Jorge Díaz-Rullo Onsights American Hustle 5.14b

Spanish climber Jorge Díaz-Rullo has onsighted the route American Hustle, graded 5.14b, in Rifle Mountain Park, Colorado.

Jorge Díaz-Rullo Onsights American Hustle 5.14b

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Spanish rock climber Jorge Díaz-Rullo has successfully onsighted the route 'American Hustle', graded 5.14b (8c), in Rifle Mountain Park, Colorado. An onsight ascent means completing a climb on the first attempt without prior knowledge or practice on the specific route. This achievement is part of a highly productive trip for Díaz-Rullo to the United States.

Díaz-Rullo's recent sends include other significant ascents. In March 2026, he completed his long-term project 'Café Colombia' in Siurana, Spain, confirming the grade of 5.15d (9c). Following this, during his US trip, he has also onsighted 'The Fly' (5.14c/8c+) at Rumney, New Hampshire, and made a second-go ascent of 'Rumney Special' (5.14b/8c) at the same crag.

The ascent of American Hustle adds to a notable list of 5.14b onsights for Díaz-Rullo, which also includes 'The Crew' in Rifle. His performance demonstrates a period of exceptional form following the intense effort required to send one of the world's hardest routes, Café Colombia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'onsight' mean in climbing?

An onsight ascent is when a climber successfully completes a route on their first attempt without any prior information, beta, or practice on that specific climb.

What grade is American Hustle?

American Hustle is graded 5.14b (8c in the French grading system), which is considered extremely difficult.

What other recent climbs has Jorge Díaz-Rullo done?

Recently, he sent the 5.15d 'Café Colombia', onsighted 'The Fly' (5.14c), and climbed 'Rumney Special' (5.14b) on his second attempt.

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