Black Diamond
BD athlete Shawn Raboutou.
  • Devilution (2nd ascent V16, 2024)
  • What's Up, Are You Down (FA V15, 2024)
  • Megatron (FA V17, 2022)
  • Alphane (FA V17, 2022)
  • The Story of Three Worlds (FA V16 2022)
  • Child of Hell (FA V15, 2022)
  • Fight Club (FA V14, 2022)
  • Fuck the System (FA V16, 2021)
  • Big Z (FA V16, 2020)
  • Off the Wagon Low (FA V16, 2018)
  • The Book Club (FA V14, 2017)

Shawn grew up in Boulder, Colorado, son of Robyn and Didier Raboutou and brother to Brooke Raboutou. Being born into the most prolific climbing family of all time, he began climbing at two years old and has been redefining the sport since. Shawn is an internationally renowned climber, constantly pushing the limits of what is possible. With countless first ascents from V13-V17 across multiple continents, Shawn has already amassed a hall of fame resume at just 25 years old, and he’s just getting started.

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