Bouldering in Fontainebleau: Projecting the worlds third v17

Welcome to Fontainebleau, France one of the best bouldering areas in the world. In this video I'm trying "Soudain Seul" (9a/v17) the sit start to "The Island" (8c/v15). "The Island" was first climbed by Dave Graham and "Soudain Seul" was first climbed by Simon Lorenzi.
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[@nathannguyen4440]

When I was younger, maybe junior high, I got roped into watching my 3 month old niece while my sister went climbing at our local gym. So there i am, sitting on the couch in the gym with my niece, and who walks in but Shawn himself. I was nervous as fuck, and just kept looking at him as he was warming up, but didn't know what to say. Pretty soon though my niece started crying, and I'm trying to quiet her down because I didn't want her to bother Shawn, but she wouldn't stop. Pretty soon he gets up and walks over. He gave her a fist bump and started asking what was wrong. I replied that she was probably hungry or something. So, Shawn put down his chalk bag, picked up my niece and lifted his shirt. He breast fed her right there in the middle of the climbing gym. Chill guy, really nice about it.

[@brunodm1573]

🤣🤣🤣

[@AZn5t0n3R]

Literally the goat

[@thewateringwiz7118]

You got me good, ngl

[@theythem9530]

sounds like paulo castro joke

[@junuhunuproductions]

WTF ahahhaha

[@jeremyregenbogen2717]

The world needs more humbly chill climbers like shawn

[@berfinjung7469]

Totally agree!!

[@CollinGill7]

you could say hes pretty...mellow

[@ejl74]

The rockin The Grateful Dead too!!! F yeah!

[@steghiso]

I'm in for the shorty crew

[@shawnraboutou-]

Let’s do it!

[@lemao8063]

I’m a simple man. I see a Shawn Raboutou video, I click.

[@winterrrrrrrr]

and i like

[@mojoofo]

Same

[@Cillet]

Same

[@lennardberger6614]

Same

[@constanceelaine3909]

Woman too

[@ceeeejt]

This is probably the most frustrated he's been and yet is still so subdued and chill. Man achieved enlightenment a long time ago I guess.

[@weters100]

Gyms closed and here I find you

[@ceeeejt]

@Hamish Thomson just waiting for you to gimme that special VIP access to the 55 while the gym is closed 🤫

[@juliabobak2679]

@@ceeeejt I want special KZbin stalking access to the 55 too, guys!

[@justindoss3701]

The yelling, screaming, throwing chalk bag might be edited out 😂

[@barnabyjamespackham6772]

Me and my girlfriend are going to Paris for a few days in summer, I hope this video might help me explain to her that a day trip to fontainebleu with bouldering mats would be more romantic than going up the Eiffel tower...

[@juliuspolz9137]

Just tell her it's THE BEST bouldering area for families with kids ;)

[@glipquux]

the logistics of getting to bleu from paris for a day trip suck if you dont plan on renting a car. i'd recommend planning to stay in the forest for at least a few days - its a beautiful place. maybe not something to tick off on a couples first trip to paris :)

[@suki355]

Good luck my friend! Might have better luck climbing the eiffel tower! 🤣

[@BeautifulFreakful]

@@glipquux super easy to get to the Rocher Canon without a car for a day trip

[@greenmattt]

as a french person i would prefer to go in fontainebleau than in paris

[@MaadcoClimbing]

It’s a great video and I don’t want to be a buzzkill but I fear people might try and replicate stuff seen in the video so I wanted to give some context and info Climbing at night in Bleau is forbidden by law. It offers great conditions for bouldering, but the forest is a protected natural site and going there at night is disturbing the wildlife. The noise, the lighting, the smell of people…all of that has been linked to death (direct or indirect) of many species and behavioural changes in others. It’s also dangerous for you and if you get hurt, getting help to you might be difficult but this argument is usually lost on climbers because well, we have a dangerous passion. So please if you come to Bleau from anywhere in the world, I understand it’s a magical place and you want to maximise your time on the rocks but please remember that we share this space with many wild animals that need time free of humans to move around, hunt, sleep, reproduce…all year round but especially in the spring and summer where it becomes very crowded with climbers. They have a right to enjoy the forest undisturbed ✨ Thanks for the video anyway Shawn ☺️It’s always amazing to watch you climb and especially on home turf

[@wankershim]

Very possibly the best climbing content on KZbin rn. Love watching Shawn on his siege to take down the world's hardest. Also the skater vibes are unmatched.

[@EKdlwoasred]

He was a skater he said see y’a later boy ✌️

[@sambielaczyc1150]

I’m just here for the rocks

[@FlashFocused]

shoutout Ross Fulkerson has some bangers too

[@CollinGill7]

as someone who skated before i got into climbing i love watching all the mellow videos, they feel like skate parts about bouldering lol

[@CollinGill7]

@@masterpropper2485 why?

[@relo3922]

This is insane. One of the best climbers in the world doing these vlog like videos is just genius. Keep it up

[@VeryShortClimberBeta]

High key love videos of you failing more than videos of you sending. There's so much more for us regular human folk to learn from watching the process of failure, how to keep mental, how to project and try hard and get angry without getting discouraged, and still call the whole process fun in the end. More failure please! (Although of course hope you send too lol but don't stop making these kinda vids either please!)

[@TheCrookedWheel]

Dude who is editing this stuff?! It's unreal for a channel with 40K subs. Amazing. Best climbing content on YT.

[@flusck]

I mean it's kinda obvious there is at least one big sponsor behind this channel but that's totally fine as long as we get to experience this kind of content :)

[@serumantifranque]

I really like you as a climber and the content of this channel is amazing SO please don't boulder in Fontainebleau or elsewhere at night. We are trying to spread awareness that night climbing, artificial lights, are disrupting the ecosystem and is very bad for the wildlife. If we all want to continue climbing in the forest - let's do it mindfully and such climbers as you should be champions for that. Thanks

[@bratooooxaaa]

“That's how you get better, getting smacked down and getting back up" Shawn “The Provider” Raboutou - you are providing the stoke!! This makes me want to get after it! Thanks for sharing Shawn!

[@Whueso]

Loving your past few releases showing virtually zero sends. Shows that the joy of climbing is about so much more than just getting to the top.

[@justblakens]

definitely some of my favorite climbing content on KZbin right now. Vibes are unmatched

[@EKdlwoasred]

The vibes are vibey!

[@chlorexx4579]

You know Shawn is dedicated when he puts a hangboard on the streets and just does his training

[@BastienAdrien]

I think he said that he was warming up for the night session :) not sure though, it's tough to understand him from time to time

[@tronco1093]

Crew of shorties taking down V17s, prolly the most inspirational video for anyone who can relate to his pain

[@taylorgrasmick]

Nothing gets me more psyched to project at my limit, bobby‘s production style is so sick

[@schuberthsigma1313]

The definition of climbing. Always a smile on the face ❤ while being on top of the game

[@miguelgalllego]

"That's how you get better, getting smacked down and getting back up" Goat

[@boz77-kb3so]

Love that video, showing how hard some boulder could be even for the best. But please avoid climbing at night. The Fontainebleau forest is a fragile ecosystem. Many animals only come out at night, artificial lights are very disturbing for them. We still have a chance to have free access to the forest to climb. Let’s all make it last. Hoping to welcome you all in our beautiful forest.

[@Carlosallouchimontero]

I was hoping someone else would bring this up, night climbing in font is prohibited and like you mention disturbs the wildlife.

[@LeonxLeon]

Yes, I second that!!

[@jrblackify]

Shawn is just so genuine and likable.

[@bfilly]

Shawn’s channel remains the best combo of motivating and just insanely calming

[@izaac229]

"Go back to the gym, get my crimp strength up and then go back to burden of dreams". Grind don't stop 💪

[@ComputerManDanMiller]

Appreciate the foliage, maybe another in-depth video on its characteristics as well as your top 5 favorite foliages?

[@adnangrebovic7469]

I started projecting my first 8a+ last september and I stopped after a month cause the rain came in. I was pretty much on my limit but this winter I discovered your content and I'm super motivated for training in the gym. I got so much stronger now so I'm hyped to get back at it after it's dry again. Keep up the best climbing content! Greetings from a American living in Bosnia and Herzegovina ;)

[@svallini95]

Some wholesome climbing and Grateful Dead, doesn't get much better than that

[@linus251]

The Vibes>>> Makes the Sunday so much better

[@noahbowman120]

Very possibly the hottest climbing content on youtube rn. Love watching Shawn on his siege to become the most seductive climber. Also the skater vibes are unmatched.

[@EKdlwoasred]

He was a skater boi, I said see y’a later boi

[@michaelswann3065]

Keenan and jimmy kill it skating too, there’s footage of Keenan skating a handrail. Could of been pro in another life… perhaps 🔥💪all of them too sick!

[@willhatt5367]

The choice of that particular Dilla beat when you are ‘working on it’ is highly appreciated! 👌

[@zaccorcoran4061]

As per normal, Shawn comes in with the best climbing content known to man, always phenomenal seeing this man send the way he does and the experience he has along the way. My roommate and I always drop everything to check out the new vids

[@aleceastwood1073]

Honestly some of the best climbing content on KZbin, even just from a filming perspective, but also for creating psych, so sick, such an inspo, keep it up dude

[@jrb109kse]

Would love to see some training footage in the gym too! Always enjoy learning about your process and approach to climbing 🤙

[@atessonmez6484]

I love watching your videos, always positive, even after the hardest session

[@bellacastro6743]

i love how every time i come on youtube to watch climbing i always see Shawn's videos within 24 hours of him posting on my feed

[@brianhlynch]

Dope foliage review, the climbing was cool too

[@julianheninger1174]

Shawn is the king of silent stoke. Love how he handles the smack down

[@Winged242]

The vibes are absolutely unmatched. Grab a coffee, sit down and get absolutely psyched to get back on the wall every single video

[@LukeMais888]

most chill vibe climbing content on the platform

[@huntertodd9587]

I absolutely love this, thank you for sharing your climbing with us in such a beautiful manner

[@keeb666]

As always soooo Solid et tellement humble. La force de la persévérance, de la persistance et la résilience. Embracing the process and being unshakable fall after fall, so Much life lessons through your vidéos, pure inspiration, thanks 🤜💥🤛

[@lisa-koschat]

I love the “cut” in the end of each sequence.

[@justinharris9550]

Damnit He's done it again!!! I think everyone here, who climbs any grade that is project-able, can heavily relate to failing constantly! KEEP EM COMMING!!!!!!!!

[@kenfornari866]

Would love to see Shawn's training routine! And him casually crushing all of the gym's hardest boulders..

[@PlumPlum999]

no matter how pissed off, bro still can’t help but chuckle at it. Love the shorty climbing

[@lukehenry7055]

Nothing better than a new Shawn Raboutou video to get me hyped to send in bishop next week

[@francescoperale2842]

"i think i'll have to come back with the crew maybe a crew of shorties" this got me 😂😂

[@johnyokoyama123]

This is so inspiring!! It looks impossible but seeing you give these awesome burns makes me believe it can be done!

[@jgnu]

My new favorite climbing clip! Climbing and listening to the Deads Scarlet Begonias!!!

[@jackdavidson8708]

It's hard to imagine getting purchase on those slopers, especially from such an extended position. Looks gnarly!

[@steveilg6134]

2 take-aways … Foliage and eff’ing Forearms fr keep crushing 🙏🏾💯🇺🇸

[@constanceelaine3909]

Thank you for openly acknowledging that there are indeed relevant height/size issues in climbing/bouldering. When one of the world's current strongest boulderers talks about needing shortie beta you can be pretty much 100% sure that it's not about a lack of strength.

[@sambeard4428]

There will often be a certain body type that better suits the boulder, be it short or tall. That doesn't mean that it's impossible otherwise, nor should it be a reason to complain. It's just another problem to solve, which is basically the whole point of bouldering to begin with. If you can't figure it out, that's okay too, there are plenty of other boulders out there for you to do.

[@constanceelaine3909]

@@sambeard4428 my is people in the gyms telling shorties to 'get stronger' 'more core' bla bla when you can't reach the start holds and spraying tall beta that I'll never use. That's all :)

[@arichfruehling9313]

I love sean rutabaga

[@avasmith4431]

Lolll this is a top tier comment

[@willbrandt2199]

Favorite climbing veggie

[@chrisgamble2346]

Got me psyched to see a crew of shorties take it down 💯

[@AlwaysClimbing24-7]

These videos just keep getting better as you find your place and style with in the youtube space.

[@Negrurafresca]

“Just keep getting smacked down and getting back up” 💪🏽

[@LSDerek]

I really enjoy these cassual projecting vids instead of one hard send after the other. Enjoyable to see the work that goes in and the commitment and devotion to sending something really really hard!

[@mattkuziak8691]

‘rabbit gets beat up by french rock’ slick vid.

[@evancourtis3539]

Got so fired up when I saw the book stacked kneepad, absolutely love it

[@nilsjohanssons]

The quality of your videos are so good! Love it

[@WetPleasuresproductions]

Shawn Raboutou, u are the best.

[@Chris-qe9km]

My fav climber and climbing content

[@ripgnar4352]

the music, vibes, climbing, shawn is on point yo

[@Mgauthclimbs]

Shawn is trying to tick all the V17s like he’s Thanos on a mission for the infinity stones

[@shenw2717]

2:23 Shawn noted appreciator of green

[@davidgirdlestone7928]

Love your videos man, please start making again 🤝🤘

[@hannahbrazeau1098]

I watch all your videos the hour before I head to the gym. It’s the only motivation I need to fucking go for it. ♥️.

[@geoswunk]

Love the big old 806 🤩

[@falconbalcon632]

love how nonexistent the holds are Love you shawn!!!!

[@Bigdog69P]

Unable to comprehend how you make some of these moves, you are INSANEEEE😫

[@mattrcn1886]

Well, we can say that the boulder is no longer alone but it will soon become again. Be strong 💪

[@jens1525]

We are all excited to see the breakthrough at BOD....

[@emilgeisler5033]

your attention to detail always shows bobby, keep up da good work

[@Tracenator100]

Opening the video with Scarlett Begonias playing in the background. *Chef's kiss

[@BoulderingBobat]

So sick 🔥🔥

[@streetmisters]

Get a house there Shawn! Then all of us come over and you will get your streetstyle hangboard competition!

[@kriszteblade]

Amazing vibes and great music. What a treat!

[@Paul-pi9lj]

Shawn tasted the blood of V17's and you can feel it, damn boyz!!

[@TheJonDaniel]

Just the chillest climbing dude. You'll crush that soon I'm sure

[@chmm5914]

Love these videos. I feel like Shawn is the purest climber. Never saw him in a gym, no plastic replicas training (which I respect but I dont enjoy as much as Shawn style) and always just climbing videos. As I said, so pure

[@gregoralmesberger5527]

Your videso are always extremely entertaining to watch. please keep it up and also your mindset is great and one can learn a lot from you. thanks

[@nateli4410]

Oh sickkkk!! The swaggest man on the internet

[@llovebeats3749]

This is the climbing content i like

[@JPAnderson07]

On god, this video be 'bussin fr fr Shawn. Thank you for the content you're putting out - always enjoy watching your journey.

[@linuxlife]

💀🌹gotta love hearing donna wail over some footy of shawn projing

[@lc-hk9zt]

6:29 me every time a new vid drops

[@granchdressing]

Shawn- looks like you are riding a tom knox ISLE board? Please take us through your board set up and give us some clips soon

[@ChalkyJosh]

You’re my boyfriend’s favorite climber we love watching your vids keep up the hard work!

[@songxu5286]

idky but it’s like creating a shawn raboutou universe where every hard boulder gets a fantastic perspective

[@williamzhu6192]

Watching ur vids always gets me hyped to climb!!

[@GrantWood.]

Shawn is changing the future landscape of bouldering and he makes it seem so casual 🥲

[@aidanscarffe5256]

Man love this content! Really fascinating to see your strategy with hard boulders. Always humble and level headed. Exciting to hear you are going to be doing some sport climbing! Hope you film that too! Footage of la rage de adam and rastaman vibrations would be so sick

[@mircooo_k]

So sick, it’s always the best to see you climbing!

[@philipk6547]

More of that please ⚡, so good, makes me psyched

[@scoot_goon3474]

Pure raw savage don't get no better than the man Shawn straight savage

[@SuperBoombik]

skatepark sesh vid when?

[@noahresnick3812]

I love the “That adds a crux at the bottom that I think you don’t need” haha

[@andycowley7979]

Love the street hang boarding sesh and the embarassed/apologetic look you gave when people walked by 😅

[@GeometryDashTemplate10]

Shawn should totally convince Brooke to join him on some V17s

[@max_mittler]

"Once in a while you get shown the light, in the strangest of places, if you look at it right."