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Carlo Traversi in Bishop Carlo Traversi climbs The...

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:40:28 -0400

Carlo Traversi in Bishop

Carlo Traversi climbs The Buttermilker (V13) and Mandala (V12) on an early 2010 trip to Bishop, California. Most recently, Traversi climbed Memory is Parallax (V14), a problem established by Dave Graham in late December 2010, about which he said: “One of the best. Really psyched to complete this one.”

Daniel Woods: 76 V-points in 6 problems At the 2012 Hueco...

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:39:18 -0400

Daniel Woods: 76 V-points in 6 problems

At the 2012 Hueco Rock Rodeo, Daniel Woods had one of the best days of bouldering in his life. He was able to climb 76 Vpoints in six boulders: Nagual (V13), The Machinist (V14), Crook by the Book (V14), Phantom Limb (V12), Full Monty (V12), and Two Days With Gene (V11). He took first place in the comp.

Rainbow Wall, Red Rocks - The Classics The Rainbow Wall towers...

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:37:37 -0400

Rainbow Wall, Red Rocks - The Classics

The Rainbow Wall towers over the rest of Red Rock. The Original Route (V 5.12) takes a plumb line up the center of the wall. The rock is flawless. The climbing sustained at 5.11 with a few harder cruxes thrown in. While it draws on the style that made Red Rock famous for its sport climbing, you need a single rack and traditional mindset. Unless you are super fast, you will likely enjoy the shimmering lights of Las Vegas on your way down.

Two 5.14d First Ascents in 75 Minutes Pirmin Bertle made two...

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:35:20 -0400

Two 5.14d First Ascents in 75 Minutes

Pirmin Bertle made two 5.14d first ascents on March 30: Chromosome Y and Chromosome X at the Tribune in Switzerland. These are his sixth and seventh 5.14d ascents. Each climb took him about 40 attempts; the day he sent, he finished Chromosome X at 7:00 p.m. and Chromosome Y at 8:15 p.m. Read more at lizardclimbing.com.

Crack School, Episode 3: Fist Cracks “Crack School”...

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:31:24 -0400

Crack School, Episode 3: Fist Cracks

“Crack School” is a series of six short videos designed to utilize the skills and knowledge of Wild Country climbers Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker to give an introduction to basics of crack climbing. The guys will cover all widths of cracks—fingers, hands, fists, and offwidths—as well as gear placement, taping up, body position, and overall technique. Designed for those who know nothing about crack climbing, these six videos will illustrate the most pertinent points for starting out. To follow along with “‘Crack School” videos, there’s a fantastic selection of Wild Country prizes to be won every week for the next six weeks. In this week’s competition, there’s a chance to win a one of 10 great prizes, including some great hand-sized gear, and a total prize pool worth $750. Click here to check it out.

Crack School, Episode 2: Hand Cracks “Crack School”...

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:30:43 -0400

Crack School, Episode 2: Hand Cracks

“Crack School” is a series of six short videos designed to utilize the skills and knowledge of Wild Country climbers Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker to give an introduction to basics of crack climbing. The guys will cover all widths of cracks—fingers, gands, fists, and offwidths—as well as gear placement, taping up, body position, and overall technique. Designed for those who know nothing about crack climbing, these six videos will illustrate the most pertinent points for starting out. To follow along with “‘Crack School” videos, there’s a fantastic selection of Wild Country prizes to be won every week for the next six weeks. In this week’s competition, there’s a chance to win a one of 10 great prizes, including some great hand-sized gear, and a total prize pool worth $750. Click here to check it out.

Crack School, Episode 1: Finger Cracks “Crack...

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:27:36 -0400

Crack School, Episode 1: Finger Cracks

“Crack School” is a series of six short videos designed to utilize the skills and knowledge of Wild Country climbers Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker to give an introduction to basics of crack climbing. The guys will cover all widths of cracks—fingers, gands, fists, and offwidths—as well as look at gear placement, taping up, body position, and overall tips on technique. Designed for those who know next to nothing about crack climbing and who want to make their first steps, these six videos will illustrate what the guys think are the most pertinent points for starting out.

Bouldering in the forests of Ith, Hameln, Germany

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:30:26 -0400

Bouldering in the forests of Ith, Hameln, Germany

Guillotine Dream

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:27:27 -0400

Guillotine Dream

Captain Hook (5.12a) at the Orange Crush Wall at Rumney

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:26:09 -0400

Captain Hook (5.12a) at the Orange Crush Wall at Rumney

5.11a at Maple Canyon, UT

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:25:19 -0400

5.11a at Maple Canyon, UT

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Sat, 19 May 2012 19:23:20 -0400

Turtle Wall St George Utah

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:22:02 -0400

Turtle Wall St George Utah

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Mon, 14 May 2012 13:51:05 -0400

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Tue, 08 May 2012 20:29:02 -0400

Swiss alpinist Ueli Steck climbs with Jonathan Griffith and...

Thu, 03 May 2012 20:43:06 -0400

Swiss alpinist Ueli Steck climbs with Jonathan Griffith and explains his thoughts on climbing. “I try to always push my limits,” Steck says. “Since the beginning I was always rock climbing, soloing rock climbing routes. It’s just a part of climbing. I was always interested in it, and I always felt really comfortable without the rope. And that pushed me to speed climbing.”

The Louder Than 11 crew heads up to Rocky Mountain National Park...

Thu, 03 May 2012 20:31:52 -0400

The Louder Than 11 crew heads up to Rocky Mountain National Park in the early season of 2012. Jon Glassberg climbs Child of God (V10) at the White Boulder along Bear Lake Road, The Swing of Things (V9), and Arete (V7), as well as establishes the first ascent of Faux Face (V7),Fanny Pack (V5), and Fart Arete (V5) in a new zone above Emerald Lake. Connor Griffith makes the first ascent of Fault Line (V6), and Anna Taugher makes the first ascent of Faux-Cus(V0) in the same new area.

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Tue, 01 May 2012 00:31:15 -0400

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Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:29:02 -0400