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Archive for November, 2012

Chronicles of and old guy part?

Chronicles of and old guy part?

| November 30, 2012 | 2 Replies

This year has been interesting, I resumed my climbing back in March after a four-plus year layoff. Those who know me know that when I drop something and take on something new I tend to get obsessed with my goal(s). When I stopped climbing in 2008 I literally only climbed one time until 2012. This […]

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Ethan Chase sending in Pawtuckaway – A four pack of videos!

Ethan Chase sending in Pawtuckaway – A four pack of videos!

| November 30, 2012 | Reply

A full value start to Boulder-X. Slap and crimp up the left hand arete leading to the notorious Boulder-X top out. Fanciness V9+, Ethan Chase Fanciness V9+, Ethan Chase, Pawtuckaway, NH from Jim Chase on Vimeo. This is a new route at Round Pond in Pawtuckaway, NH. Described as Project #1, Round Pond (right) in […]

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II ENCUENTRO DE BOULDER DE ARICO NUEVO

II ENCUENTRO DE BOULDER DE ARICO NUEVO

| November 29, 2012 | Reply

Second edition of the gathering of climbers in “Arico Nuevo”, Tenerife, Spain (24-nov.2012). As the last year, it has been an opportunity to come together for a shared passion in a friendly atmosphere, enjoying this exceptional place for bouldering. Video & edition: Omar Caballero Gutiérrez Music: soundcloud.com/omarcaballero papayanaranja.com

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Jon Glassberg – Camp Dick – Sleight of Hand (V12)

Jon Glassberg – Camp Dick – Sleight of Hand (V12)

| November 29, 2012 | Reply

Jon Glassberg making the second ascent (?) of Sleight of Hand (V12) at Camp Dick, Colorado.

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The Vortex V10

The Vortex V10

| November 28, 2012 | Reply

Second ascent of another gem opened by Mr. Audy in Bolton Pass. It’s a huge roof with perfect holds, big moves and core climbing. In the best boulder problems of Québec province. It was first rated V11-12 but I think it deserved a downgrade, really solid V10/7C+ (maybe V11 soft haha). Topout might be a […]

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Zach Lerner in Joe’s Valley

Zach Lerner in Joe’s Valley

| November 27, 2012 | Reply

A cool clip of some Joe’s Valley test pieces including Black Lung V13.

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Projekt Perla

Projekt Perla

| November 27, 2012 | Reply

This one has a odd perspective, but you may like it. The bouldering area called Rozbehy in Slovakia. Slávov pokus v highball projekte Perla na Rozbehoch. Pod bouldrom sme urobili 24. novembra nové a omnoho bezpečnejšie dopadisko. Kamera: Rasťo Sojka Strih: Martin Kosír Hudba: Prisma – Paragon

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Stand and Deliver – V11 Pawtuckaway, NH

Stand and Deliver – V11 Pawtuckaway, NH

| November 26, 2012 | Reply

Ethan’s been working on this classic problem on and off since last spring. The weekend before conditions were perfect and he made some progress but after the session we lost our pack, cameras and had the truck hit by a deer. No such bad luck this time. Jeans…check, Dog…check, Beanie…check. Send…check!!

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The Brickyard – Santa Barbara, CA

The Brickyard – Santa Barbara, CA

| November 24, 2012 | Reply

CRUXmedia and Hairless Monkey Films bring you the second episode of “Crimpin’ Aint Easy.” Episode 2 was shot on location at The Brickyard in the one and only Santa Barbara, California. Climbers: Kyle and Jake Olsen. The Extremist V1 South Street V4 Watch The Dog V5 Soot Patrol V7 / V3 (V7 finishes over lip) […]

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Jon Glassberg – Wild Basin – Tetris (V12)

Jon Glassberg – Wild Basin – Tetris (V12)

| November 23, 2012 | Reply

Jon Glassberg climbing Tetris (V12) in Wild Basin, Colorado.

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