so damn funny