Anthony Gullsten

Professional climber, 'Andy'

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Finally got the chance to check out this massive cave near Fontainebleau. And it did not disappoint! Took me some time to figure out all of the moves on this long link up, but it was a fun process! Swinging around, feet first, double kneebar no hands rest, 360° out the roof... A bit of everything! You can find the video of me climbing it from 27crags 👍 Also I wanted to see how this one measures to the two boulders that I opened in Finland with a similar style. I find it always so hard to grade first ascents. It takes longer to find the beta and then when you eventually send the damn thing, it doesn't feel that bad 🤔 @kiipeilyareena @lasportivagram • • • #Repost @jannunen (@get_repost) ・・・ @andygullsten having a good time on Quoi de neuf (8C). And why not? He did a very quick and solid looking ascent. Video follows at 27Crags. @27cragsofficial #not_quite_fontainebleau (paikassa Orsay, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwFsOXtBlwZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f6z7kh6qsy5c

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Fontainebleau in spring! 🍃🌿🌱🐝🐞🌻 #Repost @terjeaamodt (@get_repost) ・・・ @andygullsten working on La Fête de l’Insignifiance 8b+ in #fontainebleau . . . #bouldering_pictures_of_instagram #bouldering #fontainebleaubouldering @lasportivagram @lasportivana https://www.instagram.com/p/BwAByQFBd-M/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ksq2xg7oty7x

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Yet another succesful day in Ticino! This time I had the pleasure to get my hands on Ninja Skills in Sobrio put up by none other than fellow Finn @nalle_hukkataival ! This one gets ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thanks for the directions and pads @swizzybouldering . You da man! 💪 📸 @roberte1 @lasportivagram @kiipeilyareena (paikassa Ticino, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqh7y5hhmRJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1469i381ncmhl

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Switzerland-bound! My trip here started the best way possible; I managed to finish off the infamous New Base Line in Magic Wood. In my opinion it's the best line in the whole forest! The first time I saw it was almost a decade ago, and back then it looked impossible... 🙈 Having a great time here and lots of other 5 🌟 boulders to get on 👌 @lasportivagram @kiipeilyareena 📷 Petra Klingler https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNpPCjhWXw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=r8u3qmr097kt

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Gorges du Verdon 🔥 Thanks for the fall colours 🍁🍂🍃 @theverticaleye @silvioreffo @lasportivagram (paikassa Verdon Gorge) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqGEmxiBC1k/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17kcgja169prr

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Had a quick solomission to a new boulder today. It was wet.. but with a couple towels and some chalk it got dry enough to be "climbable" 😄 Dementia 💎 by @markku_mckone @kiipeilyareena @lasportivagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BpNHRo3gAAf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4iv5cim0dw5g

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On my way to Canada for the Blocshop open 2018! The lineup is filled with big names, both local strongmen and women and international stars ⭐ I'm so excited to visit a new city, meet new people and climb in a great looking gym 👌 I hope to sneak in a session outdoors too if I have the time 😏 @lasportivagram @kiipeilyareena #Repost @blocshop (@get_repost) ・・・ ANTHONY GULLSTEN, young Finnish climber who has repeated multiples V15, is our third invited athlete for the BSO ! @andygullsten . . . . . #blocshop #bouldering #boulderingcomp #blocshopopen #bso2018 #bso #climbing #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #climbinggym https://www.instagram.com/p/BoOGWRagzQs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yv11ut7bytfw

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This June I went back to Ceüse to try and clip the chains on this one , 'Three Degrees of Separation'. But I came back home empty handed. Learned a lot from this route yet again and I'm even more eager to get back on it when I get the chance! I'm happy to have such a line to dream about and to go back to. Projecting has always felt hard for me mentally. I've usually prefered climbing lots of new routes instead of working on just one. Now I've learned to appreciate the small intricacies that projecting at your maximum level brings out! 💙 📸 @theverticaleye @lasportivagram @kiipeilyareena https://www.instagram.com/p/BnMK048DeYM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bulovq5s0cm8

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Here we are again. Ceüse. It's one of those places that you end up coming back to year after year. This time I came back to try Three degrees of seperation. A majestic line opened by @chris_sharma with three big dynos. It's truly one of a kind! And hence the reason why I'm pretty obsessed about it.. 😅 I've already gone up the route a few times. Done all the moves, linked some small sections together and tried to find the best possible sequences. Everything feels ok (albeit very hard), but my main issue at the moment is skin 🙈 I've been working the moves with tape on, making it even more desperate.. and frustrating.. The good thing is that there are many strong climbers at the crag and it always motivates to see others trying hard on their projects! 💪 There's even a french guy working on 3 degrees as well, and we've been exchanging some beta and thoughts about the route. Helps keep the psyche high! Today was a succesful day of #skinfarming and tomorrow I'll be back up that hill. Hopefully feeling refreshed and I'll be able to make some good links on it 😊 Have a great week everyone! #pringleparagraph @lasportivagram @kiipeilyareena 📸 @theverticaleye

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Good times in Trento for the 90th anniversary of La Sportiva! I'm so grateful to be an ambassador for such an amazing company 🙏 thanks for all these years of support and I hope for many more to come!! Grazie mille 🎉 @lasportivagram 📷 by @theverticaleye 👦

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What to do on a beautiful day in Trento, Italy? ☀ I've been practicing a lot of handstands lately and it's been a really fun process. I just love learning new stuff!! The progress is slow but steady 🙆 Helpful tips are welcome 😁 • • • #handstand #trento @lasportivagram @kiipeilyareena

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Spring is in full effect 🌱🍃🌿 so I better take advantage and finish this one before summer arrives! ☀ I'll probably have to bring every single pad I can fit in my van for this one 😅 #notafraid #maybealittle #pissingmypants @lasportivagram @kiipeilyareena

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Trying hard to grab non-existent holds 👀 Aaaand failed miserably 😅 Had a really fun day checking old areas that were new to us! 👌 @pamuhammer @patrickthurman28 • • • @kiipeilyareena @lasportivagram 📸 @patrickthurman28

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Here's a quick clip of my ascent of "Traphouse" 8B/+ from Fontainebleau a week back. I tried this a long time ago but just wasn't able to do the first move... Ever since that one move has haunted me. I'm glad to still see these small improvements in my climbing after all these years 👌 this is what motivates me!! Thanks for the 📽 @jepa_jenni ! @kiipeilyareena @lasportivagram

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My trip to Fontainebleau has come to an end. • Rain 💧 snow ❄ and sunshine ☀. Lots of driving between sectors and even more meters climbed on the immaculate sandstone 👌 Many boulders topped and even more left for next time! • 📸 by @climbingandphotography on Chaos 8B at Rocher Greau. • I updated my @27cragsofficial account with all my climbs of the trip 😉 link is in my bio ⬆ • For those who can't be bothered to go on a different website; here is also the full list • The Big Island 8C La Force du Destin 8B+ Mecanique Elementaire 8B/+ Traphouse 8B/+ Chaos 8B L'illusion du Choix 8B Saruman (du bas) 8B Le Surplomb de la Mee 8B Narcotic direct 8B Mad Maxx 8B Total Eclipse 8A+ Furtif 8A+ Pagota 8A La Totalite de l'Autre Toit 8A Ouroboros 8A Trojan War 8A Flora 7C+ Le Pilier du Desert 7C+ L'oeil de la Sybille 7C+ L'aplat du Gain 7C 52 Gerard 7B+ Pirouette Cacaouette 7B+ • @lasportivagram @kiipeilyareena

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After recommendations by @niky_ceria and @davidmason85 I had to go check this thing out. Flora 7C+ at Vallee Casse-Pot. • Was not disappointed! Thanks guys 🙌 • What a gem 💎 • 📸 by Tuomo Kuisma @lasportivagram @kiipeilyareena

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As promised before, here is the footage from The Big Island 8C. Nothing fancy. Just a camera on a tripod 😊 Enjoy! @lasportivagram @kiipeilyareena @marko.olavi @mud_chicken #dreamline #fontainebleau