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The Swarm V14

The Swarm V14

| March 20, 2012 | Reply

In Brian “Cuz” Hedrick’s recent trip to Bishop he crushes his latest project The Swarm (V14) after completing recent projects Mandala SDS (V13), Maze of Death (V12) and Yabo Roof (V12) “Projecting is a new endeavor for me, I used to focus on things I knew I could do quickly. With this departure I think […]

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Park Life – Yosemite Bouldering

Park Life – Yosemite Bouldering

| March 19, 2012 | Reply

Jon Krakauer wrote, “In any human endeavor, some fraction of it’s practitioners will be motivated to pursue that activity with such concentrated focus and unalloyed passion that it will consume them utterly. As a result of this infatuation, existence overflows with purpose. Through immoderation, he experiences something akin to rapture.” Yosemite Valley has long been […]

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Shameless plug – me on Left El Murray, Hueco Tanks V7 SDS

Shameless plug – me on Left El Murray, Hueco Tanks V7 SDS

| March 12, 2012 | Reply

A Hueco Tanks classic from the sit start. Located on the Mushroom Boulder, North Mountain. This area is now closed.The problem is rated V7. Climber Scott Sanchez

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Bishop Bouldering – Late 2011 – Part 3 (The Sads + Rock Creek)

Bishop Bouldering – Late 2011 – Part 3 (The Sads + Rock Creek)

| March 9, 2012 | Reply

Credits: Antonio Go, Richard Luong Climbs: (0:31) Erotic Terrorist – V6 (1:33) Shizaam (Chizam) – V5 (1:54) Fueled by Hate – V5 (3:47) Professional Widow – V4 (5:15) The Fang – V4 (6:04) Feeding Frenzy – V7 (6:50) unnamed traverse [east of Strength in Numbers] – V6(?) (8:13) Groove and Arete – V4 (8:46) A […]

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Bishop Bouldering: Happy Boulders

Bishop Bouldering: Happy Boulders

| March 9, 2012 | Reply

Some problems from the Happy Boulders in Bishop, CA. Last Dance, Redrum sit, Serengeti, Morning Dove White, Gleaner, Acid Wash right.

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“Pirates Cove” Corona Del Mar – Newport Beach, CA. 2011

“Pirates Cove” Corona Del Mar – Newport Beach, CA. 2011

| March 9, 2012 | Reply

There are more then a dozen problems right on the beach!

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Black Mountain Bouldering

Black Mountain Bouldering

| March 9, 2012 | Reply

Featuring lots of hard new climbs from Black Mountain California, several first ascents including Vorpal Blade V13, a few old classics such as Morphic Resonance, a guest appearance from Sarah Palin and even a highball or two.

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Stoney Point – tilt shift teaser

Stoney Point – tilt shift teaser

| March 9, 2012 | Reply

“Stoney Point: Portrait of an American Crag” is a feature length documentary based on the unique history and climbing culture of a small city park on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Though often overlooked, few climbing areas can compare with the rich and storied history of Stoney Point. For the last 80 years the Point […]

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Dean Potter: ‘King Air’ First Ascent

Dean Potter: ‘King Air’ First Ascent

| March 9, 2012 | Reply

The Le Conte boulder, also known as the House Keeping boulder, is in Yosemite Valley, California. For more than a decade, I’d been trying to figure out the proudest, tallest line on the block, with no luck. One day, I was playing with my sister Jenny’s kids, Cyrus and Dahlia, in the forest amongst the […]

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King Cobra V8 Yosemite Bouldering

King Cobra V8 Yosemite Bouldering

| February 21, 2012 | Reply

Yosemite Bouldering

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