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David Mason climbing the FA of Candy Man Sit Start 8A

David Mason climbing the FA of Candy Man Sit Start 8A

| May 24, 2013 | Reply

Driving out into the Peak District from Sheffiled I was not optimistic about finding dry rock; it was raining and the general feel to the air was DAMP. However the impeccable limestone of Squirrel Buttress across the river from the famous Raven Tor was ‘dry as a bone’ as they say! I was keen to […]

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David Mason firing in Joe’s Valley

David Mason firing in Joe’s Valley

| February 8, 2013 | Reply

A very cool video of David Mason sending at Joe’s Valley. I have not been to Joe’s in years, but if you do get the chance the sandstone is amazing! Problems include: -Godsend V9 (flash) -Kill List V11 -Moment of Truth V10 -Monarch V11 (flash) -Trent’s Mom V10 -Worm Turns V10

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David Mason: A Fistful of V8’s at Camp 4

David Mason: A Fistful of V8’s at Camp 4

| January 5, 2013 | Reply

The weather while we were in Yosemite was less than ideal but I managed to scrape my way up the ultra classic King Cobra, Midnight Lightning and Bruce Lee. All three are masterpieces in their own right- tall, clean features on immaculate Yosemite granite. Each problem requires something different from your climbing repertoire; from the […]

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David Mason climbing Both Sides of the Spectrum in Moraine Park, V12

David Mason climbing Both Sides of the Spectrum in Moraine Park, V12

| October 9, 2012 | Reply

The one problem I wanted to climb more than any other in Colorado. A perfect autumn day presented itself last Saturday and I took the opportunity with both hands. Very happy indeed! Hanging Arete V6 Both Sides of the Spectrum in Moraine Park V12

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David Mason boulders the sweet roof Aqua-Planning in the forest of Fontainebleau.

David Mason boulders the sweet roof Aqua-Planning in the forest of Fontainebleau.

| August 27, 2012 | Reply

A warm summer break in Fontainebleau was mainly used as a rest from training-eating patisserie, drinking wine and pottering around the circuits in the forest. However I did go and look at this whilst we were there, I thought it maybe climbable in the 30 degree heat. I was right! Great problem and in a […]

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Two from Upper Chaos – RMNP

Two from Upper Chaos – RMNP

| July 6, 2012 | Reply

David Mason climbs Terrorism Arete and Sunspot at upper chaos, RMNP.

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Will 8a

Will 8a

| March 3, 2012 | Reply

Moon and Five Ten sponsored climber David Mason climbing Will 8a on the Mallory boulder in North Wales. Some footage from a short visit to Wales last year, showing the rarely visited (mainly due to the long walk), picturesque venue.

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