Dave Graham

Dave Graham, born David Ethan Graham on 10 November 1981, is an American professional rock climber. He says he enjoys bouldering most and is described as one of the elite sport climbers and boulderers of his generation. He repeats classic routes and boulder problems as well as making cutting-edge first ascents, and in 2005 he climbed an 8C (V15) boulder problem called The Story of Two Worlds in Cresciano, Switzerland. He is also known for taking a stand against grade inflation, for a strong anti-chipping ethic, and for writing an ongoing blog for the website of Climbing Magazine.