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Archive for March, 2013

O’Rourke & D’Anastasio send V13’s In Joe’s Valley

O’Rourke & D’Anastasio send V13’s In Joe’s Valley

| March 30, 2013 | Reply

Michael O’Rourke and Rob D’Anastasio spend a week in Joe’s Valley repeating some of the hardest lines in the area. In order of sendage: Mike: Gentleman’s Project V11 Big Joe Left V11 Beyond Life V10 We Call Him Michael V10 Slasher V13 Rob: Death Scream V10 Scrawny and Brawny V10 Blackout V13

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Guntram Joerg | FA NINJA 8b+

Guntram Joerg | FA NINJA 8b+

| March 28, 2013 | Reply

During a climbing trip through Teneriffa I had the chance to film and photograph a first ascent by Guntram Joerg NINJA | 8b+ | Teneriffa

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Deadmoo5 V10 – Paul Dusatko

Deadmoo5 V10 – Paul Dusatko

| March 26, 2013 | Reply

A classic line put up by Jamie Emerson a few seasons ago. WAY UP the Poudre Canyon, CO.

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Missão Cumprida – Samuel Moreira

Missão Cumprida – Samuel Moreira

| March 26, 2013 | Reply

We spent a rainy day with Samuel in Cocalzinho. Even though the top of the rock was wet, slippery, he managed to climb the boulders “Missão Cumprida” (V10) and “Rastazana” (V9). On the other hand, the rainy weather helped diminishing the intense heat that makes holds sweaty during transition of seasons in Cocalzinho. Mission accomplished. […]

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Second Coming 8B+?

Second Coming 8B+?

| March 25, 2013 | Reply

How sick is this roof? These moves look crazy. Dead point Gaston in a roof off toe hooks, really?

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System & Finger Training

System & Finger Training

| March 24, 2013 | Reply

I have finally finished my system wall. I started this training years ago when I read an article by the Huber brothers on how they used this method to help them increase their strength, power and body tension. I have found over the years body tension is key to improvement. The more you have the […]

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Doxology V11 – Herman Feissner

Doxology V11 – Herman Feissner

| March 24, 2013 | 1 Reply

Nice send Herman. PD where is the crag? Thanks PD, Horsetooth Reservoir, CO.

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Dan Beall sends Luminance!

Dan Beall sends Luminance!

| March 23, 2013 | Reply

This may be from a few years ago, but still a proud send, congrats Dan! Dan Beall makes the 3rd ascent and 1st ground-up ascent of “Luminance” – V11 in Bishop, CA, on October 17th, 2009. With one of the worst landings in the Buttermilks, four pads, three spotters, and terrible temps, conditions were less […]

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Fontainebleau Exclusives

Fontainebleau Exclusives

| March 22, 2013 | Reply

Miséricorde 7C+ L’angle parfait 7B Coup de Lunde 7C Psychose 7B+ Video of some nice and (in my opinion) exclucive boulders I climbed in Fontainebleau. They are not the hardest, but they are all top class. Climber: Benjamin Linné Ryn

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Ice Knife (V15) First Ascent

Ice Knife (V15) First Ascent

| March 19, 2013 | Reply

I love when Dave grabs what appears to be an off camber sloper and cheers like it’s a bucket, damn he is strong. Well done Dave. Scarred for Life (UNCUT) Dave Graham The Ice Knife (V15) First Ascent

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