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Fabi Buhl im Portrait | Vom Boulderspezialisten zum Allrounder
March 30, 2015

Fabian Buhl Portrait

Fabi Buhl im Portrait | Vom Boulderspezialisten zum Allrounder Watch on vimeo

THE CROWN - 20 Years of Marmot Triple Crown Bouldering
March 25, 2015

THE CROWN - 20 Years of Marmot Triple Crown Bouldering

THE CROWN - 20 Years of Marmot Triple Crown Bouldering Watch on vimeo

Isabelle Faus - The Altruist
March 22, 2015

Isabelle Faus - The Altruist

Isabelle Faus - The Altruist Watch on vimeo

Emily Harrington - Training For Your Goals
March 20, 2015

Emily Harrington - Training For Your Goals

Emily Harrington - Training For Your Goals Watch on youtube

Holy Boulders: the return
March 18, 2015

Holy Boulders: The Return

Holy Boulders: the return Watch on vimeo

Black Diamond Ambassador Nalle Hukkataival Sends L'alchimiste
March 17, 2015

Nalle Hukkataival Sends L'alchimiste

Black Diamond Ambassador Nalle Hukkataival Sends L'alchimiste Watch on youtube

2015 ABS Open Nationals Highlights
March 11, 2015

2015 ABS Open Nationals Highlights

2015 ABS Open Nationals Highlights Watch on youtube

The 22nd Hueco Rock Rodeo
March 9, 2015

The 22nd Hueco Rock Rodeo

The 22nd Hueco Rock Rodeo Watch on vimeo

Washington 2014
March 9, 2015

Washington 2014 With Jimmy Webb & Kasia Pietras

Washington 2014 Watch on vimeo

8X8B+
March 4, 2015

8X8B+

8X8B+ Watch on youtube

Asana Climbing Presents Paul Robinson and Fernando Jimenez
March 3, 2015

Paul Robinson And Fernando Jimenez Bouldering In The Southeast

Asana Climbing Presents Paul Robinson and Fernando Jimenez Watch on youtube

The Swoop Project
March 2, 2015

The Swoop Project

The Swoop Project Watch on vimeo

I Don't Know Jack | First Ascent in Bishop, CA
February 28, 2015

I Don't Know Jack | First Ascent in Bishop, CA

I Don't Know Jack | First Ascent in Bishop, CA Watch on vimeo

Oh, The Places You'll Go!
February 24, 2015

Oh, The Places You'll Go!

Oh, The Places You'll Go! Watch on vimeo

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February 24, 2015

Alex Puccio Sends The Swarm

More hard sending for Alex Puccio

February 23, 2015

Hueco Tanks Public Use Plan Under Review

Melissa Strong, who owns and operates the excellent Wagon Wheel Co-opt in Hueco Tanks , brings news that the Public Use Plan that lays out guidelines for access to Hueco Tanks is u...

The other side
February 23, 2015

The Other Side - Rok Klancnik In Hueco

The other side Watch on vimeo

US trip : Guillaume GLAIRON MONDET in Red Rocks and Bishop
February 20, 2015

Guillaume Glairon Mondet In Red Rocks And Bishop

US trip : Guillaume GLAIRON MONDET in Red Rocks and Bishop Watch on vimeo

Home Sweet Nowhere
February 19, 2015

Home Sweet Nowhere

Home Sweet Nowhere Watch on vimeo

Insanity of Grandeur Kilian Fischhuber February 2015
February 17, 2015

Kilian Fischhuber - Insanity Of Grandeur (V15)

Insanity of Grandeur Kilian Fischhuber February 2015 Watch on youtube

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February 16, 2015

Daniel Woods Wins Another Hueco Rock Rodeo

Daniel Woods wins the 2015 Hueco Rock Rodeo

February 16, 2015

Alex Puccio's 9th National Championship

Alex Puccio, writing about her mindset prior to winning her 9th National Championship in bouldering: I always feel more pressure for ABS Nationals than any other Pro competition in...

2015 ABS Nationals - Alex Puccio - National Champion
February 16, 2015

2015 ABS Nationals - Alex Puccio - National Champion

2015 ABS Nationals - Alex Puccio - National Champion Watch on youtube

2015 ABS Nationals - Top Ten Moments
February 13, 2015

2015 ABS Nationals - Top Ten Moments

2015 ABS Nationals - Top Ten Moments Watch on youtube

February 12, 2015

Potential New V15 In The UK

Climb Magazine reports on a potential new V15 in the UK by Mike Adams: The latest chapter unfolded on Tuesday 3rd of February when Mike managed to link in the obvious low start of...

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February 11, 2015

2015 Opens With V15 Repeats Across The Globe

V15 repeats for Alex Megos, Griffin Whiteside, Kilian Fischhuber, Manuel Brunn, Martin Keller and Nils Favre

Paul Robinson: Red Rockin
February 10, 2015

Paul Robinson: Red Rockin

Paul Robinson: Red Rockin Watch on youtube

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February 9, 2015

Puccio, Jafari Win At 2015 ABS Nationals Bouldering Championship

Alex Puccio and Mohammad Jafari Mahmodabadi win 2015 ABS Nationals

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February 7, 2015

Live From 2015 ABS Nationals Finals

Tune in tonight night at 7:30 pm CST for live coverage of ABS Nationals Finals from the Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin

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February 7, 2015

Live From 2015 ABS Nationals Semi-finals

Tune in this morning at 10 AM CST for live coverage of the 2015 ABS Nationals Semi-final round from the Monona Terrace in Madison, WI.

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February 6, 2015

Live From 2015 ABS Nationals Men's Qualifiers

Tune in at 4 PM CST this afternoon for our live coverage of the 2015 ABS Nationals Men's Qualifying round from the Monona Terrace in Madison, WI

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February 6, 2015

Live From 2015 ABS Nationals Women's Qualifiers

Tune in at 9 AM CST this morning for our live coverage of the 2015 ABS Nationals Women's Qualifying round from the Monona Terrace in Madison, WI

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February 5, 2015

2015 ABS Nationals Live Pre-show With Alex Puccio

Check back later this evening at 6 PM CST for a Live ABS Nationals Pre-show from Madison, WI with Alex Puccio and much more...

The Chattanoogan V12
February 5, 2015

Francesca Metcalf Climbing The Chattanoogan (V12)

The Chattanoogan V12 Watch on vimeo

Dark Horse Series - Season 6 - CHAMPIONSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
February 4, 2015

Dark Horse Series - Season 6 - CHAMPIONSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

Dark Horse Series - Season 6 - CHAMPIONSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Watch on vimeo

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February 4, 2015

New V15 In Red Rock From Nalle Hukkataival

Nalle Hukkataival takes care of business in Red Rock

Bloc Buster 2015 at Climber's Rock - Tour de Bloc Season 12
February 4, 2015

Bloc Buster 2015 At Climber's Rock - Tour de Bloc Season 12

Bloc Buster 2015 at Climber's Rock - Tour de Bloc Season 12 Watch on youtube

LT11-Live-Broadcast-Poster-2015-Web
February 3, 2015

2015 ABS Nationals Streaming Live This Weekend

The 2015 edition of ABS Nationals is set to stream live from Madison, WI this Friday and Saturday

From Dirt Grows The Flowers 8C/V15 - Nils Favre
January 30, 2015

From Dirt Grows The Flowers V15 - Nils Favre

From Dirt Grows The Flowers 8C/V15 - Nils Favre Watch on vimeo

January 29, 2015

Daniel Woods Talks About The Process

Daniel Woods, writing about his recent FA of The Process in Bishop, CA which he believes is V16: To grade something like this is hard. Media loves big numbers and to see a progress...

Stomping Grounds - Jorg Verhoeven and Katha Saurwein Bouldering in Colorado
January 26, 2015

Stomping Grounds - Jorg Verhoeven and Katha Saurwein Bouldering in Colorado

Stomping Grounds - Jorg Verhoeven and Katha Saurwein Bouldering in Colorado Watch on youtube

Le marathon de Boissy 8C, Fontainebleau
January 25, 2015

Guillaume Glairon-Mondet Repeating Le marathon de Boissy (V15)

Le marathon de Boissy 8C, Fontainebleau Watch on vimeo

Dark Horse Series - Season 6 - Round 3 Highlights
January 23, 2015

Dark Horse Series - Season 6 - Round 3 Highlights

Dark Horse Series - Season 6 - Round 3 Highlights Watch on vimeo

From Dirt Grows The Flowers 8C
January 19, 2015

Manuel Brunn Repeating From Dirt Grows The Flowers (V15)

From Dirt Grows The Flowers 8C Watch on vimeo

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January 18, 2015

Daniel Woods Completes The Process

Daniel Woods completes the first ascent of the big project out in Bishop

Dark Horse Series - Season 6 - Round 2 Highlights
January 15, 2015

Dark Horse Series - Season 6 - Round 2 Highlights

Dark Horse Series - Season 6 - Round 2 Highlights Watch on youtube

The Holy Rails Sit, V13 (First Ascent)
December 24, 2014

The Holy Rails Sit, V13 (First Ascent)

The Holy Rails Sit, V13 (First Ascent) Watch on vimeo

Petzl RocTrip 2014 #Ep5 - Bafa Lake, Turkey
December 19, 2014

Petzl RocTrip 2014 - Ep5 - Bafa Lake, Turkey

Petzl RocTrip 2014 #Ep5 - Bafa Lake, Turkey Watch on youtube

Little Things - Vol. 3: LCC Bouldering
December 17, 2014

Little Things - Vol. 3: LCC Bouldering

Little Things - Vol. 3: LCC Bouldering Watch on vimeo

South Africa Climbs - Moving Pictures
December 16, 2014

South Africa Climbs - Moving Pictures

South Africa Climbs - Moving Pictures Watch on vimeo

Daniel Woods Climbs Lucid Dreaming V15
December 11, 2014

Daniel Woods Climbs Lucid Dreaming V15

Daniel Woods Climbs Lucid Dreaming V15 Watch on youtube

LOST NATION V11 FA - Pawtuckaway State Park, NH
December 9, 2014

Lost Nation V11 FA - Pawtuckaway State Park, NH

LOST NATION V11 FA - Pawtuckaway State Park, NH Watch on vimeo

Paul Robinson, South Africa 2014
December 7, 2014

Paul Robinson - South Africa 2014

Paul Robinson, South Africa 2014 Watch on youtube

INERTIA 1
December 5, 2014

Intertia 1

INERTIA 1 Watch on youtube

One of Missouri's Best
December 4, 2014

One of Missouri's Best

One of Missouri's Best Watch on vimeo

Alex Johnson "Critically Acclaimed," Red Rocks
December 3, 2014

Alex Johnson "Critically Acclaimed," Red Rocks

Alex Johnson "Critically Acclaimed," Red Rocks Watch on vimeo

Paul Robinson - Komodo (V14, 8B+)
November 27, 2014

Paul Robinson - Komodo (V14)

Paul Robinson - Komodo (V14, 8B+) Watch on youtube

Montecore 8B+
November 26, 2014

Alex Megos Climbing Montecore (V14 or 15)

Montecore 8B+ Watch on vimeo

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November 25, 2014

Alex Puccio Sends Black Lung (V13)

The Year of The Pooch™ continues...

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November 24, 2014

Jimmy Webb Defies Gravity

Jimmy Webb does the 2nd ascent of one of Colorado's hardest boulder problems

Dark Horse Series - Season 6 - Round 1 Highlights
November 24, 2014

Dark Horse Series - Season 6 - Round 1 Highlights

Dark Horse Series - Season 6 - Round 1 Highlights Watch on vimeo

The 2014 Yank-N-Yard HIGHLIGHTS
November 20, 2014

The 2014 Yank-N-Yard Highlights

The 2014 Yank-N-Yard HIGHLIGHTS Watch on vimeo

Fontainebleau buldring oktober 2014
November 13, 2014

One Hour Of Fontainebleau Goodness

Fontainebleau buldring oktober 2014 Watch on vimeo

Five Ten 2014 | Jimmy Webb | Feels Like Home - Climbing Rocklands, South Africa
November 12, 2014

Feels Like Home - Jimmy Webb In Rocklands, South Africa

Five Ten 2014 | Jimmy Webb | Feels Like Home - Climbing Rocklands, South Africa Watch on youtube

November 11, 2014

How to Carry A Crashpad

My hands down favorite is The Sled. Can't wait for sledding season to start...

First Ascents In The Wild
November 10, 2014

First Ascents In The Wild

First Ascents In The Wild Watch on vimeo

One Week in Washington
November 8, 2014

One Week In Washington

One Week in Washington Watch on vimeo

Exposure Vol. II Official Trailer
November 5, 2014

Exposure Vol. II Official Trailer

Exposure Vol. II Official Trailer Watch on youtube

The Cosmic Boulder
October 31, 2014

The Cosmic Boulder

The Cosmic Boulder Watch on youtube

Jason Kehl's World of Illusions - Episode 1 - THE END
October 29, 2014

Jason Kehl's World of Illusions - Episode 1 - The End

Jason Kehl's World of Illusions - Episode 1 - THE END Watch on vimeo

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October 28, 2014

Raw Cuts From The Valley Floor

RAW CUTS_from the valley floor_001 Watch on vimeo

2014 Portland Boulder Rally - OFFICIAL HIGHLIGHTS
October 24, 2014

2014 Portland Boulder Rally - Official Highlights

2014 Portland Boulder Rally - OFFICIAL HIGHLIGHTS Watch on vimeo

ORGANIC Climbing 'Our Story'
October 22, 2014

ORGANIC Climbing our story

ORGANIC Climbing 'Our Story' Watch on vimeo

Petzl RocTrip 2014 #Ep3 - Prilep, Republic of Macedonia
October 20, 2014

Petzl RocTrip 2014 - Ep3 - Macedonia

Petzl RocTrip 2014 #Ep3 - Prilep, Republic of Macedonia Watch on youtube

Time In The Pines: Welcome To The Future
October 9, 2014

Time In The Pines: Welcome To The Future

Time In The Pines: Welcome To The Future Watch on vimeo

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October 7, 2014

Puccio, Webb Win 2014 Portland Boulder Rally

Results from the open finals of the 2014 Portland Boulder Rally

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October 4, 2014

Live From The 2014 Portland Boulder Rally

Tune in tonight at 6:15 PM PDT for live coverage of the 2014 Portland Boulder Rally from The Circuit Gym in Tigard, Oregon.

October 2, 2014

Ashima Shiraishi's Perfect Day

vimeo video Watch on vimeo

Giorgia Tesio - Portrait
September 30, 2014

Giorgia Tesio - Portrait

Giorgia Tesio - Portrait Watch on vimeo

New Bouldering in the Holy Cross Wilderness
September 25, 2014

New Bouldering In The Holy Cross Wilderness

New Bouldering in the Holy Cross Wilderness Watch on youtube

September 24, 2014

Hey, What's That Thing On Your Back?

Well-timed post over on The Stone Mind about the inevitable questions we get any time we go bouldering around normal people: I’ve bouldered for 20 years now and have been asked thi...

Rocky Mountains National Park - Part 1
September 23, 2014

Jorg Verhoeven & Katha Saurwein In Rocky Mountain National Park - Part 1

Rocky Mountains National Park - Part 1 Watch on vimeo

Alex goes BIG
September 23, 2014

Alex Megos Goes BIG

Alex goes BIG Watch on vimeo

September 22, 2014

Alex Puccio's 2014 Rampage Continues

More hard sends in the summer of 2014 for Alex Puccio

On the road Pt. I  Squamish, BC
September 21, 2014

On The Road Pt. I Squamish, BC

On the road Pt. I Squamish, BC Watch on vimeo

3824
September 19, 2014

Three 8's In A Day

3824 Watch on vimeo

INERTIA 2: Focus
September 5, 2014

INERTIA 2: Focus

INERTIA 2: Focus Watch on youtube

The CWIF 2014 - Highlights Film
September 5, 2014

The CWIF 2014 - Highlights Film

The CWIF 2014 - Highlights Film Watch on vimeo

Euro trip pt ii
September 3, 2014

Jimmy Webb’s Europe Trip 2014 Pt. II

Euro trip pt ii Watch on vimeo

Jimmy Webb and Daniel Woods In Upper Upper Chaos Canyon
September 3, 2014

Jimmy Webb And Daniel Woods In Upper Upper Chaos Canyon

Jimmy Webb and Daniel Woods In Upper Upper Chaos Canyon Watch on vimeo

KINETIC - Jan Hojer in Fontainebleau
September 2, 2014

Kinetic: Jan Hojer

KINETIC - Jan Hojer in Fontainebleau Watch on vimeo

From Rocklands with love 2014
August 28, 2014

From Rocklands With Love 2014

From Rocklands with love 2014 Watch on youtube

Leavenworth Spring 2014
August 26, 2014

Leavenworth Spring 2014

Leavenworth Spring 2014 Watch on vimeo

2014boulderwc
August 25, 2014

Wurm, Ondra Win 2014 Bouldering World Championships

After a thrilling battle Saturday night that saw both the men's and the women's competition come down to the final attempts by the final climbers, Adam Ondra and Juliane Wurm emerg...

Andy Practice
August 21, 2014

Anthony Gullsten Repeating Practice Of The Wild (V15)

Andy Practice Watch on vimeo

2014worldchampboulering
August 20, 2014

2014 Bouldering World Championships This Weekend In Munich

This weekend is the highly anticipated 2014 Bouldering World Championships in Munich, Germany. Several Americans will be joining a massive field full of the best male and female co...

A Few New Things
August 20, 2014

A Few New Things (At Lincoln Lake)

A Few New Things Watch on vimeo

Red Rocks - Jan 14
August 15, 2014

Niccolò Ceria Bouldering In Red Rocks

Red Rocks - Jan 14 Watch on vimeo

Paul Robinson - South Africa
August 14, 2014

Paul Robinson - South Africa - 2014

Paul Robinson - South Africa Watch on youtube

Meagan Martin Athlete Spotlight
August 11, 2014

Meagan Martin Athlete Spotlight

Meagan Martin Athlete Spotlight Watch on youtube

August 10, 2014

Trailer: Huntsmen

vimeo video Watch on vimeo

Swiss summer bouldering - part3
August 6, 2014

Swiss Summer Bouldering

Swiss summer bouldering - part3 Watch on vimeo

Return of the Native
August 5, 2014

Return Of The Native

Return of the Native Watch on vimeo

puccio_jade
August 5, 2014

Hard Sends For Payne & Puccio In RMNP

The summer of 2014 continues to be dominated by headlines about women climbers pushing the limits of what has been done before, and last week that trend continued with hard sends b...

One Week with Alex Megos
August 1, 2014

One Week With Alex Megos

One Week with Alex Megos Watch on vimeo

Mile 18
July 30, 2014

Mile 18

Mile 18 Watch on vimeo

Boulder World Cup 2014 - final report
July 29, 2014

Boulder World Cup 2014 - Final Report

Boulder World Cup 2014 - final report Watch on youtube

July 28, 2014

Tamás Zupán's Path To V15

Nice piece on OnBouldering.com about Tamás Zupán's recent repeat of Daniel Woods' In Search Of Time Lost (V15): Back in Budapest, Tamás developed a special training regime, tailore...

Sparkshop 2014 Reel
July 27, 2014

Sparkshop 2014 Reel

Sparkshop 2014 Reel Watch on vimeo

July 22, 2014

First Ascents For Paul Robinson In South Africa

DPM caught up with Paul Robinson who spent the past couple of months exploring a newer area in South Africa called Three Corners: On my fourth trip , I was told vaguely about some...

The Bloc Shop's Grand-Opening Bouldering Competition Highlights
July 19, 2014

The Bloc Shop's Grand Opening Bouldering Competition Highlights

The Bloc Shop's Grand-Opening Bouldering Competition Highlights Watch on vimeo

Middle Trifecta
July 16, 2014

Dan Smith Repeating Trifecta Middle (V13)

Middle Trifecta Watch on vimeo

mirko_vice
July 16, 2014

V13 And V14 For Mirko Caballero In Rocklands

Everyone who is anyone has been in South Africa the past couple months, and 13-year-old Mirko Caballero is among those who have been pushing their limits in Rocklands.

shauna_nbl
July 14, 2014

First V14 For Shauna Coxsey

Shauna Coxsey notches her first V14

Survival Mode
July 13, 2014

Survival Mode

Survival Mode Watch on vimeo

July 11, 2014

V13 And V14 For Ashima Shiraishi In Rocklands

Busy week for 13-year-old Ashima Shiraishi in Rocklands, South Africa

Matt Fultz: A Day in Lincoln Lake
July 9, 2014

Matt Fultz: A Day in Lincoln Lake

Matt Fultz: A Day in Lincoln Lake Watch on youtube

Shauna Coxsey: One Summer in Paradice 8B (Magic Wood)
July 9, 2014

Shauna Coxsey: One Summer in Paradise (V13)

Shauna Coxsey: One Summer in Paradice 8B (Magic Wood) Watch on youtube

FONTAINEBLEAU - II
July 7, 2014

Fontainebleau II - Iker Arroitajauregi

FONTAINEBLEAU - II Watch on vimeo

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July 7, 2014

V13s For Puccio, Coxsey & Raboutou

It was a busy week for women repeating V13s as Brooke Raboutou, Shauna Coxsey and Alex Puccio all added a v13 (or two) to their ticklists

Bouldering World Cup Series - Best of IFSC 2014
July 7, 2014

Bouldering World Cup Series - Best of IFSC 2014

Bouldering World Cup Series - Best of IFSC 2014 Watch on youtube

8X8B part 2
July 2, 2014

8X8B Part 2

8X8B part 2 Watch on vimeo

puccio_top_notch
July 1, 2014

First V13 For Alex Puccio: Top Notch

Since wrapping up her season on the World Cup Circuit three weeks ago in Vail, Alex Puccio has been keeping busy out on the real rocks around Colorado culminating with her notching...

Griffin Whiteside | Paul Bunyan v13 and Dark Matter v12 | Lake Tahoe, CA
July 1, 2014

Griffin Whiteside Bouldering Near Lake Tahoe

Griffin Whiteside | Paul Bunyan v13 and Dark Matter v12 | Lake Tahoe, CA Watch on vimeo

Bouldering in Åland (Fin)
July 1, 2014

Bouldering in Åland, Finland

Bouldering in Åland (Fin) Watch on vimeo

merli_nord
July 1, 2014

V14 Comes To The Midwest?

Local crusher Jim Merli opens the Midwest's hardest boulder problem

L' Étoile du Nord FA- Jim Merli
June 30, 2014

L' Étoile du Nord FA - Jim Merli

L' Étoile du Nord FA- Jim Merli Watch on vimeo

lavalwomenspodium
June 30, 2014

Noguchi, Gelmanov Win Final Bouldering World Cup - Noguchi, Hojer Win Overall Title

Akiyo Noguchi and Rustam Gelmanov win the final Bouldering World Cup of the 2014 season

2014wclaval
June 26, 2014

2014 IFSC Bouldering World Cup – Laval Live

The 2014 IFSC Bouldering World Cup concludes this weekend with its 8th and final stop in Laval, France.

June 25, 2014

Sean McColl's Double Podium Weekend

Sean McColl, writing on his blog : I knew before this weekend started that it was going to be one of the hardest I’d ever have to endure. To compete in 3 disciplines in one weekend...

Boulder World Cup 2014 report - Toronto & Vail
June 25, 2014

Boulder World Cup 2014 Report - Toronto & Vail

Boulder World Cup 2014 report - Toronto & Vail Watch on youtube

wcreplayhaiyang
June 25, 2014

2014 Haiyang Boulder & Lead World Replays

Check out the replays from the most recent Lead & Bouldering World Cups in Haiyang, China

Five Ten 2014 | Jimmy Webb | The Magical Forest of Fontainebleau, France
June 25, 2014

Jimmy Webb Sending In Font & Switzerland

Five Ten 2014 | Jimmy Webb | The Magical Forest of Fontainebleau, France Watch on youtube

ifschaiyang2014
June 23, 2014

Noguchi, Hojer Win 2014 Bouldering World Cup In Haiyang

Akiyo Noguchi and Jan Hojer continue their brilliant 2014 Bouldering World Cup season with gold in Haiyan

ifschaiyang2014
June 19, 2014

2014 IFSC Bouldering, Speed & Lead World Cup – Haiyang

The 2014 IFSC World Cup circuit continues this weekend in Haiyang, China with Bouldering, Lead and Speed events

Practice Of The Wild (8C)
June 14, 2014

Nalle Hukkataival Repeating Practice Of The Wild (V15)

Practice Of The Wild (8C) Watch on vimeo

Slow Moments - Bouldering World Cup
June 12, 2014

Slow Moments - Vail Bouldering World Cup

Slow Moments - Bouldering World Cup Watch on vimeo

Dave Graham climbs 8A+ FA in La Pedriza, Spain
June 11, 2014

Dave Graham Bouldering In La Pedriza

Dave Graham climbs 8A+ FA in La Pedriza, Spain Watch on vimeo

June 11, 2014

On The Circuit

Nice piece by the inimitable BearCam for Rock & Ice about the incredible concentration of hard bouldering along Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park: Bear Lake Road is Ro...

Mark Heal and Friends fly South for the Winter
June 11, 2014

Mark Heal And Friends Fly South For The Winter

Mark Heal and Friends fly South for the Winter Watch on vimeo

DSC_7043
June 9, 2014

Noguchi, Sharafutdinov Win 2014 Bouldering World Cup In Vail

Noguchi and Sharafutdinov win gold in Vail while American Megan Mascarenas places 4th in her first World Cup finals

DSC_6556
June 6, 2014

2014 Vail Bouldering World Cup Qualifier Results

Results from the qualifying round of the 2014 IFSC Bouldering World Cup at the GoPro Mountain Games

Champions: Tommy Caldwell
June 5, 2014

Champions: Tommy Caldwell

Champions: Tommy Caldwell Watch on youtube

2014vailworldcup
June 5, 2014

2014 IFSC Bouldering World Cup – Vail Live

The 2014 IFSC Bouldering World Cup resumes this weekend with its annual stop in Vail, CO at the GoPro Mountain Games.

Paul Robinson "Bossin Up" V14 (8B+) First Ascent
June 3, 2014

Paul Robinson - Bossin' Up (V14) FA

Paul Robinson "Bossin Up" V14 (8B+) First Ascent Watch on youtube

toronto2014menspodium
June 1, 2014

Noguchi, Glairon Mondet Win 2014 Bouldering World Cup In Toronto

Akiyo Noguchi and Guillaume Glarion-Mondet win the 2014 IFSC Bouldering Cup in Toronto

torontowc2014
June 1, 2014

2014 IFSC Bouldering World Cup – Toronto Live

The 2014 IFSC Bouldering World Cup circuit resumes this weekend in Toronto, Canada

Boulder World Cup 2014 mid term report
May 27, 2014

Boulder World Cup 2014 Mid Term Report

Boulder World Cup 2014 mid term report Watch on youtube

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May 25, 2014

Rocklands Part Four With Mina Leslie-Wujastyk

This is the last part from Mina's trip to Rocklands last summer and it focuses on one boulder problem and her struggle with it. The Amphitheatre is very short and powerful in natur...

amma_shiobara
May 20, 2014

Two V15s In A Day By Sachi Amma

Japanese climber Sachi Amma repeats two V15s in one day

Alexander Megos and Wiz Fineron Magic Wood 2014
May 19, 2014

Alexander Megos And Wiz Fineron - Magic Wood 2014

Alexander Megos and Wiz Fineron Magic Wood 2014 Watch on vimeo

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May 18, 2014

Rocklands Part Three With Mina Leslie-Wujastyk

In this video Mina climbs three classic Rocklands 8a's; showing her determination to get things finished! Problems include: A Tea with Elmerie Pendragon Out of Balance

2014innsbruckmens
May 18, 2014

Coxsey, Fischhuber Win 2014 Bouldering World Cup In Innsbruck

The 4th stop on the 2014 IFSC Bouldering World Cup circuit took place this weekend in Innsbruck, Austria with Shauna Coxsey winning her 2nd consecutive gold medal and Kilian Fischh...

100 DAYS EPISODE 1
May 16, 2014

100 Days Episode 1

100 DAYS EPISODE 1 Watch on vimeo

innsbruck2014
May 15, 2014

2014 IFSC Bouldering World Cup – Innsbruck Live

The 2014 Bouldering World Cup continues this weekend in Innsbruck, Austria

2014grindelwaldwcfemalepodium
May 11, 2014

Coxsey, Hojer Win 2014 Bouldering World Cup In Grindelwald

The 3rd stop on the 2014 IFSC Bouldering World Cup circuit took place this weekend in Grindelwald, Switzerland with Germany's Jan Hojer winning his 2nd gold medal of the season and...

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May 9, 2014

Rocklands Part Two With Mina Leslie-Wujastyk

In this episode Mina comes up with cunning beta to climb 'Ghost in the Darkness', discovers the hidden delights of 'Joseph Malbos' and 'Technicolour Dreamcoat' and gets a first day...

grindelwald2014
May 9, 2014

2014 IFSC Bouldering World Cup – Grindelwald Live

The 3rd stop on the 2014 IFSC Bouldering World Cup takes place this weekend in Grindelwald, Switzerland

Bigfoot V10 First Ascent - Thomas Betterton & Lee Payne of The DBC
May 8, 2014

Bigfoot V10 First Ascent

Bigfoot V10 First Ascent - Thomas Betterton & Lee Payne of The DBC Watch on vimeo

Storm Shadow Stand
May 6, 2014

Angie Payne - Storm Shadow Stand

Storm Shadow Stand Watch on vimeo

Emotional Landscapes - Klem Loskot
May 6, 2014

Klem Loskot - Emotional Landscapes

Emotional Landscapes - Klem Loskot Watch on youtube

Dave Graham - Te Cuelgas Guey 8B
May 5, 2014

Dave Graham - Te Cuelgas Guey (V13)

Dave Graham - Te Cuelgas Guey 8B Watch on vimeo

baku_world_cup
May 5, 2014

Stöhr, Sharafutdinov Win 2014 Bouldering World Cup In Baku

Dmitrii Sharafutdinov and Anna Stöhr win the 2nd Bouldering World Cup of 2014 in Baku, Azerbaijan

THE WHITE HOUSE FA - White Mountains, NH
May 3, 2014

The White House FA - White Mountains, NH

THE WHITE HOUSE FA - White Mountains, NH Watch on vimeo

baku_world_cup
May 2, 2014

2014 IFSC Bouldering World Cup – Baku Live

The 2014 IFSC Bouldering World Cup circuit continues with live coverage from Baku, Azerbaijan

nalle_bug
May 2, 2014

Nalle Hukkataival Does Bügeleisen Sit

Nalle Hukkataival has finished a long term project with his FA of the sit start to Klem Loskot’s Bügeleisen

Acheron SDS - Second Ascent
May 1, 2014

Acheron SDS - Second Ascent

Acheron SDS - Second Ascent Watch on vimeo

May 1, 2014

FA Of Gepresster Hase (V15) By Martin Keller

Nice write up by Martin Keller about his recent FA of Gepresster Hase , a proposed V15 in Sustenpass, Switzerland: But after a wild party night (till 3am) I finally got this one tr...

Joes in Bros Valley
May 1, 2014

Joes In Bros Valley

Joes in Bros Valley Watch on vimeo

showdowncomp2014
April 30, 2014

The Showdown Comp - Climb So iLL

The Showdown Competition originated in 2002 in Southern, IL. It's now in St. Louis at Climb So iLL. The winners received a custom made trophy (hand crafted by Hunter Creel), their...

jwebb_understanding
April 29, 2014

It’s “Wash, Rinse, Repeat” In Europe For Jimmy Webb

Jimmy Webb has been busy in Switzerland and Austria

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April 28, 2014

Alex Megos Frankenjura 2014

Alex Megos bouldering and sport climbing in Germany's Frankenjura

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April 27, 2014

Rocklands Part One With Mina Leslie-Wujastyk

This is the first short in a four part series of Mina's trip to Rocklands, South Africa in the summer of 2013. Part one focuses on some of the stunning highballs that Rocklands has...

2014chongqing
April 27, 2014

Wurm, Hojer Win First 2014 Bouldering World Cup

Germans Juliane Wurm and Jan Hojer win the first bouldering World Cup of the 2014 season

landjaeger
April 24, 2014

Landjaeger: Daniel Woods & Guntram Jorg In Silvretta

Bouldering clip from Dominik Hadwiger!!!!!!!! It shows Guntram Jörg and Daniel Woods climbing the most classic hard boulders in the Silvretta Mountains. It was filmed in the summer...

2014chongqing
April 24, 2014

2014 IFSC Bouldering World Cup - Chongqing Live

The 2014 Bouldering World Cup season gets underway this weekend in Chongqing, China

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April 24, 2014

The Secrets Of So iLL

The Holy Boulders in Southern Illinois is home to some of the most perfect sandstone boulders in the world. While many people know of problems like Jungle Book and The New Zero, th...

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April 23, 2014

Lucy Humphreys' Hueco Nightmares

Lucy Humphreys might not be a name you're familiar with, but after an impressive spring tour de force you should probably take notice. This 20 year old from Palo Alto, California i...

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April 23, 2014

Alexander Megos Ticino 2014

Alexander Megos bouldering in Ticino, Switzerland

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April 10, 2014

Poudre Canyon Classic Moderates

A day's worth of moderate classics at the 420 boulders in the Poudre Canyon. Problems include: Puffing Stone V5 Party Trick V4/5 Hank's Lunge V5 Scarface V6 Herm's Micro Mantel V7...

viapenoles
April 9, 2014

Viva Peñoles

The first two episodes in the Viva Peñoles series featuring Daniel Woods, Dave Graham, Jimmy Webb, Paul Robinson and Diego Montull

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April 8, 2014

Rok Klančnik Repeating Bügeleisen

Bügeleisen - Maltatal. 7. 4. 2014

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April 8, 2014

Niccolò Ceria - Off The Wagon (V14)

An icon of bouldering, The famous wagon project filmed in Dosage IV. Always dreamt to climb this powerfull and particular line. Off the wagon 8B+ - Valle Bavona - 4th Ascent

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April 7, 2014

Chris Schulte Bouldering In Indian Creek, UT

This winter, BD athlete Chris Schulte headed to the crack-climbing Mecca of Indian Creek, where instead of heading to the cliffs with a huge rack, he scoured the desert for aesthet...

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April 4, 2014

2014 Iron Maiden - All Female Bouldering Competition

MetroRock’s inaugural Iron Maiden all female bouldering competition kicked off on Saturday, March 29th, 2014. The goal of Iron Maiden is not only to put all those months of winter...

nh_wb
April 2, 2014

Nalle Hukkataival Bouldering In Wild Basin

La Sportiva athlete Nalle Hukkataival comes back to Colorado to showcase some of the new high-end boulder problems that have been recently put up in Rocky Mountain National Park an...

mccolllark
April 2, 2014

Sean McColl - Meadowlark Lemon (V14)

Sean McColl working and doing a boulder problem in Las Vegas called "Meadowlark Lemon". (V14, 8B+)

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March 29, 2014

2014 Red Rock Rendezvous Trip Report - Part 1

Part 1 of my trip to the 2014 Red Rock Rendezvous

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March 25, 2014

Michele Caminati's AlbarraTrip

Short video about my trip to Albarracin in March 2014... enjoy! Problems: Brainstorm 7b Supernafamacho 7b+ Zarzaparilla 8a+ El Varano 7c+ Un Bocadito si le daria 7b+ Esperanza sit...

webb_the_paw
March 25, 2014

Jimmy Webb Doing What Jimmy Webb Does In Switzerland (Updated)

After a stellar trip last year, Jimmy Webb is back in Switzerland with similar results.

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March 24, 2014

Ian Dory's STRONG

The story of Ian Dory's repeat of Paint It Black (V15)

mirko_the_lark
March 24, 2014

First V14 For Mirko Caballero

Mirko Caballero tops out his first V14 at the age of 13

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March 22, 2014

Wet Dreams Right

Wet dreams (right) is located in the colorful canyons of Red Rocks, NV. While there for not long enough, we found a boulder that needed to be displayed and showcased. For beta or f...

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March 20, 2014

Dave Graham Vs. Hypnotized Minds

DG battles through cold and numerous snow storms with a long time "nemisis rig" Hypnotized Minds V15. Tracks are "The Blues Pt. 2" by Buck 65 and "Lost In Space" by Starkey Filmed...

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March 19, 2014

Nalle Hukkataival Goes Big In Vegas

On a frigid trip to Red Rocks, outside Las Vegas, Nevada, Nalle Hukkataival put up new problems and repeated a long list of hard test-pieces including the second ascent of the high...

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March 18, 2014

Nina Williams' Eastbound Takedown

During a quick weekend back home in Rhode Island, FiveTen Athlete Nina Williams decided to capitalize on some frosty temps. Prime conditions yielded success on a long term project...

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March 17, 2014

Nalle Hukkataival Sends Gioia - Varazze, Italy

Possibly the hardest boulder problem in the world, Gioia combines a long sequence of microscopic crimps with a heart-breaking finish. Drawn by the rumors, Nalle Hukkataival travele...

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March 17, 2014

Dirty South B-Sides

Dirty South B-Sides is a showcase of 3-Star boulder problems that you wont find at any of the big 3 southeast fields. These problems were filmed in Tennessee, North Carolina, Georg...

2014cwif
March 14, 2014

2014 CWIF Streaming Live This Weekend

Catch live coverage of the 2014 Climbing Works International Festival this Sunday

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March 13, 2014

Niccolò Ceria - GIANTS Bishop

This is my first clip oversea. Giulia and I decided to call it "Giants". The reason for the name is due to the amazement that we felt where everything looked bigger than in Europe....

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March 12, 2014

Impossible Invitation - Kevin Jorgeson

A look into the life of Kevin Jorgeson and his impossible invitation to free the hardest unclimbed big wall route in the word. Directed & Filmed by: Andy Mann & Keith Ladzinski Edi...

sardiniablocteaser
March 12, 2014

La Sportiva Sardinia Bloc Scouting - Teaser

Sardinia is not only a magical land but also a climber's paradise - with lots and lots of rock, the majority of which is still unexplored. In the collective imagination the region...

dinamikadidas
March 11, 2014

Di'namik Comp - Adidas Athlete Highlights

Follow adidas USA Athletes Jon Cardwell and Carlo Traversi through the Qualifying and Final rounds at the Di'namik Competition in Salt Lake City, Utah last month. Great climbing fo...

probredrocks
March 10, 2014

Paul Robinson: Red Rocks Boulder 3

PrAna ambassador Paul Robinson discovers a handful of hidden sandstone gems in remote areas of Nevada's Red Rock Canyon. Learn more about Paul at http://www.prana.com/life/ambassad...

woods_iceknife
March 7, 2014

Daniel Woods vs The Ice Knife Sit V15 Climb | Ragin' the Rockies Ep. 2

It's MAN VS ROCK in this Ragin' Rockies - a V15 #bouldering problem has Daniel Woods and his digits in a tizzy -- can he complete the insanely hard problem before winter sets in? B...

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March 5, 2014

2014 ABS 15 National Championships - Women's Highlights

On February 21st & 22nd 2014--USA Climbing and founding partner, The North Face brought you the biggest names in climbing at the American Bouldering Series 15 National Championship...

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March 5, 2014

2014 ABS 15 National Championships - Men's Highlights

On February 21st & 22nd 2014--USA Climbing and founding partner, The North Face brought you the biggest names in climbing at the American Bouldering Series 15 National Championship...

dg_oz
March 4, 2014

Dave Graham - Adventures in Oz

It's no surprise to me that ancient Aboriginals who first inhabited the Grampians, believed the surreal landscapes and animated structures of sandstone were designed by a creator n...

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March 3, 2014

Hueco Tanks 2014 - Jorg Verhoeven & Katha Saurwein

The second half of our trip to the States: two weeks in hot and sunny Hueco Tanks.

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March 3, 2014

Viva Las Vegas - Jorg Verhoeven & Katha Saurwein

Two weeks of bouldering in the the Red Rocks around Las Vegas.

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February 28, 2014

A Climbers Rodeo - Hueco Tanks

Based on real life and a true story, this character enters a world that he, amongst many, are unfamiliar with. He faces extreme temperatures and extreme finger tips. Monsters from...

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February 27, 2014

Matty Hong On Black Lung In Joe's Valley, Utah

After the Winter OR Show in SLC, Matty Hong, Chelsea Rude and I stopped in Joe's Valley for a day on the drive back to Colorado. We showed Matty the Black Lung. Video - Jon Cardwel...

woods_tnf
February 27, 2014

The North Face: Mountain Athletics - Daniel Woods

Training for more than a game. Team climber Daniel Woods explains why he trains.

sharma_sanuk
February 26, 2014

Space 2 Play: Chris Sharma - Ep. 4

Watch as the Sanuk climber, Chris Sharma, gives us a first-hand-look into his unconventional beginnings as a rock climber, barges the world famous, "The Mystery Spot" to find out i...

February 26, 2014

Fred Nicole: A Climbing Trip To Patagonia

Fred Nicole is still out there exploring new bouldering areas at the age of 43, this time in Patagonia : The rock is beautiful and compact. In places it reminds me of a quartzite a...

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February 25, 2014

2014 Hueco Rock Rodeo Highlights

Here is the event video for the 21st Annual Hueco Rock Rodeo! It was a truly awesome event this year, held to benefit the Hueco Tanks State Historic Site, outside of El Paso, TX. "...

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February 25, 2014

3rd Ascent Of Gioia (V16) By Nalle Hukkataival

We often joke that Adam Ondra might be a robot based on his out-of-this-world ticklist, but I'm starting to think that if any of the top climbers is a robot it might be Nalle Hukka...

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February 25, 2014

Ibex: Wing Chun V12, The Bone Collector V11 & Bruce Lee V10

Scott Hall climbs Wing Chun V12 & The Bone Collector V11. Griffin Whiteside easily climbs Bruce Lee V10 after slipping on his first try. Slow Motion shenanigans provided by Matthew...

seanmccoll
February 23, 2014

Sean McColl 2014 Hueco Rock Rodeo

Sean McColl competing at the 2014 Hueco Rock Rodeo in El Paso, TX. Sean talks about how the day went and also what he was thinking as the day progressed. Boulders in the video are:...

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February 23, 2014

Woods, Wurm Win 2014 ABS Nationals Bouldering Championship

Final results from 2014 ABS Nationals

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February 22, 2014

Live From 2014 ABS Nationals Finals

Tune in this Saturday night at 7:30 PM MST for live coverage of Men's & Women's Finals at 2014 ABS Nationals in Colorado Springs, CO

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February 21, 2014

Live From 2014 ABS Nationals Semi-finals

Tune in this Saturday morning at 11 am MST for live coverage of Men's & Women's Semi-finals at 2014 ABS Nationals in Colorado Springs, CO

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February 21, 2014

Live From 2014 ABS Nationals Men's Qualifiers

Tune in this afternoon at 3 pm MST for live coverage of Men's Qualifiers at 2014 ABS Nationals in Colorado Springs, CO

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February 21, 2014

Live From 2014 ABS Nationals Women’s Qualifiers

Tune in this morning at 9 am MST for live coverage of Women's Qualifiers at 2014 ABS Nationals in Colorado Springs, CO

squamishwinter
February 19, 2014

Squamish Winter Bouldering 2014

Some problems from our endeavours in Squamish during the beginning of Winter 2014.

ct_penrose
February 17, 2014

Carlo Traversi - First Ascent Of The Penrose Step (V14)

In the fall of 2013, Five Ten Elite Athlete Carlo Traversi traveled to Leavenworth, Washington to attempt the longstanding "ladder project". Just minutes from the main road, this i...

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February 17, 2014

2014 ABS Nationals Streaming Live Friday & Saturday

Schedule for this weekend's ABS Nationals which will be streamed live in its entirety

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February 17, 2014

Teaser: Huntsmen

Huntsmen. A debut film documenting some of the finest boulder problems, first ascents and off-the-grid areas in southern Colorado. Summer 2014

February 14, 2014

Climbing Edition Of The Stars Are Just Like Us

Jakob Schubert, in a photo posted to Facebook during his current visit to Hueco Tanks: In the end it wasn't worth it though, at the second to last move I heard a loud noise and hop...

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February 14, 2014

Moab Bouldering: Big Bend

Three classic problems at Big Bend, just outside of Moab. Circus Trick, Washed Up, and Chaos.

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February 12, 2014

ABS 15 National Championships Trailer - Live February 21st & 22nd 2014

Female Qualifiers 2/21 2014 • Live 9AM MST • youtube.com/watch?v=1CrbR8hvakY Male Qualifiers 2/21 2014 • Live 3PM MST • youtube.com/watch?v=t7QyxX2lHgo Semifinals 2/22 2014 • Live...

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February 11, 2014

Jimmy Webb - Out Of The Furnace

Jimmy Webb doing a few new problems in Hueco Tanks and repeating Blood of a Young Wolf

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February 10, 2014

Giuliano Cameroni - The Story Of Two Worlds (V15)

Ticino Bouldering Chironico - Schule des Lebens 8b Cresciano - The Story of 2 Worlds 8c

bishopclassics
February 10, 2014

Bishop Bouldering 2014: The Classics

High Plains Drifter v7, Center Direct v10, Green Wall Center v6, Suspended in Silence V5, Acid Wash v10, Soulslinger v9, The Mystery v12, Evilution v10. Featuring shots of Iron Man...

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February 5, 2014

Dark Horse Season 5 Championship Highlights

MetroRock’s fifth year of the Dark Horse Series concludes in a heart-stopping Championship round where six of the country's most vicious, blood-thirsty competitors battle for this...

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February 5, 2014

Don't Blink - The Story Of CWP

Don't Blink is a feature length film exploring the life and mind of Chris Webb Parsons. Chris, a strong Oz who has been at the forefront of rock climbing for many years takes you t...

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February 5, 2014

Kentucky Bouldering Sampler

This is a collection of problems spread throughout a few different areas in KY. Climbers are Mark Osbourne, David Wise, and Kyle Fisher.

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February 4, 2014

Valle De Las Rocas Bolivia Rock Climbing

In the late winter of 2013, two Canadians, Gord Konkin and Gerry Chow, and one American, Conrad Piper-Ruth traveled to the remote and relatively untouched 14,000 foot climbing mecc...

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January 31, 2014

Tour de Bloc @ Climber's Rock - Jan 11, 2014

Climber's Rock in Burlington, ON Canada hosts the Tour de Bloc, Season 11 for the first competition of 2014. With a big prize purse and a bonus for the best scoring competitor in t...

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January 29, 2014

Dai Koyamada - Emotion V14

The EMOTION is the problem that is famous in Mt. Kasagi like a CALM. A valuable video of first ascent by Dai Koyamada, March 29, 2010.

woods_lucid
January 28, 2014

Daniel Woods Does Repeat Lucid Dreaming

Daniel Woods repeats Lucid Dreaming

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January 28, 2014

Swedish Font Dose

Some swedish climbers getting their "dose" of fontainebleau (whatever that means!?) We filmed a bit and some of it ended up here in this movie. Hope its good beta at least! The fil...

therail
January 28, 2014

Dan Varian - The Rail (V14) FA

After twenty years, this unclimbed problem, The Rail, Font 8b+ has been worked, worked again and finally has a first ascent from Dan Varian. 'The Rail' at Bowden Doors, Northumberl...

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January 24, 2014

Ashima Shiraishi - The Cleverness Of Youth

Ashima Shiraishi bouldering in the Gunks for a DPM exclusive where she shares her outlook on climbing and how it has changed since she first began the sport. Ashima is one of the s...

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January 24, 2014

Guillaume Glairon-Mondet Climbs Jour de Chasse (V15)

Here is the video of "Jour de Chasse", an 8C at Recloses roof. This boulder, recently opened by Jan Hojer, start as "La mécanique élémentaire", but with the end of Narcotic. more i...

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January 23, 2014

The Overlife

A life over the rocks. Music-driven short film visualizing a climber's attempt to overcome the physical and mental barriers while on the rock.

January 22, 2014

Listening For The Echo

Really nice profile by Chris Schulte for Rock & Ice of the legendary Klem Loskot: These shouts have been in our heads since the year 2000, when Loskot’s marshaling call hit the Sta...

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January 22, 2014

Iker Arroitajauregi - Albarracin

Iker Arroitajauregi climbing numerous hard boulders in Albarracin, Spain including the FA of a proposed V15, Txapela

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January 22, 2014

2014 Comp Season In Full Swing

A look at a handful of upcoming climbing comps including the Hueco Rock Rodeo, ABS and SCS Nationals and more

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January 17, 2014

Little Things - Vol. 2: LCC Bouldering

Another short film showcasing some of the amazing boulder problems located in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT. Boulders include: Copperhead - V10 ( 0:33 ), Ditchwitch Sit Start - V10...

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January 16, 2014

Carlo Traversi - The Spectre

Carlo Traversi makes an ascent of Spectre V14 in Bishop, CA. Filmed by Mary Mecklenburg. Special Thanks to adidas Outdoor, Five Ten, Revolution Climbing, and Skratch Labs.

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January 16, 2014

Isaac Caldiero - Europe 2013

2 months of airplanes, buses, trains, sight seeing. Oh, and a little bit of rock climbing.

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January 15, 2014

Southern Hospitality

A few gems from our trip to the southern sandstone in the United States. This place should be on every boulderers list of places to visit, it is incredible! Problems include: Morta...

January 13, 2014

Bernd Zangerl Talks About Shantaram

UKC caught up with Bernd Zangerl to discuss his new problem Shantaram , which he opened this past summer in Norway: It is my hardest problem for sure - I can't compare it with anyt...

zangerlshara
January 13, 2014

Bernd Zangerl - Shantaram First Ascent

Bernd Zangerl making the first ascent of SHANTARAM on June 11 ( 2013)

zangerlbiggestproject
January 13, 2014

Bernd Zangerl - My Biggest Project - Shantaram

My biggest project... Watch on youtube

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January 8, 2014

Joe's & Bishop

After an overnight drive from the Bay Area to Orangeville, Utah we woke to freezing temperatures and overcast conditions. Two days and nights of shivering lead to the decision to p...

January 8, 2014

The Day I Sent The Nest

Daniel Woods : On the day I sent The Nest, we first stopped at another project in this wash, which we had been walking by and looking at multiple times on our way to The Nest. In a...

kehlhandoftime
January 8, 2014

Jason Kehl - Hand Of Time

Jason Kehl is renowned for establishing highball boulder problems all over the world. Here, he heads back to one of his familiar stomping grounds to tackle the Hand of Time.

January 7, 2014

Your Project Can Wait

Interesting picture over at the RV Project which seems to show damage to one of the more photogenic boulders at Tennessee's Little Rock City due to the possible use of a blowtorch....

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January 6, 2014

Time In The Pines: Crown Jewel

Crown Jewel: One of Tahoe’s finest unclimbed lines, Crown Jewel, was sent by Kyle O’Meara this past summer. It climbs a perfectly clean 30 foot overhanging wall with sustained move...

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January 5, 2014

Little Things - Vol. 1: LCC Bouldering

A short film featuring a few of the incredible boulders Little Cottonwood Canyon has to offer. Many of these great lines are less trafficked/filmed and tend to go under the radar....

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January 5, 2014

Local Climbs: Matt Kuehl Climbing Offwidth In Red Rock Canyon

Las Vegas local climber Matt Kuehl getting into the wide in Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, NV. Matt started climbing in Wisconsin 14 years ago and hasn’t looked back. He splits his ti...

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January 3, 2014

The Dawn Wall: Episode 9

Kevin Jorgeson spends some down time bouldering in Camp 4 and reviewing how the 2013 campaign to free the Dawn Wall has focused and consolidated their efforts.

under7a
December 29, 2013

Rocklands Under 7a

A rock climbing video guide to bouldering in the stunning and unique destination of Rocklands, South Africa. We're documenting a group of British, American and Candian climbers as...

rd_opus_5
December 23, 2013

A Climbing Life Opus #5 – Romain Desgranges – Albarracin

The Boulder Beyond the pines ! new opus about my mini trip in Albarracin, 4day's and nine boulder's in the 8°. In this opus #5, you will find some beautiful Albarracin lines I clim...

jwebb_the_nest
December 19, 2013

New V15 In Red Rock By Daniel Woods & Jimmy Webb

Daniel Woods & Jimmy Webb swoop in to Red Rock Canyon and establish The Nest

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December 19, 2013

The Warm Heart Of Africa

In 2012 we had the chance to visit South Africa to film bouldering in Rocklands. While bouldering there is amazing, we could not help but ask ourselves if there was good bouldering...

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December 18, 2013

Dark Horse Season 5 Round Three Highlights

MetroRock’s fifth year of the Dark Horse Series will be in full swing this winter—a four comp series culminating in a heart-stopping Championship round where six of the country's m...

December 18, 2013

Keeping It All In Perspective

Nice interview over at Crux Crush with one of my favorite people in the climbing world, Angie Payne: If I could climb all the time? I wouldn’t. It’s really easy when I’m working al...

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December 17, 2013

Back To Ticino

After a long time of sport and trad climbing I moved back to Ticino trying to grow some strength and get back into the bouldering game... Enjoy some problems of Chironico mixed tog...

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December 17, 2013

Send Train On The Shining Path

Nalle Hukkataival, Daniel Woods & Jimmy Webb run train on an amazing highball in Nevada

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December 17, 2013

Felipe Camargo Doing Two V14s

Singing Rock athlete Felipe Camargo went on a 2 week trip to Europe and despite a lot of rain he managed to climb two 8b+ boulders.

soyuz
December 13, 2013

Alberto Rocasolano FA Of Soyuz (V15)

Alberto Rocasolano FA de Soyuz 8C Watch on youtube

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December 11, 2013

Sonnie Trotter: Hampi 2008

Five years ago, my wife Lydia and I spent 3 months traveling around the most incredible country in the World. INDIA. After watching Chris Sharma and friends in the movie "Pilgrimag...

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December 10, 2013

Gabriele Moroni Repeating Insanity of Grandeur (V15)

Gabri makes the second ascent of Koyamada's Insanity of Grandeur, 8C, in Chironico.

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December 10, 2013

Frontrange Boulders

A few problems from Eldo, Boulder Canyon and the Flatirons

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December 8, 2013

Bouldering In Prilep, Macedonia With Jason Kehl And Martina Mali

Jason Kehl and Martina Mali check out the granite bouldering high above the tobacco fields just outside the city of Prilep in Macedonia.

legengsonly2013
December 6, 2013

2013 La Sportiva Legends Only Highlights

A summary of the "Legends Only" - Boulder event in Stockholm - 2013

December 6, 2013

That Didn't Take Long

Jimmy Webb & Daniel Woods repeat Meadowlark Lemon in Red Rock, NV

jv_lina
December 5, 2013

Forking Awesome Bouldering in Joe's Valley Forks | Lost in North America, Ep. 7

Joe's Valley in Utah is made up of three areas: Left Fork, Right Fork and New Joe's, all of which the Lost crew found FORKING AWESOME. And you can bet, if the Lost crew goes to Joe...

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December 4, 2013

Solo In So Ill

Peter Bonamici explores some of the best boulders in So Ill on a solo weekend trip. Jackson Falls: Yosemite Slab, v0 Zig Zag, v8 Praying Mantle, v8 Body Karate, v8/9 Holy Boulders:...

December 3, 2013

Tom Randall Makes The 1st Ascent Of 'My Kai' E8 6c

Tom Randall climbs the first ascent of My Kai solo. The route is a direct version of the existing E7 6c Gecko Blaster, and Tom estimated the route to be a french grade of 8a, but q...

December 3, 2013

How Climbing Fits

Ty Landman, in an interview with UKC about a recent FA he did in the UK: I think an important part of climbing is figuring out what the sport means to you, and where and how it fit...

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December 3, 2013

Five Days In Albarracin

Je suis allé à Albarracin avec Vivi Monteiro pour 1 semaine durant le mois d'Octobre. Nous avons grimpé 5 jours, et nous avons été vraiment surpris en bien des secteurs et de la ré...

December 2, 2013

Toshi Takeuchi Repeats Meadowlark Lemon (V15)

Toshi Takeuchi has done the 4th ascent of Paul Robinson's Meadowlark Lemon (V15) in Red Rock, NV, his first of the grade and just his fourth V14 or harder. With the likes of Jimmy...

lnt_japan
December 2, 2013

Marmot's Lead Now Tour - Stop 4 - Japan

Japan marks stop #4 of Marmot's Lead Now Tour (www.leadnowtour.org/), a global tour to inspire people through rock climbing and raise $10,000 a month for twelve different non-profi...

November 30, 2013

2013 La Sportiva Legends Only Live

Watch the 2013 La Sportiva Legends competition live today at 2pm EST

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November 29, 2013

Highball Day - Squamish Bouldering 2013

A small group becomes a big group, and a mega-day on mega-classics ensues. No Excuse for Porn Hair, Funeral Arrangements, Dynamite, Teenage Lobotomy, Be On Four, Black Slabbath, an...

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November 28, 2013

Peasants Into Leaders

Climbing the Ben Scott problem Peasants Into Leaders at Mt. Evans' Area A

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November 27, 2013

Dark Horse Season 5 Round Two Highlights

MetroRock’s fifth year of the Dark Horse Series will be in full swing this winter—a four comp series culminating in a heart-stopping Championship round where six of the country's m...

lina6
November 25, 2013

Viva Las Climbing in Red Rocks, NV | Lost in North America, Ep. 6

The crew has arrived in Las Vegas and they're ready to gamble (with the hot weather), gorge out (on endless buffets) and climb (just climb).

prob_breath
November 22, 2013

Paul Robinson: Breath Series // Episode 4

A frustrated Paul Robinson can't seem to connect the dots during a morning bouldering session in the Rockies. He takes a break to get centered, connects to his breath, calms his mi...

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November 21, 2013

Apple - Chris Sharma

Apple - Chris Sharma Watch on vimeo

paulnadlermovie
November 21, 2013

Paul

Alex Savage has put together this beautiful film about a life on the road, not a road trip...life on the road. Paul Nadler has spent the last 6 years of his life climbing and livin...

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November 20, 2013

Another New V15 From Daniel Woods

Daniel Woods adds another new V15 to his ticklist

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November 18, 2013

Gettin Giddy In Washington

Giddy athletes Taylor Mcneill and myself along with good homie Tyler Weiss spend 14 days in the granite heave of Leavenworth, WA. This is the product of our trip!!

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November 17, 2013

Dai Koyamada Short Movie - Ullam bana V12 /13

Dai Koyamada's latest short movie of climbing tour in Toroku Kyushu, Japan 2013 Part 2.

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November 16, 2013

Fabian Buhl - Anam Cara (V14)

Late fall in the Silvretta mountains. Fabi Buhl climb Anam Cara on the 22th of October 2013.

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November 15, 2013

The Heist - 2013

An overview of the country's first all-women climbing competition brought to you by Andrea Brennen and Brittany Marryott in partnership with Central Rock Gym. Ladies took over the...

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November 15, 2013

Lennoxtown Boulders

Here is a short film about the development of some boulders near Lennoxtown, Scotland. For more info go to: http://alandjen.com/2013/06/17/new-area/

carlo_euro_low
November 14, 2013

Euro Roof Low V13 - Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah

The Uncut Series brings you Carlo Traversi on the 2nd Ascent of the lowest start to the Euro Roof in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. Special Thanks to adidas Outdoor, Five Ten, Rev...

nc_macedonia
November 13, 2013

Macedonian Adventure, Bouldering In Prilep

Reportage of 15 days of bouldering in Macedonia with some new lines. Camera: Rudy Ceria Full story: nikyceria.blogspot.it/2013/11/macedonian-experience-bouldering-in.html

ribiere_interview
November 12, 2013

Philippe Ribiere PRO CLIMBER

In 2012 Pro climber Philippe Ribiere sat alone in his van all winter contemplating why he climbs, he almost gave up climbing but luckily for us he didn't, I was lucky enough to spe...

November 12, 2013

White Noise Repeated By Paul Robinson

Paul Robinson has done the 4th ascent of Daniel Woods' White Noise (V15) in Wild Basin, RMNP, CO, commenting on his 8a scorecard : 2 days. 4th ascent. had some of the most perfect...

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November 11, 2013

Jimmy Webb: Fear The Beard

More of the same from Jimmy Webb

hagakuri
November 9, 2013

Leavenworth/Index Bouldering 2013: Hagakure V12

Scott Hall and Art Lim visit the Leavenworth/Index area in the fall of 2013. Climbs: Lions Den V9, Cotton Pony V10, Monarch V11, Trickle of silence V10, Hagakure V12 Thanks to Asan...

dryfired2
November 7, 2013

Dry Fired 2 - Dry Fireier

Another year long compilation of dry fires, stupidity and failure. Not necessarily appropriate for all ages. As always, best enjoyed with the sound on.

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November 6, 2013

Alex Megos - FA Of Wheelchair

Uncut video of Alexander Megos doing the FA of Wheelchair in the Hollow Mountain Cave, Grampians, Australia

dwoods_interview
November 4, 2013

Daniel Woods: Climbing, Bouldering And Motivation

Daniel Woods is one of the strongest boulderer in the entire World, but also really capable in sport climbing (he climbed until 9a+ route). His motivation and free spirit really am...

November 4, 2013

Daniel Woods Does His Hardest Boulder Yet

After doing the original earlier this year, Daniel Woods has done a low start to Dave Graham's The Ice Knife (Once V15, now seems to be V14) at Guanella Pass, CO to yield what he c...

November 4, 2013

Foundation's Edge

Dave Graham, writing for The Island about his FA of Foundation's Edge in Fionnay, Switzerland: It was an awesome climb. I battled it out, got super pumped, and didn't kill myself f...

October 31, 2013

New Bloc Times

The bouldering in Australia's Grampians, and the sector Buandik in particular, has gotten wide attention the past couple of years as climbers like Nalle Hukkataival, Dave Graham, D...

7a+ to 8a+ bouldering in Bishop | Lost in North America, Ep. 5
October 30, 2013

7a+ to 8a+ Bouldering In Bishop | Lost In North America, Ep. 5

7a+ to 8a+ bouldering in Bishop | Lost in North America, Ep. 5 Watch on youtube

The Teacup
October 29, 2013

The Teacup (V13) & Other Hard Leavenworth Boulders

The Teacup Watch on vimeo

The Shoe Wars Round 1: Five Ten vs. La Sportiva in Joe's Valley
October 29, 2013

The Shoe Wars Round 1: Five Ten vs. La Sportiva in Joe's Valley

The Shoe Wars Round 1: Five Ten vs. La Sportiva in Joe's Valley Watch on vimeo

Bouldering World Cup Series - Best of IFSC 2013
October 29, 2013

Competition Bouldering - Best of IFSC 2013

Bouldering World Cup Series - Best of IFSC 2013 Watch on youtube

October 29, 2013

More Hard Flashes By Jimmy Webb

Jimmy Webb continues his great 2013 with more hard flashes in Leavenworth

Portland Boulder Rally Highlights
October 28, 2013

2013 Portland Boulder Rally Highlights

Portland Boulder Rally Highlights Watch on vimeo

On the Road
October 28, 2013

Ashima Shiraishi On The Road In Colorado

On the Road Watch on vimeo

Alexander Megos Grampians
October 25, 2013

Alex Megos Sending In The Grampians

Alexander Megos Grampians Watch on vimeo

Sender One Grand Opening & Pro Invitational Highlights
October 24, 2013

Sender One Grand Opening & Pro Invitational Highlights

Sender One Grand Opening & Pro Invitational Highlights Watch on vimeo

Alexander Megos Wheel of Life
October 23, 2013

Alex Megos - The Wheel Of Life

Alexander Megos Wheel of Life Watch on vimeo

Dragon Turns - V9, The Gunks,Ronnie Dickson
October 22, 2013

Ronnie Dickson Climbing Dragon Turns (V9)

Dragon Turns - V9, The Gunks,Ronnie Dickson Watch on youtube

October 22, 2013

New V15 In Fionnay By Dave Graham

Dave Graham has succeeded in doing the FA of a long-time project of his in Fionnay, Switzerland that he's calling Foundation's Edge . Swiss granite rock has always suited Graham as...

Exposure Vol 1 Trailer
October 21, 2013

Exposure Vol 1 Trailer

Exposure Vol 1 Trailer Watch on youtube

Solutions 2.0
October 17, 2013

Solutions 2.0

Solutions 2.0 Watch on vimeo

October 17, 2013

A Project No More

Carlo Traversi does the FA of a long-standing project in Washington

Dark Horse Series 5 Round One Highlights
October 16, 2013

Dark Horse Series 5 Round One Highlights

Dark Horse Series 5 Round One Highlights Watch on vimeo

October 16, 2013

V12 FA By Dorothea Karalus In The Grampians

Dorothea Karalus, writing on her blog about her FA of the stellar looking problem In The Clouds (V12) in the Grampians: On cloudy days attempts were usually thwarted by rain shower...

Matt Fultz in the Rocklands
October 15, 2013

Matt Fultz In Rocklands

Matt Fultz in the Rocklands Watch on vimeo

October 14, 2013

2013 Portland Boulder Rally Results

Results from the 2013 Portland Boulder Rally

Island Presents the Wheel Of Chaos
October 14, 2013

Island Presents The Wheel Of Chaos

Island Presents the Wheel Of Chaos Watch on vimeo

Portland Boulder Rally 2013 Live 10/12 5PM PDT
October 11, 2013

Portland Boulder Rally 2013 Live - 10/12 5PM PDT

Portland Boulder Rally 2013 Live 10/12 5PM PDT Watch on youtube

Joe's Valley, Sept. 2013
October 10, 2013

Joe's Valley, Sept. 2013

Joe's Valley, Sept. 2013 Watch on vimeo

Adam Ondra Sends 2 V16 Boulder Problems
October 8, 2013

Adam Ondra Climbing Two V16's

Adam Ondra Sends 2 V16 Boulder Problems Watch on youtube

October 8, 2013

News & Notes? - 10/8/2013

A few tidbits of bouldering news on Paul Robinson, Michael O'Rourke, Isabelle Faus and Thomasina Pidgeon from the past couple of weeks

In the Cloud, Grampians // Australia
October 8, 2013

In the Cloud - Grampians, Australia

In the Cloud, Grampians // Australia Watch on vimeo

October 4, 2013

Sisu Masters 2013 Live Stream

Last time I plugged the live streaming of a bouldering comp in Europe it didn't go very well , but let's try this again. On Saturday the Sisu Masters will stream live out of Helsin...

Marmot's Lead Now Tour - Stop 2 - Russia
October 1, 2013

Marmot's Lead Now Tour - Stop 2 - Russia

Marmot's Lead Now Tour - Stop 2 - Russia Watch on youtube

Paul Robinson - Warpath V14 Castle Rock, Idaho
September 30, 2013

Paul Robinson Repeating Warpath (V14)

Paul Robinson - Warpath V14 Castle Rock, Idaho Watch on youtube

Through Hell & Very High-Water, Bouldering Squamish BC | Lost in North America, Ep. 3
September 30, 2013

Through Hell & Very High-Water, Bouldering Squamish BC | Lost in North America, Ep. 3

Through Hell & Very High-Water, Bouldering Squamish BC | Lost in North America, Ep. 3 Watch on youtube

September 29, 2013

Visit To RMNP

Ever since the flood a few weeks back a lot of people have been wondering how RMNP and the boulders it holds fared during the big storm. Most of the Park reopened late this week,...

Highballs or no Balls
September 26, 2013

Highballs Or No Balls In Squamish

Highballs or no Balls Watch on vimeo

September 26, 2013

Guidebook To Minnesota Bouldering Coming Soon

A guidebook to the bouldering in Minnesota will be released next month

September 24, 2013

Sendtember In Full Effect On The Front Range

Busy times along the Front Range as hard sends are going down at Rifle, Guanella Pass and Mt. Evans from the likes of Dave Graham, Daniel Woods, Matty Hong and Jimmy Webb

Martina Mali - Rumble in the Jungle - Hueco Tanks
September 18, 2013

Martina Mali - Rumble in the Jungle - Hueco Tanks

Martina Mali - Rumble in the Jungle - Hueco Tanks Watch on vimeo

Bouldering in Russia - Triangular Lake
September 16, 2013

Bouldering in Russia - Triangular Lake

Bouldering in Russia - Triangular Lake Watch on vimeo

Gunks Monkeys, NY & SD | Lost in North America, Ep. 2
September 14, 2013

Gunks Monkeys, NY & SD | Lost in North America, Ep. 2

Gunks Monkeys, NY & SD | Lost in North America, Ep. 2 Watch on youtube

September 13, 2013

adidas Rockstars 2013 Live

Tune in here Saturday, September 14th at 1:15 PM EDT to catch Finals of the 2013 adidas Rockstars live from the Porsche Arena in Stuttgart, Germany

September 11, 2013

More V15s At Lincoln Lake For Webb, Woods

You know what they say, a V15 a day keeps the doctor away

September 11, 2013

A Summer In Africa

Nice recap with pictures by the UK's Mina Leslie-Wujastyk of her six week trip to Rocklands which saw her climb 8 V11s and 1 V12, but not that V12: One sad thing was the closure of...

Tommy Caldwell - Athlete Spotlight
September 9, 2013

Athlete Spotlight - Tommy Caldwell

Tommy Caldwell - Athlete Spotlight Watch on youtube

Boulder World Cup 2013 report - Munich, Germany
September 9, 2013

2013 Bouldering World Cup Highlights - Munich

Boulder World Cup 2013 report - Munich, Germany Watch on youtube

Reel Rock 8 Official Trailer
September 5, 2013

Trailer: Reel Rock 8

Reel Rock 8 Official Trailer Watch on youtube

September 5, 2013

New V15 At Lincoln Lake By Jimmy Webb

Jimmy Webb continues his strong form by doing the FA of a probable V15 at Lincoln Lake

September 4, 2013

European Bouldering Championship: Fischhuber And Stöhr Win In Eindhoven

How unsurprising : On Sunday night at Eindhoven (The Netherlands) the Austrians Anna Stöhr and Kilian Fischhuber won the European Bouldering Championship 2013. If you didn't catch...

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September 3, 2013

Anna Stöhr Climbing The Vice (V13)

the vice anna stöhr Watch on youtube

World-Class Piece of Schist - Rumney, NH | Lost in North America, Ep. 1
September 3, 2013

World-Class Piece of Schist - Rumney, NH | Lost in North America, Ep. 1

World-Class Piece of Schist - Rumney, NH | Lost in North America, Ep. 1 Watch on youtube

August 30, 2013

2013 European Bouldering Championships Live This Weekend

The 2013 European Bouldering Championships are this weekend in Eindhoven, Netherlands and all the action will be streamed live throughout the weekend

Squamish Selection
August 30, 2013

Squamish Selection

Squamish Selection Watch on vimeo

August 29, 2013

Being Alex Megos

Nice interview with Alex Megos by Nick Fletcher: Watching Alex climb is like watching an elite athlete running or swimming (for example). There’s no discernible effort – yet you kn...

August 28, 2013

Stöhr, Sharafutdinov Win 2013 Bouldering World Cup

Anna Stöhr and Dmitrii Sharafutdinov win the 2013 Bouldering World Cup

August 28, 2013

Annual Hound Ears Comp Cancelled

Bad news for fans of the annual bouldering comp that has taken place for 19 years at Hound Ears in North Carolina: For 19 years, the Hound Ears Club has graciously allowed one of t...

August 26, 2013

12-Year-Old Ashima Shiraishi Repeats The Automator (V13)

As usual these days, if it doesn't happen on Instagram it didn't happen. The it in this case is 12-year-old Ashima Shiraishi making a quick 2 day repeat of The Automator (V13) in R...

August 23, 2013

2013 IFSC Bouldering World Cup – Munich Live

Watch the 2013 Bouldering World Cup in Munich, Germany live

Trailer Life: Episode Two
August 22, 2013

Trailer Life: Episode Two

Trailer Life: Episode Two Watch on vimeo

"Somewhere in Colorado..."
August 21, 2013

Trinity Alps 2013: "Somewhere in Colorado..."

"Somewhere in Colorado..." Watch on vimeo

August 20, 2013

Between Rocklands And A Hard Place

Why??? Discarded climbing tape and litter are an everyday find at the climbing areas; faeces and toilet paper are hidden in caves and under rocks; and huge tick lines and graffiti...

August 19, 2013

New V14 In Chaos Canyon By Daniel Woods

Daniel Woods' "boner arms" seem to have recovered quite well after his 2nd place finish at the Psicobloc Masters Series as he established a new V14 in the far reaches of Chaos Cany...

August 15, 2013

Kids Rule In Magic Wood

27 Crags has a nice recap of what the kids have been up to in Magic Wood, Switzerland over the past few weeks with the highlight being a repeat of One Summer In Paradise (V13) by 1...

Flannery
August 12, 2013

Flannery

Flannery Watch on vimeo

Nina Williams on Dead Can't Dance (V11) - Uncut
August 11, 2013

Nina Williams On Dead Can't Dance (V11) - Uncut

Nina Williams on Dead Can't Dance (V11) - Uncut Watch on youtube

Libertadores V14 - Felipe Camargo
August 9, 2013

Libertadores V14 - Felipe Camargo

Libertadores V14 - Felipe Camargo Watch on vimeo

August 7, 2013

Two V13s In Rocklands By Anna Stöhr

Impressive trip to Rocklands for Anna Stöhr as she repeats The Power Of One (V13) and The Vice (V13): Once again, Anna has broken through the glass ceiling and set a new precedent...

August 6, 2013

Jimmy Webb Finishes South Africa Trip Strong

Before his victory at the Psicobloc Masters Series event, Jimmy Webb was busy wrapping up his visit to South Africa in much the same way he started

July 30, 2013

Reflecting On The Wheel

Interesting piece on Vertical Life about The Wheel Of Life , one of the most repeated hard boulder problems in the world: It wasn’t that long ago – sometime after Fred Nicole’s asc...

July 30, 2013

Daniel Woods Repeats The Wheel Of Life

Daniel Woods has done the 9th ascent of Dai Koyamada's The Wheel Of Life in the Hollow Mountain Cave in the Grampians, Australia. On his 8a scorecard he suggests a route grade of 5...

July 30, 2013

Rocklands Bouldering Crisis

Rocklands bouldering access is in jeopardy

Christian Core "GIOIA" 8C+
July 29, 2013

Christian Core "GIOIA" V16

Christian Core "GIOIA" 8C+ Watch on vimeo

July 26, 2013

2013 Squamish Mountain Festival

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James Kassay Rocklands 2013
July 19, 2013

James Kassay: Rocklands 2013

James Kassay Rocklands 2013 Watch on youtube

July 18, 2013

Sunshine, Ice Cream And BBQ's With Friends

Shauna Coxsey recaps her visit to Colorado which was highlighted by her ascent of Nuthin' But Sunshine (V13): I had never really understood how people can become so transfixed by o...

Boone Season 2013
July 15, 2013

Boone Season 2013

Boone Season 2013 Watch on vimeo

Rafael Passos in "Momento Histórico" - First V14 in Brazil
July 12, 2013

Rafael Passos Climbing Momento Histórico (V14) In Brazil

Rafael Passos in "Momento Histórico" - First V14 in Brazil Watch on vimeo

July 9, 2013

Chris Sharma In His Birthday Suit

If you've always wondered what Chris Sharma might look like if he was hiking your project in the nude, your wait is over. Sharma and girlfriend Daila Ojeda were featured in the 201...

Boulder World Cup 2013 report - Vail, USA
July 9, 2013

2013 Bouldering World Cup Highlights – Vail

Boulder World Cup 2013 report - Vail, USA Watch on youtube

July 9, 2013

Alex Megos Repeats Wheel Of Life

In what should be surprising news to no one at this point, Alex Megos has made quick work of Wheel Of Life in the Hollow Mountain Cave in the Grampians: Though he hasn’t been here...

July 3, 2013

"It Felt Surprisingly Easy"

Jimmy Webb, in an interview DPM about his flash of Sky : It felt surprisingly easy. Yet that's how most flashes at your limit should feel. It's that wild moment where everything co...

Understanding HD
July 1, 2013

Nalle Hukkataival's FA Of The Understanding

Understanding HD Watch on vimeo

July 1, 2013

Jimmy Webb Flashes Sky And Other Rocklands Notables

As usual it's been a busy time for visiting climbers down in Rocklands, South Africa

June 27, 2013

Shauna Coxsey Repeats Nuthin' But Sunshine (V13)

Nuthin' But Sunshine see it's long-awaited first female ascent

FIVE TEN #01: Sachi Amma
June 25, 2013

Sachi Amma Bouldering In Japan

FIVE TEN #01: Sachi Amma Watch on youtube

June 20, 2013

12-Year-Old Mirko Caballero Getting It Done At Home & Abroad

Mirko Caballero continues to rack up an impressive list of hard sends

La Force Tranquille V15 - Nalle Hukkataival
June 18, 2013

La Force Tranquille V15 - Nalle Hukkataival

La Force Tranquille V15 - Nalle Hukkataival Watch on vimeo

June 17, 2013

2nd Ascent Of La Force Tranquille (V15) By Nalle Hukkataival

Nalle Hukkataival is on a roll : Just climbed La Force Tranquille V15 in Magic Wood!! Had a devastating fall from the easy top slab because a hold broke, but managed to pull it tog...

June 16, 2013

The Understanding

Nalle Hukkataival, writing on his blog about a problem called The Understanding that he just opened in Magic Wood, Switzerland: This beautiful project caught my eye the very first...

Boulder World Cup 2013 report - Toronto, Canada
June 14, 2013

2013 Bouldering World Cup Highlights – Toronto

Boulder World Cup 2013 report - Toronto, Canada Watch on youtube

June 12, 2013

New Blog Post And V14 Repeat For Dave Graham

Dave Graham, writing for sponsor Five Ten : Life has some pretty crazy twists and turns in the last couple months. This time around the story starts with my epic skiing accident th...

Sunseeker
June 11, 2013

Ethan Pringle Repeating Sunseeker (V13)

Sunseeker Watch on vimeo

June 11, 2013

DPM Issue 24

After the initial excitement of being free wore off, my interest in reading Deadpoint Magazine has waned a bit. I wasn't really enjoying the articles and the interface for the onli...

June 10, 2013

Stöhr, Sharafutdinov Win At 2013 Vail Bouldering World Cup

The annual bouldering World Cup at the newly renamed GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, CO has come and gone. As usual, it was an exciting show filled with an above average presence fr...

IFSC Climbing World Cup Vail 2013 - Bouldering - Replay Qualifications WOMEN
June 7, 2013

2013 IFSC Bouldering World Cup - Vail Live

The bouldering World Cup returns to Vail, CO this weekend at the GoPro Mountain Games. Catch all the action with the following live feeds

June 5, 2013

Guide To Bouldering And Traveling In The Virgin Islands

A few words about the new bouldering guidebook for the Virgin Islands

Souvenir
May 30, 2013

Souvenir

Souvenir Watch on vimeo

Alex Puccio & Chris Webb Parsons, 2013 Bouldering World Cup - Where in the World, Pt 1
May 28, 2013

Alex Puccio & Chris Webb Parsons, 2013 Bouldering World Cup - Where In The World, Pt 1

Alex Puccio & Chris Webb Parsons, 2013 Bouldering World Cup - Where in the World, Pt 1 Watch on youtube

GRANITE EARTH
May 27, 2013

Granite Earth

GRANITE EARTH Watch on vimeo

Woods and Robinson send The Ice Knife V15
May 23, 2013

Woods And Robinson Send The Ice Knife (V15)

Woods and Robinson send The Ice Knife V15 Watch on vimeo

Boulder World Cup 2013 report - Innsbruck, Austria
May 23, 2013

2013 Bouldering World Cup Highlights – Innsbruck

Boulder World Cup 2013 report - Innsbruck, Austria Watch on youtube

May 20, 2013

Woods & Robinson Do First Repeats Of Graham's The Ice Knife (V15)

Beau Kahler was on the scene in Guanella Pass, CO yesterday as Daniel Woods and Paul Robinson did the 2nd and 3rd ascents respectively of Dave Graham's The Ice Knife (V15) . Graham...

Boulder World Cup 2013 report - Log-Dragomer, Slovenia
May 17, 2013

2013 Bouldering World Cup Highlights – Log-Dragomer

Boulder World Cup 2013 report - Log-Dragomer, Slovenia Watch on youtube

IFSC Climbing World Cup Innsbruck 2013 - Bouldering - Replay Qualifications Men
May 16, 2013

2013 IFSC Bouldering World Cup - Innsbruck Live

Live from the 2013 Bouldering World Cup in Innsbruck, Austria

Washington Bouldering - Jon Glassberg
May 16, 2013

Central Washington Bouldering

A few words about my recent trip to central Washington to boulder in Gold Bar, Index and Leavenworth

L'insoutenable légèreté de l'être & Chaos
May 14, 2013

Guillaume Glairon-Mondet Repeating L'insoutenable légèreté de l'être & Chaos

L'insoutenable légèreté de l'être & Chaos Watch on vimeo

IFSC Climbing World Cup Log Dragomer 2013 - Bouldering - Replay Qualifications Men
May 10, 2013

2013 IFSC Bouldering World Cup - Log Dragomer Replay

Watch the entirety of the 2013 Bouldering World Cup in Log Dragomer, Slovenia live starting early Saturday morning

Gold Bar & Leavenworth Bouldering
May 10, 2013

Gold Bar & Leavenworth Bouldering

Gold Bar & Leavenworth Bouldering Watch on vimeo

Boulder World Cup 2013 - Kitzbühel, Austria
May 10, 2013

2013 Bouldering World Cup Highlights – Kitzbühel

Boulder World Cup 2013 - Kitzbühel, Austria Watch on youtube

May 9, 2013

Ammagamma Sessions

Keith Bradbury, who is perhaps best known for his work on films 85 Days in Font and Between The Trees , is back in the climbing game after a long break. This also means he's back i...

"Two Girls, One Pup"
May 8, 2013

Two Girls, One Pup

"Two Girls, One Pup" Watch on vimeo

May 7, 2013

Daniel Woods Repeating Bridge Of Ashes (V15)

It's going to take a while for me to get that song out of my head . Also, some words from Woods on the process of sending this problem in one day can be read here : This was the fi...

May 7, 2013

Unfinished Business

Steve Bechtel, writing about a first ascent that was done in Wyoming recently: When Micah first walked up to the climb last year, the face had already been bolted. There were ancho...

Washington Bouldering - Jon Glassberg
May 7, 2013

Washington Bouldering - Jon Glassberg

Washington Bouldering - Jon Glassberg Watch on vimeo

Joe's Valley Damn Boulders: A New Zone
May 6, 2013

Joe's Valley Damn Boulders: A New Zone

Joe's Valley Damn Boulders: A New Zone Watch on vimeo

Paul Robinson: American Gangster  V14
May 6, 2013

Paul Robinson: American Gangster (V14)

Paul Robinson: American Gangster V14 Watch on youtube

LTS Lincoln Woods: Part Two
May 4, 2013

Lincoln Woods: Part Two

LTS Lincoln Woods: Part Two Watch on vimeo

April 30, 2013

Midnight Lightning's Lightning Bolt Gets Chopped

James Lucas, writing about why he removed the iconic chalk lightning bolt outline from beneath Midnight Lightning in Yosemite: Over thirty years, with every passing ascent, the lig...

Te Cuelgas Guey - First Ascent
April 24, 2013

Te Cuelgas Guey - First Ascent

Te Cuelgas Guey - First Ascent Watch on vimeo

IFSC Climbing World Cup Millau 2013 - Bouldering - Highlights
April 21, 2013

2013 Bouldering World Cup Highlights – Millau

IFSC Climbing World Cup Millau 2013 - Bouldering - Highlights Watch on youtube

Boulder World Cup 2013 report - Millau, France
April 20, 2013

2013 Bouldering World Cup – Millau

Boulder World Cup 2013 report - Millau, France Watch on youtube

Rumbling Bald: Open Access
April 18, 2013

Rumbling Bald: Open Access

Rumbling Bald: Open Access Watch on vimeo

Boulder World Cup 2013 report -Chongqing, China
April 17, 2013

2013 Bouldering World Cup – Chongqing

Boulder World Cup 2013 report -Chongqing, China Watch on youtube

ROCK TRIP JAPAN 2013 Daniel woods
April 17, 2013

Rock Trip Japan 2013: Daniel Woods Repeating Hydrangea (V15)

ROCK TRIP JAPAN 2013 Daniel woods Watch on youtube

April 17, 2013

Utah Trip Part 1: Joe's Valley

A few words and pictures from my first visit to Joe's Valley, UT

April 16, 2013

V14 FA In Switzerland By Jimmy Webb

Jimmy Webb closed out his Swiss trip in fine style by doing the FA of La Rustica , a potential V14 in Valle Bavona: One of the coolest projects i've ever climbed. Big thanks to Car...

April 16, 2013

2nd Ascent Of The Insurgency (V14) By Paul Robinson

Paul Robinson had a nice trip to Joe's Valley last week, repeating a couple of V13s and doing the 2nd ascent of James Litz's The Insurgency (V14).

The Network Trailer
April 16, 2013

Trailer: The Network

The Network Trailer Watch on vimeo

April 15, 2013

Bügeleisen

Nalle Hukkataival, blogging about his repeat of a V14 in Maltatal called Bügeleisen which was first done in 2001 by Klem Loskot : Bügeleisen really is one of the BEST hard boulders...

Bügeleisen-Nalle
April 15, 2013

Nalle Hukkataival Repeating Bügeleisen

Bügeleisen-Nalle Watch on vimeo

Revolution Athlete Carlo Traversi •  Meadowlark Lemon (V15)
April 15, 2013

Carlo Traversi - Meadowlark Lemon (V15)

Revolution Athlete Carlo Traversi • Meadowlark Lemon (V15) Watch on vimeo

Bügeleisen
April 12, 2013

Klem Loskot - Bügeleisen FA

Bügeleisen Watch on youtube

Relishing the Decadence
April 11, 2013

Relishing The Decadence

Relishing the Decadence Watch on vimeo

April 11, 2013

V13 Flash In Font By James Kassay

Aussie James Kassay has flashed Dave Graham's Sideways Daze (V13) in Fontainebleau, France. This is the 2nd V13 (or harder) flash in the forest after Adam Ondra flashed Gecko Assis...

James Kassay Flashing Sideways daze 8B/ V13
April 11, 2013

James Kassay Flashing Sideways Daze V13

James Kassay Flashing Sideways daze 8B/ V13 Watch on youtube

ハイドランジア 5段 塩原
April 3, 2013

3rd Ascent Of Hydrangea (V15)

ハイドランジア 5段 塩原 Watch on youtube

endless basement
April 2, 2013

Endless Basement (V13) FA

endless basement Watch on vimeo

April 2, 2013

Webb & Traversi Getting It Done In Switzerland

Jimmy Webb & Carlo Traversi rack up the hard sends in Switzerland

Otoño en Albarracín
April 1, 2013

Otoño en Albarracín

Otoño en Albarracín Watch on vimeo

Elliot Faber on the FA of ZAP on Grandpa Peabody, Bishop, CA
March 28, 2013

Elliot Faber On The FA Of ZAP On Grandpa Peabody

Elliot Faber on the FA of ZAP on Grandpa Peabody, Bishop, CA Watch on vimeo

Gandalf il Grigio + Tai Lung
March 28, 2013

Niccolò Ceria Repeating Gandalf il Grigio (V14)

Gandalf il Grigio + Tai Lung Watch on vimeo

Paul Robinson - Sequence
March 26, 2013

Paul Robinson - Sequence

Paul Robinson - Sequence Watch on youtube

March 25, 2013

The Story Of Two Worlds (V15) Repeated By Carlo Traversi

The hits just keep coming for Carlo Traversi as he has done the 5th 1 ascent of Dave Graham's The Story Of Two Worlds (V15) in Cresciano, Switzerland. This send comes shortly after...

We call it " Bleau "
December 16, 2011

We Call It "Bleau" Featuring Ethan Pringle

We call it " Bleau " Watch on vimeo

Esperanza V14
December 6, 2011

Nalle Hukkataival Climbing Esperanza (V14)

Esperanza V14 Watch on vimeo

December 6, 2011

Gioia (V16) Repeated By Adam Ondra

Adam Ondra does it again...

December 6, 2011

Esperanza (V14) Repeated By Nalle Hukkataival

Nalle Hukkataival has repeated Fred Nicole's Esperanza (V14) in Hueco Tanks, making him at least the 16th person to do so. Commenting about the problem on his 27crags ticklist he s...

December 5, 2011

Midnight Express (V14) Repeated By Phil Schaal

Phil Schaal has done the 8th ascent 1 of Midnight Express , a V14 in Colorado's Boulder Canyon established by Ty Landman in 2007 . See footage of Schaal's repeat, starting as Landm...

Midnight Express 8b+
December 5, 2011

Phil Schaal Sending Midnight Express (V14)

Midnight Express 8b+ Watch on vimeo

Painted Spider - Ron Kauk  on Midnight Lightning
December 4, 2011

Ron Kauk Climbing Midnight Lightning (V8)

Painted Spider - Ron Kauk on Midnight Lightning Watch on youtube

Enzo Oddo: Fontainebleau
December 1, 2011

Enzo Oddo Bouldering In Font

Enzo Oddo: Fontainebleau Watch on youtube

Huecos Rancheros_Excerpt
November 30, 2011

Ethan Pringle Climbing Sol Adunamentum In Hueco Tanks

Huecos Rancheros_Excerpt Watch on vimeo

entlinge 09
November 29, 2011

Fred Nicole's Entlinge (V14/15) Flashed By Daniel Woods

Daniel Woods gets really "next level" with things by flashing a Fred Nicole testpiece in Switzerland

November 15, 2011

McColl, Robinson & Woods In Switzerland - Updated

Sean McColl, Paul Robinson and Daniel woods have posted up in Ticino, Switzerland and as one might expect they've managed to climb their fair share of hard boulders

November 14, 2011

Possible V16 From Adam Ondra In The Czech Republic

Adam Ondra keep cleaning up projects near his home in the Czech Republic

The Season 2.17...Fall Arrives
November 14, 2011

The Season 2 Episode 17: Fall Arrives

The Season 2.17...Fall Arrives Watch on vimeo

Alpine Bouldering - Summer 2011 - Louder Than 11
November 11, 2011

Alpine Bouldering - Summer 2011

Alpine Bouldering - Summer 2011 - Louder Than 11 Watch on vimeo

A Few from the Forest
November 11, 2011

A Few From Squamish

A Few from the Forest Watch on vimeo

Stone Fort Triple Crown 2011
November 10, 2011

2011 Triple Crown Bouldering Series: Stone Fort Video Report #2

Stone Fort Triple Crown 2011 Watch on vimeo

Dark Horse Series Highlights - Competition #1
November 9, 2011

3rd Annual Dark Horse Series Highlights - Comp 1

Dark Horse Series Highlights - Competition #1 Watch on vimeo

Adaptive Climbing Clinic with Ronnie Dickson - Joshua Tree, CA
November 9, 2011

Adaptive Climbing Clinic with Ronnie Dickson - Joshua Tree, CA

Adaptive Climbing Clinic with Ronnie Dickson - Joshua Tree, CA Watch on vimeo

Western Gold Teaser
November 4, 2011

Teaser: Western Gold

Western Gold Teaser Watch on vimeo

Västervik International Boulder Meet 2011
November 3, 2011

Västervik International Boulder Meet 2011

Västervik International Boulder Meet 2011 Watch on vimeo

The Beta - Alabama Spring
November 3, 2011

The Beta #12: Alabama Spring

The Beta - Alabama Spring Watch on vimeo

Tomorrow I Will Be Gone
November 1, 2011

Tomorrow I Will Be Gone

Tomorrow I Will Be Gone Watch on vimeo

rocklands, climbing in south africa
October 31, 2011

Melissa Le Nevé Climbing In Rocklands

rocklands, climbing in south africa Watch on vimeo

Ledgends Only, Klättercentret, Sweden 22/10 2011
October 26, 2011

La Sportiva Legends Only Comp Featuring Woods, Ondra, Robinson & More

Ledgends Only, Klättercentret, Sweden 22/10 2011 Watch on vimeo

October 25, 2011

2011 Yank-N-Yard

Ingenuity, creativity, a $4,000 cash purse and a star studded cast of boulderers come together in Albuquerque, NM. A report from from the 15th annual Yank-N-yard on Yale at Stone...

2011 Yank-n-Yard, Albuquerque, N.M.
October 25, 2011

2011 Yank-N-Yard Highlights

2011 Yank-n-Yard, Albuquerque, N.M. Watch on youtube

Lander Rock Climbing
October 24, 2011

Lander Rock Climbing

Lander Rock Climbing Watch on vimeo

October 24, 2011

Potential V15 At Guanella Pass By Dave Graham

Dave Graham adds yet another hard boulder to Colorado, this time at Guanella Pass

Blackout V13, Joe's Valley UT
October 23, 2011

Matt Fultz Climbing Blackout In Joe's Valley

Blackout V13, Joe's Valley UT Watch on youtube

Rocktown - Double Trouble, Brown Hole, Croc Bloc (Direct)
October 22, 2011

Summer Bouldering In Rocktown

Rocktown - Double Trouble, Brown Hole, Croc Bloc (Direct) Watch on vimeo

The Season 2.11...A Choice
October 20, 2011

The Season 2: Episode 11

The Season 2.11...A Choice Watch on vimeo

October 20, 2011

3rd Annual Dark Horse Series

As fall wears on and winter starts to rear its ugly head, many of us head for the friendly confines of our local gym. While the cold, dark days can be a bit on the depressing side...

Bubba Hotep V10 FA - NRG
October 19, 2011

FA Of Bubba Hotep (V10) At The New River Gorge

Bubba Hotep V10 FA - NRG Watch on vimeo

October 19, 2011

More V15s From Ondra & Woods

Adam Ondra and Daniel Woods each add proposed V15s to Petrohrad and Magic Wood respectively

Training Tips: Alpine Bouldering
October 18, 2011

Training Tips: Alpine Bouldering

Training Tips: Alpine Bouldering Watch on vimeo

The Season Episode 2.9...Almost Home
October 17, 2011

The Season 2: Episode 9

The Season Episode 2.9...Almost Home Watch on vimeo

October 14, 2011

New V14 In Finland By Nalle Hukkataival

Fresh off a trip to Font , Nalle Hukkataival returned to a project in his native Finland that he was finally able to dispatch after a prolonged effort : It’s a great problem on bul...

The Bawse Life, Part1.mov
October 14, 2011

Woods & Jörg Do Ticino

The Bawse Life, Part1.mov Watch on youtube

Stone Fort Comp 2011
October 12, 2011

2011 Triple Crown Bouldering Series: Stone Fort Video Report

Stone Fort Comp 2011 Watch on youtube

October 12, 2011

News & Notes - 10/12/2011

News & Notes from Lynn Hill, Joe Kinder, Sasha DiGiulian, Reno climbing walls, 50 year anniversaries and more...

Colorado tour 2011
October 11, 2011

Kentaro Suzuki On Several Classic Colorado Alpine Boulders

Colorado tour 2011 Watch on vimeo

October 11, 2011

The Not Worth It Boulders

While the discovery and development of new boulders in Wyoming and elsewhere has gotten a lot of attention of late, it's instructive to remember that many times the quest for new r...

Hound Ears 2011 (Triple Crown Bouldering Series)
October 8, 2011

2011 Triple Crown Bouldering Series: Hound Ears Video Report #2

Hound Ears 2011 (Triple Crown Bouldering Series) Watch on vimeo

October 7, 2011

Another Repeat Of The Wheel Of Life

According to his 8a scorecard Australia's Ben Cossey has repeated Dai Koyamada's The Wheel Of Life in the Hollow Mountain Cave in the Grampians, Australia. Cossey registered the as...

October 5, 2011

2011 Triple Crown Bouldering Series: Hound Ears Results

The 2011 Triple Crown Bouldering series got underway last weekend at Hound Ears, NC

Hound Ears 2011
October 5, 2011

2011 Triple Crown Bouldering Series: Hound Ears Video Report

Hound Ears 2011 Watch on youtube

One Old, Two New
October 5, 2011

New Problems At Hound Ears By Webb & Voges

One Old, Two New Watch on vimeo

October 5, 2011

Swiss Bouldering News From Koyamada, Ondra & Woods

Despite some challenging conditions Dai Koyamanda, Adam Ondra and Daniel Woods have all been getting it done on the boulders of Switzerland of late.

LE LENT SILENCE DU MOLESKINE - First Ascent
October 4, 2011

Fred Moix FA Of Le Lent Silence du Moleskine In Fionnay

LE LENT SILENCE DU MOLESKINE - First Ascent Watch on vimeo

LCC: Euro Trash (Euro Roof Low) V12, Second Ascent
October 2, 2011

Scott Hall Climbing Euro Roof Low (V12)

LCC: Euro Trash (Euro Roof Low) V12, Second Ascent Watch on vimeo

Crazy Belly 12
September 30, 2011

Yves Gravelle Climbing Crazy Belly (V12)

Crazy Belly 12 Watch on vimeo

Go Pro Edit, Daniel & Gu.mov
September 30, 2011

Guntram Jörg & Daniel Woods Bouldering In Austria & Switzerland

Go Pro Edit, Daniel & Gu.mov Watch on youtube

September 28, 2011

Nalle Hukkataival Reports On Australian Trip

Nalle Hukkataival, Dave Graham and Ian Dory are back from their adventure in Australia and reports are starting to trickle in out about what they were up to.

Nor'easter UBC Climbing Finals - Burlington 2011
September 24, 2011

Payne, Dory Win UBC Pro Tour's The North Face Open At The 2011 Nor'easter - Updated

Results from the finale of the 2011 Unified Bouldering Championships Pro Tour at The North Face Open. UPDATED with more details from finals.

September 24, 2011

Live From 2011 Unified Bouldering Championships Finale At The North Face Open: Finals

Three live blogs in two days? Sure, why not. Check back around 2:45 PM EST for finals of the 2011 UBC Pro Tour The North Face Open.

September 24, 2011

Live From 2011 Unified Bouldering Championships Finale At The North Face Open: Semi-finals

Check back around 9:45 AM EST as I'll be kicking off yet another live blog, this time for the semi-final round of the 2011 UBC Pro Tour The North Face Open. Get psyched!

September 23, 2011

2011 UBC Pro Tour The North Face Open Qualifier Results & Photos

Results and photos from the qualifying round of the 2011 UBC Pro Tour The North Face Open

September 23, 2011

Live From 2011 Unified Bouldering Championships Finale At The North Face Open: Day 1

Live updates from Day 1 of the finale of the 2011 Unified Bouldering Championships Pro Tour, The North Face Open, at the Nor'easter Sports & Music Festival

The Season Episode 2.5...The Method
September 23, 2011

The Season 2: Episode 5

The Season Episode 2.5...The Method Watch on vimeo

The Beta - Hole 18
September 22, 2011

The Beta - Hole 18

The Beta - Hole 18 Watch on vimeo

September 21, 2011

Fred Nicole Still Getting It Done

Fred Nicole reports on a new boulder problem he did in Switzerland that could be V15

Tomorrow I Will Be Gone Trailer
September 20, 2011

Trailer: Tomorrow I Will Be Gone

Tomorrow I Will Be Gone Trailer Watch on vimeo

The Beta - Clinch Knot
September 20, 2011

The Beta - Clinch Knot

The Beta - Clinch Knot Watch on vimeo

Better Than Chocolate // Permanent Midnight excerpt
September 16, 2011

Robert Leistner Climbing Permanent Midnight (V13)

Better Than Chocolate // Permanent Midnight excerpt Watch on vimeo

The Season Episode 2.3...Itchy Feet
September 15, 2011

The Season 2: Episode 3

The Season Episode 2.3...Itchy Feet Watch on vimeo

September 14, 2011

News & Notes - 9/14/2011

News & Notes from Sasha DiGiulian, Ben Spannuth, Dai Koyamada and a slew of upcoming access related events...

The Art of War
September 14, 2011

Jesse Bonin Establishing New V12 In Tuolumne

The Art of War Watch on vimeo

Threat Level Colombia
September 12, 2011

Threat Level Colombia

Threat Level Colombia Watch on vimeo

September 12, 2011

Final Words From Adam Ondra On His Rocklands Trip

A final update from Adam Ondra's most recent trip to Rocklands, South Africa

It begins...The Season 2.1
September 10, 2011

The Season 2: Episode 1

It begins...The Season 2.1 Watch on vimeo

Desert fox
September 9, 2011

Desert Fox Crew Visits Hueco, Bishop & Joshua Tree

Desert fox Watch on vimeo

Rocklands 2011
September 7, 2011

Michele Caminati In Rocklands 2011

Rocklands 2011 Watch on vimeo

September 7, 2011

Wheel Of Life Repeated By James Kassay

About two years after he climbed the epic Hollow Mountain Cave link-up Sleepy Rave , James Kassay managed to send the epic Hollow Mountain Cave link-up Wheel Of Life which adds a V...

A Fine Line - Official Trailer
September 7, 2011

Trailer: A Fine Line

A Fine Line - Official Trailer Watch on vimeo

Bernard Zangrel - Memento
September 6, 2011

Notable Repeats By Daniel Woods In Austria

Daniel Woods ticks off two hard Bernd Zangerl problems in the mountains of Silvretta, Austria

REEL ROCK 6 Official Trailer (2011)
September 6, 2011

Trailer: 2011 Reel Rock Film Tour

REEL ROCK 6 Official Trailer (2011) Watch on youtube

Slice of Squam
September 1, 2011

Slice Of Squamish

Slice of Squam Watch on youtube

August 31, 2011

More On Adam Ondra's Trip To Rocklands

Adam Ondra has wrapped up his trip to Rocklands, South Africa, and in addition to the earlier repeats he added flashes of Leopard Cave (V12) and the likely 3rd ascent of Fred Nicol...

the Art of Anna Stöhr - Arco 2011
August 31, 2011

The Art of Anna Stöhr At 2011 World Championships In Arco

the Art of Anna Stöhr - Arco 2011 Watch on youtube

Daniel Woods - In Search Of Time Lost (8c / V15)
August 30, 2011

In Search Of Time Lost (V15) Repeated By Dai Koyamada

Dai Koyamada is back in Magic Wood, Switzerland...

Vastervik Action
August 30, 2011

Woods, Puccio & Webb Parsons Bouldering In Västervik

Vastervik Action Watch on youtube

August 29, 2011

New V13s In Australia By Hukkataival & Graham

Nalle Hukkataival checks in from Australia with news of a handful of new problems done in the V11-V13 range by himself and Dave Graham. So, are they almost out of things to do? In...

August 29, 2011

Hard Sends In Rocklands By Johansen & Le Nevé

Therese Johansen and Melissa Le Nevé rack up impressive ticklists in Rocklands, South Africa

Boulder World Cup 2011 report - Munich
August 26, 2011

2011 Bouldering World Cup - Munich

Boulder World Cup 2011 report - Munich Watch on youtube

Threat Level Colombia - OFFICIAL TRAILER
August 25, 2011

Trailer: Threat Level Colombia

Threat Level Colombia - OFFICIAL TRAILER Watch on vimeo

August 25, 2011

Joe Kinder On Bad Girls Club FA & Life In South Africa

In the most recent update from his amazing trip around Europe and South Africa Joe Kinder takes a minute to comment on Matty Hong's recent FA of a route Kinder equipped in Rifle: T...

Paul Robinson in South Africa Part I
August 24, 2011

A Few From Paul Robinson's 2011 South Africa Trip Part 1

Paul Robinson in South Africa Part I Watch on youtube

August 24, 2011

Fischhuber, Stöhr Win 2011 Bouldering World Cup

The 2011 Bouldering World Cup circuit finished up last weekend in Munich, Germany with Kilian Fischhuber and Anna Stöhr claiming the overall titles while American Alex Puccio cemen...

ARC'TERYX presents: The Season 2
August 23, 2011

Trailer: The Season 2

ARC'TERYX presents: The Season 2 Watch on vimeo

August 22, 2011

The Island Goes Down Under

After following the careers of certain well-known American climbers like Chris Sharma and Dave Graham throughout the years one kind of starts to get the feeling like man, these guy...

Shaking Balls: The Ticino Highball Session
August 19, 2011

Shaking Balls: The Ticino Highball Session

Shaking Balls: The Ticino Highball Session Watch on vimeo

Mike Stam - Fear of Commitment
August 18, 2011

Mike Stam - Fear Of Commitment

Mike Stam - Fear of Commitment Watch on vimeo

August 17, 2011

News & Notes - 8/17/2011

News & Notes from Jonathan Siegrist, 5.14d and V14 in a week by Jorg Verhoeven, a hard mult-pitch gets repeated and MUCH more...

August 15, 2011

Adam Ondra Repeats Monkey Wedding (V15)

Fresh off overall gold at the World Championships and quickly redpointing two 5.14d's, Adam Ondra has taken his talents to Rocklands, South Africa

The Swiss Account ~ Feature Length
August 11, 2011

The Swiss Account

The Swiss Account ~ Feature Length Watch on vimeo

The Schengen Files: Official Trailer
August 11, 2011

Reviews Of The Schengen Files, The Swiss Account, Better Than Chocolate & Midwest Unknown

A chance for you to win something for free and a few thoughts on The Schengen Files, The Swiss Account, Better Than Chocolate and Midwest Unknown just as soon as the cops are done...

Amputee Climbing: A Weekend in Hueco Tanks
August 11, 2011

Amputee Climbing: A Weekend in Hueco Tanks

Amputee Climbing: A Weekend in Hueco Tanks Watch on youtube

August 10, 2011

Rocklands Bouldering Draws Attention Of Reuters

This little sport we call bouldering draws more mainstream coverage

2011_07 The Enchanted Forest
August 9, 2011

Squamish: The Enchanted Forest

2011_07 The Enchanted Forest Watch on vimeo

August 5, 2011

Clear Blue Skies Repeated By Flannery Shay-Nemirow

According to her 8a scorecard 19 year-old Flannery Shay-Nemirow has repeated the maybe it's V11, maybe it's V12 crimper problem Clear Blue Skies at Mt. Evans, CO. This is her 12th...

Rocklands South Africa: Boulder Movie (HD) I VAUDE
August 5, 2011

Kilian Fischhuber Bouldering In Rocklands

Rocklands South Africa: Boulder Movie (HD) I VAUDE Watch on youtube

August 4, 2011

Outdoor Retailer Show Kicks Off, Climbing Comp MIA

Bad news for comp climbing fans as the annual competition at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Trade Show was cancelled

the Art of DMITRY SHARAFUTDINOV - Arco 2011
August 4, 2011

The Art of Dmitry Sharafutdinov At 2011 World Championships In Arco

the Art of DMITRY SHARAFUTDINOV - Arco 2011 Watch on youtube

August 3, 2011

News & Notes - 8/3/2011

A few lingering pieces of News & Notes left over from my recent vacation...

Wheel of Life non-edit
August 3, 2011

Ethan Pringle Climbing Wheel Of Life (V15/5.14d)

Wheel of Life non-edit Watch on vimeo

August 1, 2011

Ethan Pringle Repeats Sky (V14)

With his time in Rocklands coming to an end Ethan Pringle nabbed a repeat of Daniel Woods' Sky (V14) last week. Check out some footage of the send by clicking here . Pringle has a...

Sky V14
August 1, 2011

Ethan Pringle Climbing Sky (V14)

Sky V14 Watch on vimeo

July 28, 2011

Numerous Hard FAs Near Cape Town By Paul Robinson

Paul Robinson releases a climbing movie and climbs a slew of hard new boulder problems near Cape Town, South Africa

Green Mamba / Amphitheater
July 28, 2011

Phil Schaal Flashing V12 In Rocklands

Green Mamba / Amphitheater Watch on vimeo

Midwest Unknown Trailer
July 27, 2011

Midwest Unknown Trailer

Midwest Unknown Trailer Watch on vimeo

ondra_sasha
July 26, 2011

DiGiulian, Ondra Take Overall Gold At World Championships In Arco, Italy

Adam Ondra and Sasha DiGiulian highlight the results from the 2011 Climbing World Championships that took place in Arco, Italy

Arkansas Feb. 2011
July 20, 2011

Brion Voges Bouldering At Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

Arkansas Feb. 2011 Watch on vimeo

Unified Bouldering Competition EMS Pro Takes Over NYC's Central Park!
July 19, 2011

More From The UBC Pro Tour EMS Mountain Pro

Unified Bouldering Competition EMS Pro Takes Over NYC's Central Park! Watch on vimeo

July 18, 2011

New Guidebook To Colorado's Alpine Bouldering Areas

What else if there left to say about the alpine bouldering found in places like Rocky Mountain National Park and Mt. Evans? The scenery is stunning, the boulders are massive, the p...

July 13, 2011

Colorado Alpine Update

After the summer of 2010 saw an explosion in development thanks mainly to the efforts of Dave Graham, the summer of 2011 looks to be one of repeats and consolidation in Colorado's...

Tunder Tighs
July 13, 2011

Tunder Tighs

Tunder Tighs Watch on vimeo

MELLOBLOCCO -The Solution (official video 2011)
July 12, 2011

Melloblocco 2011

MELLOBLOCCO -The Solution (official video 2011) Watch on youtube

Leavenworth Spring Fling
July 7, 2011

Leavenworth Spring Fling

Leavenworth Spring Fling Watch on vimeo

July 7, 2011

Ethan Pringle Getting It Done In Rocklands

After a bit of a hiatus Ethan Pringle is back with a mega blog detailing what he's been up to the past few months since he left the U.S. Of particular note is his recent sending sp...

Chris Webb Parsons and Alex Puccio crush Parisellas
July 6, 2011

Chris Webb Parsons & Alex Puccio Bouldering In The UK

Chris Webb Parsons and Alex Puccio crush Parisellas Watch on youtube

July 5, 2011

2011 Bouldering World Cup Sheffield Results

Results from the Sheffield stop on the 2011 Bouldering World Cup circuit

July 1, 2011

Video Friday - 7/1/2011

A few words about the end of my trip to Colorado, the schedule for the Bouldering World Cup in Sheffield this weekend and Video Friday videos

Boulder World Cup 2011 report - Barcelona
July 1, 2011

2011 Bouldering World Cup - Barcelona

Boulder World Cup 2011 report - Barcelona Watch on youtube

June 28, 2011

Phil Schaal Climbing Well In Rocklands

27Crags reports that Phil Schaal is down in South Africa where he's managed to send many of the well-known classics including a flash of Green Mamba (V12) and a send of Fred Nicole...

June 27, 2011

Results From 2011 UBC Pro Tour EMS Pro & Bouldering World Cup Barcelona

Results from this past weekend's UBC EMS Pro in Central Park and the Bouldering World Cup in Barcelona, Spain

Boulder World Cup 2011 - Eindhoven
June 27, 2011

2011 Bouldering World Cup – Eindhoven

Boulder World Cup 2011 - Eindhoven Watch on youtube

Boulder World Cup 2011 report - Vail
June 26, 2011

2011 Bouldering World Cup – Vail

Boulder World Cup 2011 report - Vail Watch on youtube

June 25, 2011

2011 UBC Pro Tour Eastern Mountain Sports Pro Finals Live Blog

Results from the semi-finals round of the UBC Pro Tour Eastern Mountain Sports Pro as well as a live blog of Finals!

June 24, 2011

2011 UBC Pro Tour Eastern Mountain Sports Pro Gets Underway, Finals Stream Live Saturday

The UBC Pro Tour's Pete Ward kicks off their Eastern Mountain Sports Pro with a guest post about the road to comp climbing in the Big Apple. Be sure to check back for a live strea...

June 23, 2011

2011 Bouldering World Cup Eindhoven Results

Results from the most recent bouldering World Cup in Eindhoven, Netherlands that saw an American male find his way onto the podium

2011 Flock Hill - The Season Begins
June 17, 2011

2011 Flock Hill - The Season Begins

2011 Flock Hill - The Season Begins Watch on vimeo

Endo Valley, RMNP, CO
June 16, 2011

More From Endovalley

Endo Valley, RMNP, CO Watch on vimeo

June 16, 2011

Bouldering World Cup Circuit Visits The Netherlands This Weekend

Schedule for this weekend's bouldering World Cup in Eindhoven, Netherlands and news of a lead World Cup coming to Atlanta in 2012

Boulder World Cup 2011 report - Canmore
June 15, 2011

2011 Bouldering World Cup – Canmore

Boulder World Cup 2011 report - Canmore Watch on youtube

At Home On The Road: Joe's Valley
June 13, 2011

At Home On The Road: Joe's Valley

At Home On The Road: Joe's Valley Watch on vimeo

The Zanskar Odyssey: Part 4 - The Battle of Little Big Rocks
June 9, 2011

Zanskar Odyssey Part 4

The Zanskar Odyssey: Part 4 - The Battle of Little Big Rocks Watch on vimeo

Pilgrim 8a+
June 8, 2011

Shauna Coxsey Climbing Pilgrim (V12)

Pilgrim 8a+ Watch on vimeo

June 8, 2011

More From Webb & Voges At Mt. Evans

Jimmy Webb and Brion Voges continue to get things done at Mt. Evans according to their respective scorecards with Webb repeating Dave Graham's Big Worm (V14) at Area A and Voges re...

David Graham makes the 2nd ascent of Koyaanisqatsi V11
June 7, 2011

Dave Graham 2nd Ascent Of Koyaanisqatsi

David Graham makes the 2nd ascent of Koyaanisqatsi V11 Watch on vimeo

2011 Bouldering World Cup Mens Finals • Vail, Colorado
June 6, 2011

2011 Teva Mountain Games: Men's Bouldering World Cup Finals Highlights

2011 Bouldering World Cup Mens Finals • Vail, Colorado Watch on vimeo

June 6, 2011

2011 Teva Mountain Games: Vail Bouldering World Cup Final Results

Final results from the Bouldering World Cup at the 2011 Teva Mountain Games in Vail, CO

2011 Bouldering World Cup Womens Finals • Vail, Colorado
June 6, 2011

2011 Teva Mountain Games: Women's Bouldering World Cup Finals Highlights

2011 Bouldering World Cup Womens Finals • Vail, Colorado Watch on vimeo

Hawaii Bouldering Teaser
June 3, 2011

Hawaii Bouldering Teaser

Hawaii Bouldering Teaser Watch on vimeo

June 3, 2011

2011 Teva Mountain Games: Vail Bouldering World Cup Starts Today

The IFSC Bouldering World Cup at the 2011 Teva Mountain Games in Vail, CO begins this morning with proceedings kicking off live on IFSC.tv at 9:00 AM MDT

First Ascents in The Poudre! Skyline Boulders
June 3, 2011

First Ascents In Poudre Canyon

First Ascents in The Poudre! Skyline Boulders Watch on vimeo

June 3, 2011

News From Lincoln Lake

The 2011 season is on at Mt. Evans' Lincoln Lake and to start things off Jimmy Webb has done the 3rd ascent of Dave Graham's We Can Build You (V14) . He and Brion Voges also made q...

Life On Hold Trailer 1
June 2, 2011

Trailer: Life On Hold

Life On Hold Trailer 1 Watch on vimeo

The Right via Freedom V13, First Ascent with Dave Graham
June 1, 2011

Dave Graham On FA Of The Right Via Freedom (V13)

The Right via Freedom V13, First Ascent with Dave Graham Watch on vimeo

June 1, 2011

News & Notes - 6/1/2011

News & Notes from Ethan Pringle, Nina Caprez, Carlo Traversi, Jimmy Webb, potential problems with the GriGri 2 and much more...

Scarred For Life/ V13/  Romain desgranges
June 1, 2011

Romain Desgranges Climbing Scarred For Life (V13)

Scarred For Life/ V13/ Romain desgranges Watch on youtube

May 31, 2011

2011 Bouldering World Cup Canmore Results

Results of the IFSC Bouldering World Cup held in Canmore, Alberta, Canada

Endovalley • Rocky Mountain National Park • Colorado • Flux for Life (V13) FA
May 31, 2011

Carlo Traversi's FA Of Flux For Life (V13) & Others In Endovalley

Endovalley • Rocky Mountain National Park • Colorado • Flux for Life (V13) FA Watch on vimeo

May 27, 2011

Bouldering World Cup Visits Canada This Weekend

The IFSC bouldering World Cup circuit hits North America this weekend with a stop in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. As expected, there will be many familiar names on hand with more Ame...

Alexey Rubtsov in Magic Wood
May 25, 2011

Alexey Rubtsov Bouldering In Magic Wood

Alexey Rubtsov in Magic Wood Watch on vimeo

Monkee Family: Anthony Gullsten in Font
May 24, 2011

Finland's Anthony Gullsten Bouldering In Fontainebleau

Monkee Family: Anthony Gullsten in Font Watch on vimeo

Boulder World Cup 2011 report - Vienna
May 19, 2011

2011 Bouldering World Cup – Vienna

Boulder World Cup 2011 report - Vienna Watch on youtube

May 19, 2011

Potential V13 By Therese Johansen In Norway

Norway's Therese Johansen repeats Bernd Zangerl's Propaganda, a potential V13 in Norway

Sasha Digiulian winning @ 2011 Richmond Riverrock
May 18, 2011

2011 Dominion Riverrock Bouldering Comp Results

The World Cup wasn't the only comp taking place last weekend as a small field comprised of many of America's strongest boulderers including Daniel Woods, Paul Robinson, Sasha DiGiu...

May 16, 2011

2011 Bouldering World Cup Vienna Results

Alex Puccio takes 2nd at the 2011 Bouldering World Cup in Vienna, Austria plus another American joins the fun!

Adam Ondra at the Cliffhanger World Cup
May 15, 2011

Ondra, Others At Cliffhanger World Cup

Adam Ondra at the Cliffhanger World Cup Watch on youtube

A Half Hour In Hueco
May 14, 2011

A Half Hour In Hueco

A Half Hour In Hueco Watch on youtube

May 12, 2011

More On The Bouldering In RMNP's Endo Valley

Colorado has a new bouldering hotspot in the Endo Valley region of RMNP. Last week Dave Graham established a potential V14 up there and here Jamie Emerson updates us on the latest...

May 12, 2011

Nice Profile Of Christian Core

iCLIMB.com brings us a nice video profile of Italy's Christian Core

Boulder World Cup 2011 report - Log-Dragomer
May 12, 2011

2011 Bouldering World Cup – Log-Dragomer

Boulder World Cup 2011 report - Log-Dragomer Watch on youtube

May 11, 2011

Grading Thoughts From Paul Robinson

Paul Robinson put together a list of all the hard boulder problems he's done over the years, offering his revised opinion on the grade each problem based on some of the climbs he's...

The Riverbed | Magic Wood
May 11, 2011

Zlu Haller Sends The Riverbed (V13)

The Riverbed | Magic Wood Watch on vimeo

Chris Sharma, Melloblocco 2011
May 10, 2011

Chris Sharma At Melloblocco 2011

Chris Sharma, Melloblocco 2011 Watch on vimeo

Adam Ondra, Melloblocco 2011
May 10, 2011

Adam Ondra At Melloblocco 2011

Adam Ondra, Melloblocco 2011 Watch on vimeo

May 9, 2011

2011 Bouldering World Cup Slovenia Results

Alex Puccio takes 3rd at the 2011 Bouldering World Cup in Log-Dragomer, Slovenia, plus I try my best to explain the World Cup scoring system...

niccolò ceria _ the never ending story
May 7, 2011

Niccolò Ceria Climbing The Never Ending Story (V14)

niccolò ceria _ the never ending story Watch on vimeo

The Scene Official Trailer
May 6, 2011

Trailer For Chuck Fryberger's Upcoming Movie The Scene

The Scene Official Trailer Watch on vimeo

Sasquatch
May 5, 2011

Mason Earle Climbing Sasquatch (V11)

Sasquatch Watch on vimeo

May 4, 2011

Potential V14 FA In RMNP By Dave Graham

Dave Graham adds a potential V14 to the Endo Valley area of Colorado's RMNP

Dandelion Mind
May 4, 2011

Dan Varian FA Of Dandelion Mind (V14)

Dandelion Mind Watch on vimeo

Boulder World Cup 2011 report - Milano
May 3, 2011

2011 Bouldering World Cup - Milan

Boulder World Cup 2011 report - Milano Watch on youtube

Brett on Bully v11/12
May 3, 2011

Bully

Brett on Bully v11/12 Watch on youtube

ccs_prev
May 2, 2011

Report From The 2011 Collegiate Climbing Series

A report from the final event of the 2011 Collegiate Climbing Series

May 2, 2011

Nice Weekend For Alex Puccio In Magic Wood

Alex Puccio has been keeping busy in between World Cups events, sending Jack's Broken Heart (V12) and The Right Hand Of Darkness (V11) in Magic Wood, Switzerland according to her 8...

May 1, 2011

Dai Koyamada Climbing Agartha (V14)

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Lindner Roof
May 1, 2011

Lindner Roof In Moe's Valley

Lindner Roof Watch on vimeo

April 29, 2011

Video Friday - 4/29/2011

A few words on a new movie called The Southeast Showdown, a nice piece on Jason Kehl's "The Seventh Circle" and the most popular videos of the last 7 days...

Seven of Nine V14 Dave MacLeod
April 29, 2011

Dave MacLeod On The FA Of Seven Of Nine (V14)

Seven of Nine V14 Dave MacLeod Watch on youtube

April 29, 2011

News & Notes Bonus Edition - 4/29/2011

A few bonus News & Notes from Emily Harrington, Dorothea Karalus, Enzo Oddo and more...

Huecos Rancheros Trailer
April 27, 2011

Huecos Rancheros Trailer

Huecos Rancheros Trailer Watch on vimeo

April 27, 2011

News & Notes - 4/27/2011

A few News & Notes from Nik Berry, Daniel Woods, Adam Ondra, the Petzl Roc Trip China, a new iPhone app guidebook for Joshua Tree and more

Moe's Valley and Vegas Bouldering
April 26, 2011

Bouldering At Red Rocks & Moe's Valley

Moe's Valley and Vegas Bouldering Watch on vimeo

Too Many Projects
April 22, 2011

3 Weeks Of Swiss Bouldering

Too Many Projects Watch on vimeo

April 21, 2011

Daniel Woods On Fire In Switzerland

Daniel Woods does his 3rd V14 or harder in a week in Magic Wood, Switzerland

April 19, 2011

3rd Ascent Of Practice Of The Wild (V15) & Ill Trill By Daniel Woods UPDATED

Daniel Woods does the 3rd ascent of a Chris Sharma testpiece in Magic Wood, Switzerland. Updated with news of Woods doing the 3rd ascent of Ill Trill, also in Magic Wood.

The Southeast Showdown Trailer
April 19, 2011

The Southeast Showdown Trailer

The Southeast Showdown Trailer Watch on vimeo

April 18, 2011

Results From 2011 Canadian Bouldering Championships & 1st Bouldering World Cup Of 2011

A pair of international comps went down over the weekend in Canada at the Canadian Bouldering Championships and in Milan, Italy at the 1st leg of the 2011 World Cup that featured s...

The Schengen Files: Official Trailer
April 18, 2011

Paul Robinson's The Schengen Files Trailer

The Schengen Files: Official Trailer Watch on vimeo

Voyager V13
April 17, 2011

Stewart Watson Sends Voyager (V13)

Voyager V13 Watch on vimeo

Ticino Times: Switzerland Bouldering
April 16, 2011

Ticino Times: Switzerland Bouldering

Ticino Times: Switzerland Bouldering Watch on vimeo

April 14, 2011

Daniel Woods Racking Up 74 Points In Hueco

vimeo video Watch on vimeo

New England Bouldering • Bradley, Pawtuckaway, and Great Barrington • Jon Glassberg, Dave Wetmore, and Max Zolotukhin
April 14, 2011

New England Bouldering With Glassberg, Zolotukhin & Wetmore

New England Bouldering • Bradley, Pawtuckaway, and Great Barrington • Jon Glassberg, Dave Wetmore, and Max Zolotukhin Watch on vimeo

April 12, 2011

News & Notes - 4/12/2011

News & Notes from Nina Caprez, Cedric Lachat, Kevin Jorgeson, Fred Nicole and much more...

East Coast Thriller FA
April 12, 2011

Ivan Greene Doing The FA Of The Gunks' Version Of Thriller

East Coast Thriller FA Watch on vimeo

April 11, 2011

More On Ashima Shiraishi's Trip To Hueco

An update on 9 year-old Ashima Shiraishi's trip to Hueco Tanks that saw her send a handful of double digit problems and a heartbreaking near send of a V12

'First Try Friday' at Red Feather with Dave Graham and Jimmy Webb
April 11, 2011

Dave Graham & Jimmy Webb At Red Feather Lakes

'First Try Friday' at Red Feather with Dave Graham and Jimmy Webb Watch on vimeo

End of the Innocence
April 10, 2011

New Problem In Joe's Valley

End of the Innocence Watch on vimeo

When E7  is V7
April 9, 2011

When E7 Is V7

When E7 is V7 Watch on vimeo

Beautiful Gecko
April 8, 2011

Thomasina Pidgeon Climbing Beautiful Gecko (V12) At The Sads

Beautiful Gecko Watch on vimeo

April 8, 2011

10 Days In Morocco's Todra Gorge

vimeo video Watch on vimeo

April 6, 2011

Beautiful Soup

If there is one recurring theme about my climbing you probably picked up from reading this site over the years is that I get injured. A lot. In fact, injury was the main impetus fo...

greenintheface
April 5, 2011

Alex Savage Is Green In The Face

Alex Savage 's roadtrip around the western U. S. rolls on as he seeks out problems to film for his upcoming movie Western Gold . His latest stop found him in Idaho's Castle Rocks S...

NO NUMBERS
April 5, 2011

No Numbers With Maja Vidmar

NO NUMBERS Watch on vimeo

April 5, 2011

Daniel Woods Arrives In Europe

Daniel Woods has embarked on a trip to Europe which will include stops in Varazze, Italy (presumably to try the unrepeated V16 Gioia ) and Ticino, Switzerland. Before getting to th...

2011 HEART OV ZTEEL • Highlights!
April 4, 2011

2011 Heart Ov Zteel Highlights

2011 HEART OV ZTEEL • Highlights! Watch on vimeo

Joe's Valley Bouldering - Playmate of the Year V9, Resident Evil V10 & Trent's Mom V11
March 31, 2011

3 From Joe's Valley

Joe's Valley Bouldering - Playmate of the Year V9, Resident Evil V10 & Trent's Mom V11 Watch on vimeo

March 31, 2011

Another Hard Send For Thomasina Pidgeon In Bishop

Thomasina Pidgeon writes on her blog that she recently repeated Beautiful Gecko (V12) at Bishop, CA's Sad Boulders. In addition to talking a bit about how the problem has increased...

kjdominated
March 31, 2011

Kevin Jorgeson Sending Dominated (V13) In Yosemite

Dominated, v13, Yosemite, CA Watch on youtube

March 30, 2011

First Ascent Of Beautiful Line In Red Rocks By Pete Lowe

Under the radar crusher Pete Lowe has added a new problem called The Shining Path to the boulders of Red Rocks, NV that is among the hardest and most beautiful in the area.

Dave Wetmore • Busted Shadow Assis (V13) • Bradley, CT
March 30, 2011

Dave Wetmore Sending Busted Shadow Assis (V13)

Dave Wetmore • Busted Shadow Assis (V13) • Bradley, CT Watch on vimeo

Castle Rocks Bouldering
March 29, 2011

Bouldering At Castle Rock Idaho

Castle Rocks Bouldering Watch on vimeo

March 29, 2011

4th Ascent Of Echale (V14) By Phil Schaal

Phil Schaal reports via his blog that he has done the likely 4th ascent of Echale , a V14 in Colorado's Clear Creek Canyon first done by Daniel Woods in 2004.

Burnout V12, Walker Ranch, Colorado
March 28, 2011

Dave Graham & Jimmy Webb Climbing Burnout (V12)

Burnout V12, Walker Ranch, Colorado Watch on vimeo

Nacho Sánchez climbs Entropía 8c boulder
March 24, 2011

Nacho Sánchez Sends Spain's First V15

Nacho Sánchez climbs Entropía 8c boulder Watch on vimeo

March 24, 2011

Paul Robinson Ends Road Trip On High Note

Paul Robinson ended his 9 month road trip on a high note by sending another V15 in Fontainebleau

Climbing in the Eastern Sierras
March 23, 2011

Bouldering In The Eastern Sierras

Climbing in the Eastern Sierras Watch on vimeo

March 22, 2011

Multiple Hard Boulders For 9 Year-Old In Hueco Tanks

Big Up Productions is out in Hueco Tanks shooting some footage of 9 year-old Ashima Shiraishi . According to their Facebook page she has done Chablanke (V11 or 12) and Rogered In T...

March 22, 2011

News & Notes - 3/22/2011

News & Notes from Adam Ondra, Daniel Woods and much more...

10 Days on the Front Range
March 21, 2011

10 Days On The Front Range With Brion Voges, Brad Weaver And John Gass

10 Days on the Front Range Watch on vimeo

Kasia Pietras sending Bedwetters
March 21, 2011

Kasia Pietras Climbing Bedwetters

Kasia Pietras sending Bedwetters Watch on vimeo

Charlie Barrett Crushing
March 18, 2011

Charlie Barrett Climbing 2 V13s In Bishop

Charlie Barrett Crushing Watch on youtube

Extra Bacon V11/12
March 16, 2011

John Kuphal FA Of Extra Bacon (V11/12)

Extra Bacon V11/12 Watch on vimeo

Two Capstan Testpieces
March 15, 2011

2 From Capstan Rock

Two Capstan Testpieces Watch on vimeo

March 14, 2011

Another Repeat Of Esperanza (V14)

Ian Dory writes on UGB that he did Esperanza (v14) in Hueco Tanks after "more then 100 goes". In addition, he spent some time putting up a few new problems which you can see here .

Untitled
March 14, 2011

Ian Dory Bouldering In Hueco Tanks

Untitled Watch on vimeo

Kris Hampton on Riverdance (V9)
March 13, 2011

Riverdance (V9) Sent By Kris Hampton

Kris Hampton on Riverdance (V9) Watch on vimeo

March 12, 2011

Carlo Traversi Repeats The Game (V15?) In Boulder Canyon

A who's who of Boulder's climbing elite gathered under Boulder Canyon's Cob Rock today to have a go at Daniel Woods' The Game, a previously unrepeated proposed V16. After the dust...

Bouldering at Joe's Valley Utah - Spam V7, Bring the Heatwhole V8 - flash, and Freak V10
March 12, 2011

Kicking Off The 2011 Season In Joe's Valley

Bouldering at Joe's Valley Utah - Spam V7, Bring the Heatwhole V8 - flash, and Freak V10 Watch on vimeo

gabriele moroni _ confessions
March 11, 2011

Gabriele Moroni Sends Confessions (V14)

gabriele moroni _ confessions Watch on vimeo

March 10, 2011

Another Hard New Boulder In Hueco By Daniel Woods

Daniel Woods capped off a productive season of new problems in Hueco Tanks yesterday with the FA of The House Of Doom (V13) according to his 8a scorecard . In the scorecard comment...

The Obed
March 10, 2011

Brion Voges Repeating Manic Aggression (V13)

The Obed Watch on vimeo

March 9, 2011

Notable Sends In Bishop & Hueco Tanks

A few notable sends by Enzo Oddo, Jason Kehl and Dave Graham

Nalle Hukkataival on the Grit
March 9, 2011

Nalle Hukkataival Visits The Grit

Nalle Hukkataival on the Grit Watch on vimeo

Bouldering Roadtrip: 10 Days in ARKANSAS
March 8, 2011

10 Days In Arkansas

Bouldering Roadtrip: 10 Days in ARKANSAS Watch on vimeo

March 8, 2011

The Story Of Two Worlds (V15) 2nd Ascent By Paul Robinson

Paul Robinson grabs the 2nd ascent of Dave Graham's The Story Of Two Worlds in Cresciano, Switzerland. UPDATED with pictures.

Ivo Penchev on Germ Free Adolescence Right Sit V8 - Eldorado Canyon, Colorado
March 6, 2011

Germ Free Adolescence Right Sit (V8)

Ivo Penchev on Germ Free Adolescence Right Sit V8 - Eldorado Canyon, Colorado Watch on vimeo

Three From Yosemite
March 5, 2011

3 From Yosemite

Three From Yosemite Watch on vimeo

More New Swan
March 3, 2011

New Boulders At Swan Falls

More New Swan Watch on youtube

NES
March 1, 2011

Paul Robinson Sending The Never Ending Story (V14)

NES Watch on vimeo

Monk Life, Font 8b+, Kyloe
February 27, 2011

Nigel Callender Sending Malcom Smith's Monk Life (V14)

Monk Life, Font 8b+, Kyloe Watch on vimeo

Invisible Man Project, 8c++?
February 27, 2011

Daniel Woods Trying The "Invisible Man" Project In Hueco Tanks

Invisible Man Project, 8c++? Watch on vimeo

One Week In Hueco
February 24, 2011

One Week In Hueco

One Week In Hueco Watch on vimeo

February 23, 2011

News & Notes - 2/23/2011

A smorgasbord of News & Notes to get you through your Wednesday

Authentic Battle Damage, 8a+ by Jon Cardwell
February 23, 2011

Jon Cardwell Sending Authentic Battle Damage (V12) In Boulder Canyon

Authentic Battle Damage, 8a+ by Jon Cardwell Watch on vimeo

February 22, 2011

New Moe's Valley Bouldering Guidebook

A quick look at the new Moe's Valley bouldering guidebook and a new production company in the desert southwest

Anam Cara | Silvretta by Korni Obleitner
February 22, 2011

Korni Obleitner Sending Anam Cara (V15)

Anam Cara | Silvretta by Korni Obleitner Watch on vimeo

Better Than Chocolate // Trailer
February 21, 2011

Better Than Chocolate Trailer

Better Than Chocolate // Trailer Watch on vimeo

Evilution direct
February 21, 2011

Zlu Haller Ground Up On Evilution Direct

Evilution direct Watch on vimeo

Stone Fort Moderates
February 19, 2011

Stone Fort Moderates

Stone Fort Moderates Watch on vimeo

February 18, 2011

More Sends In Font For Robinson

Paul Robinson is still in Fontainebleau where in recent days he dispatched with Sideways Daze (V13) and La Force Du Destin (V14) according to his 8a scorecard . The former was the...

JWebb climbing Fantasia v14
February 18, 2011

Jimmy Webb Repeating Fantasia (V13)

JWebb climbing Fantasia v14 Watch on vimeo

Winter Bouldering In Yosemite_ Feb 2011
February 17, 2011

Winter Bouldering In Yosemite

Winter Bouldering In Yosemite_ Feb 2011 Watch on vimeo

Enzo Oddo Sends Ambrosia V11
February 17, 2011

Jorgeson's Ambrosia Highball Repeated By 15 Year-Old Enzo Oddo

Ambrosia, the tall line on the south face of the Grandpa Peabody boulder at Bishop's Buttermilks made famous by Kevin Jorgeson's FA in Progression, saw its 4th ascent yesterday at...

February 16, 2011

Drive On (V11) Repeated By Natasha Barnes

Natasha Barnes reports on her blog that she has done Drive On (V10/11) in Yosemite, CA. First done by Randy Puro back in 2005 and featured in the Valley Bouldering segment of Dosag...

February 16, 2011

2011 ABS 12 Nationals Final Wrap-Up

A final look back at 2011 ABS 12 Nationals

Natasha Barnes - Drive On
February 16, 2011

Natasha Barnes Sending Drive On (V11)

Natasha Barnes - Drive On Watch on vimeo

Behind The Scenes • 2011 ABS National Championship
February 16, 2011

Behind The Scenes At 2011 ABS Nationals Finals

Behind The Scenes • 2011 ABS National Championship Watch on vimeo

The ABS 12 National Championships: Stop #1 of the 2011 UBC Pro Tour. Boulder, CO.
February 15, 2011

2011 ABS 12 National Bouldering Championships Finals Highlights

The ABS 12 National Championships: Stop #1 of the 2011 UBC Pro Tour. Boulder, CO. Watch on vimeo

February 15, 2011

2nd Ascent Of Fantasia (V13) By Jimmy Webb

According to his 8a scorecard Jimmy Webb has done the 2nd ascent of Daniel Woods' Fantasia (V13) at Matthew Winters Park near Denver, CO. In addition, he ticked off Free Range (V13...

Three days to remember
February 14, 2011

Lucas Ménégatti's Second Ascent Of The Big Island (V15), Other Font Testpieces

Three days to remember Watch on vimeo

Brion Voges at Horse Pens 40
February 14, 2011

Brion Voges Bouldering At HP40

Brion Voges at Horse Pens 40 Watch on vimeo

February 12, 2011

2011 ABS 12 National Bouldering Championships Final Results

Final results of the 2011 ABS 12 National Bouldering Championships won by Sean McColl and Alex Puccio

February 12, 2011

2011 ABS 12 National Bouldering Championships Qualifier Results

Results from the qualifying round of the 2011 ABS 12 National Bouldering Championships in Boulder, CO

CTNPCD: HP40 Edition Part 3
February 12, 2011

Climbs Normal People Can Do: HP40 Edition Pt. 3

CTNPCD: HP40 Edition Part 3 Watch on vimeo

February 11, 2011

Only The “Highest Caliber Of Wood Grained Sandstone” For Brion Voges…

According to his 8a.nu scorecard Brion Voges has recovered from a recent finger injury sufficiently enough to do the 4th ascent of Dave Graham's Wood Grain Grippin' (V14) at the bo...

CTNPCD: HP40 Edition Part 2
February 11, 2011

Climbs Normal People Can Do: HP40 Edition Pt. 2

CTNPCD: HP40 Edition Part 2 Watch on vimeo

February 11, 2011

Another Day, More Hard Sends In Bishop For Nalle Hukkataival

This may have to become a recurring item but Nalle Hukkataival spent another day out on the boulders of Bishop, CA and he came away with quick 1 day sends of The Mandala (V12) and...

Portia Menlove climbing, Barefoot on Sacred Ground
February 11, 2011

Portia Menlove Climbing Barefoot On Sacred Ground

Portia Menlove climbing, Barefoot on Sacred Ground Watch on vimeo

2011 Dark Horse Championship & Behind the Scenes
February 10, 2011

2011 Dark Horse Championship & Behind The Scenes

2011 Dark Horse Championship & Behind the Scenes Watch on vimeo

February 10, 2011

Hard Sends In Bishop For Hukkataival, Glairon-Mondet

According their respective 8a scorecards Nalle Hukkataival has done The Swarm (V13/14) and Guillaume Glairon-Mondet has done The Mandala SDS (V13/14), both in Bishop, CA. Hukkataiv...

February 10, 2011

2011 ABS 12 National Bouldering Championships Starts Friday, Streams Live Online Saturday

The 2011 edition of ABS Nationals kicks off Friday in Boulder, CO. While the event is returning to familiar ground this year there a couple of changes worth noting.

A Week in Hueco
February 10, 2011

A Week In Hueco Tanks

A Week in Hueco Watch on vimeo

February 9, 2011

Upcoming Comps At Shades Crest, Hueco Tanks & HP40

Details about upcoming bouldering comps at Shades Crest, Hueco Tanks & HP40

Sam Davis On Crown Royal V13
February 9, 2011

Sam Davis On The FA Of Crown Royal (V13) In Hueco

Sam Davis On Crown Royal V13 Watch on vimeo

February 8, 2011

Paul Robinson Interview & V15 Repeat In Fontainebleau

An interview with Paul Robinson as well as news about another hard send in Fontainebleau, France

CTNPCD: HP40 Edition Part 1
February 8, 2011

Climbs Normal People Can Do: HP40 Edition Pt. 1

CTNPCD: HP40 Edition Part 1 Watch on vimeo

February 7, 2011

Woods & Metcalf Take Down 2011 Dark Horse Series Championship

In a warmup for this weekend's ABS Nationals, Daniel Woods and Francesca Metcalf bested a strong field at the 2011 Dark Horse Series Championship at Metrock in Everett, MA.

Brian Antheunisse and Co. in Hueco Tanks Winter 2010/11
February 7, 2011

Brian Antheunisse's Season In Hueco Tanks

Brian Antheunisse and Co. in Hueco Tanks Winter 2010/11 Watch on vimeo

A Summer in the Rocklands
February 6, 2011

A Summer In Rocklands

A Summer in the Rocklands Watch on vimeo

Dave Graham Working Fantasia, 8b+
February 3, 2011

Dave Graham Working Fantasia (V13)

Dave Graham Working Fantasia, 8b+ Watch on vimeo

All of the Above
February 2, 2011

Johnny Goicoechea FA At Washington’s Index River Boulders

All of the Above Watch on vimeo

January 31, 2011

Alex Johnson Sends The Mandala

Just the other week Alex Johnson mentioned in the comments of the Bucket List post that the iconic boulder problem The Mandala (V12) was high on her list of problem she was looking...

January 31, 2011

New Denver Area V13 By Daniel Woods

Daniel Woods has notched another potential V13 in his proverbial belt with the FA of Fantasia at Denver's Matthews/Winters Park. Clocking in at 27 moves, Fantasia adds a long serie...

Added Planet v10, 7c+
January 30, 2011

Brian Camps Add A V10 To Arthur’s Rock

Added Planet v10, 7c+ Watch on vimeo

January 28, 2011

Ménégatti Gets 2nd Ascent Of The Big Island (V15)

France's Lucas Ménégatti nabs the second ascent of one of Fontainebleau's most difficult testpieces

Progress , part II
January 28, 2011

Lucas Ménégatti’s Progress On The Big Island (V15)

Progress , part II Watch on vimeo

January 28, 2011

Barefoot On Sacred Ground (V12) Repeated By Portia Menlove

Portia Menlove reports via her 8a scorecard that she's done Barefoot On Sacred Ground (V12) on North Mountain at Hueco Tanks. Based on her scorecard this is her first problem of th...

Knockin' on Heaven's Door | Zillertal | FA
January 28, 2011

Zlu Haller On The FA Of Knocking On Heaven’s Door (V11/12)

Knockin' on Heaven's Door | Zillertal | FA Watch on vimeo

Nagual V13
January 27, 2011

Brian Antheunisse Sending Nagual (V13)

Nagual V13 Watch on vimeo

Dayton and Rocktown
January 26, 2011

Moderate Bouldering At Dayton & Rocktown

Dayton and Rocktown Watch on vimeo

January 25, 2011

News & Notes - 1/25/2011

Has it really been almost 2 months since we last did this??? Hopefully this massive round-up of News & Notes will get me back in your good graces...

Untitled
January 22, 2011

Matty Hong Sending Esperanza (V14)

Untitled Watch on vimeo

Ticino Silvester 10/11
January 21, 2011

Two Weeks In Ticino

Ticino Silvester 10/11 Watch on vimeo

Honeycomb 7c+ Dayton
January 20, 2011

Mike McClure On The Roof At Dayton

Honeycomb 7c+ Dayton Watch on vimeo

Alex Johnson. Stained Glass.
January 18, 2011

Alex Johnson Sends Stained Glass (V10)

Alex Johnson. Stained Glass. Watch on vimeo

January 18, 2011

Trip Reports From Afghanistan, Mongolia & Montenegro

Black Diamond's athletes and employees share stores from trips to Afghanistan, Mongolia & Montenegro

Bouldering in Las Vegas • Red Rocks • Jon Glassberg, Jonny Hork & Jay Jay Jeffery
January 18, 2011

LT11 Hits The Boulders In Red Rocks

Bouldering in Las Vegas • Red Rocks • Jon Glassberg, Jonny Hork & Jay Jay Jeffery Watch on vimeo

The Mandala
January 17, 2011

Jorg Verhoeven Does Mandala Sit Start (V13/14)

The Mandala Watch on vimeo

January 17, 2011

New V14 From Jimmy Webb In Arkansas

Still recovering from a finger injury, Jimmy Webb opens hard new boulders at Arkansas' Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

January 17, 2011

Esperanza (V14) Repeated By Matty Hong

Via Under Ground Bouldering comes news that Matt Hong has repeated Esperanza (V14), the popular Fred Nicole testpiece on Hueco Tanks' North Mountain. This was Hong's first problem...

Black Lung
January 17, 2011

Ian Dory Snags Black Lung (V13)

Black Lung Watch on vimeo

Tickmarks and Picnics
January 16, 2011

Tickmarks And Picnics In Fontainebleau

Tickmarks and Picnics Watch on vimeo

January 14, 2011

Alex Johnson Back In Bishop, Climbing Well

Via 8a.nu comes news that Alex Johnson is back in Bishop where she recently dispatched of the excellent Haroun And The Sea Of Stories (V11/12) at the Buttermilks. You can read more...

Fontainebleau: Its Good For You
January 13, 2011

Fontainebleau Is Good For You

Fontainebleau: Its Good For You Watch on vimeo

January 12, 2011

Aussies Getting It Done In Hueco

Alex Puccio, Portia Menlove and a pair of Australians are getting things done in Hueco Tanks

Southeastern Brews
January 11, 2011

Moderate Bouldering At LRC & Rocktown

Southeastern Brews Watch on vimeo

January 11, 2011

Paul Nadler Climbs Book Of Nightmares (V11/12)

vimeo video Watch on vimeo

Jon Glassberg • Bambi (V12) • Matthews Winters Park, Colorado
January 10, 2011

Jon Glassberg Sends Bambi (V12)

Jon Glassberg • Bambi (V12) • Matthews Winters Park, Colorado Watch on vimeo

Hueco and Joes Valley2010
January 10, 2011

Woods, Sanders & Shay-Nemirow In Joe's Valley & Hueco

Hueco and Joes Valley2010 Watch on vimeo

Doxology First Ascent!
January 10, 2011

Doxology (V12) FA BY Ian Dory

Doxology First Ascent! Watch on vimeo

Sitting Moon
January 10, 2011

FA Of Sitting Moon (V11/12) By Ian Dory

Sitting Moon Watch on vimeo

Newlin Creek • Jon Glassberg & Ryan Silven • Magisters Terrace (V10) & Rahula Sit (V9)
January 10, 2011

Ryan Silven & Jon Glassberg In Newlin Creek

Newlin Creek • Jon Glassberg & Ryan Silven • Magisters Terrace (V10) & Rahula Sit (V9) Watch on vimeo

happy classics
January 10, 2011

Happy Boulders Classics

happy classics Watch on vimeo

Leaf Man - Rumbling Bald Boulders
January 10, 2011

Leaf Man

Leaf Man - Rumbling Bald Boulders Watch on vimeo

Ethan Pringle climbs Wet Dream, Black Velvet Canyon
January 10, 2011

Ethan Pringle FA Of Wet Dream (V12)

Ethan Pringle climbs Wet Dream, Black Velvet Canyon Watch on vimeo

January 10, 2011

Bear Paw Man

vimeo video Watch on vimeo

Dark Horse Comp HIGHLIGHTS - December 2010
January 10, 2011

2010 Dark Horse Comp Highlights

Dark Horse Comp HIGHLIGHTS - December 2010 Watch on vimeo

First Ascents in South Korea
January 10, 2011

First Ascents In South Korea

First Ascents in South Korea Watch on vimeo

Two from the Tanks:  The Feather and Full Service
January 10, 2011

Two From The Tanks

Two from the Tanks: The Feather and Full Service Watch on vimeo

Switzerland 2010 • Cresciano • Jon Glassberg, Connor Griffith, Paul Robinson, & Carlo Traversi
January 10, 2011

Switzerland 2010 Part 3

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BOULDERING QINGDAO  CHINA
January 10, 2011

Bouldering In Qingdao, China

BOULDERING QINGDAO CHINA Watch on vimeo

Switzerland 2010 • Magic Wood 2 • Jon Glassberg and Lucas Menagatti
January 10, 2011

Switzerland 2010 Part 2

Switzerland 2010 • Magic Wood 2 • Jon Glassberg and Lucas Menagatti Watch on vimeo

The Beta - Manute Bol
January 10, 2011

The Beta - Manute Bol

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Switzerland 2010 • Magic Wood • Jon Glassberg and Carlo Traversi
January 10, 2011

Switzerland 2010 Part 1

Switzerland 2010 • Magic Wood • Jon Glassberg and Carlo Traversi Watch on vimeo

Triton FA
January 10, 2011

FA Of Triton (V12) At Arthur's Rock

Triton FA Watch on vimeo

WEEKEND WARRIORS
January 10, 2011

Brian Hedrick Sends Mandala SDS

WEEKEND WARRIORS Watch on vimeo

Triassic Bouldering
January 10, 2011

Triassic Bouldering

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Ground Control V11
January 10, 2011

Alex Savage Sends Ground Control (V11)

Ground Control V11 Watch on vimeo

Dave Wetmore • Full-Sized Man (V13) • Farley, MA & Hayden Miller • Prince Paul (V9) • Farley, MA
January 10, 2011

Prince Paul & Full-Sized Man

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HP40 Triple Crown 2010
January 10, 2011

HP40 Triple Crown 2010

HP40 Triple Crown 2010 Watch on vimeo

ASU Climbing Team Bouldering at Rumbling Bald
January 10, 2011

ASU Climbing Team At Rumbling Bald

ASU Climbing Team Bouldering at Rumbling Bald Watch on vimeo

3 Days in Boone
January 10, 2011

3 Days In Boone

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Contact
January 10, 2011

Phil Schaal Contact

Contact Watch on vimeo

Rocktober 2010
January 10, 2011

Rocktober In Yosemite

Rocktober 2010 Watch on vimeo

January 7, 2011

Video Friday: "Reach" Trailers

Trailers for the upcoming bouldering movie Reach which features the likes of Jon Cardwell, Felipe Carmargo, Dave Graham, Zach Lerner and Daniel Woods

January 4, 2011

Orange Crush

Alex Savage, who brought us the excellent short film Swanky Swizzy, is back with his latest offering, Orange Crush.

January 3, 2011

More V14s For Paul Robinson In Fontainebleau

Building on the strong start to his time in Fontainebluea, France, Paul Robinson added a couple more V14s to his 8a scorecard over the past few days with fast repeats of Gecko Assi...

December 29, 2010

Another Hard FA In Hueco Tanks By Daniel Woods

Daniel Woods adds yet another hard new boulder problem in Hueco Tanks

December 28, 2010

Paul Robinson Hits The Ground Running In Fontainebleau

Paul Robinson has moved on from Switzerland and set up shop in Fontainebleau, France with predictable results

December 27, 2010

News & Notes: Hueco Tanks Edition

The winter season is in full effect in Hueco Tanks, TX with several interesting sends going down in recent weeks

December 16, 2010

Review: Southern Nevada Bouldering Guidebook

A look at Tom Moulin's new Southern Nevada Bouldering guidebook

December 14, 2010

From Dirt Grows The Flowers Left Variant (V15) Repeated By Paul Robinson

Paul Robinson's strong season of bouldering in the Swiss canton of Ticino continues, this time with the likely 5th ascent of Dave Graham's From Dirt Grows The Flowers (V15) in Chir...

December 7, 2010

2010 Triple Crown Bouldering Series: Stone Fort Results

Jimmy Webb and Kasia Pietras continue their dominance of the 2010 Triple Crown Bouldering Series at a wet Stone Fort

December 6, 2010

Climbing Video: Daniel Woods Sending Hypnotized Minds (V15)

Video of Daniel Woods sending Hypnotized Minds, a potential V15 in RMNP, CO

December 3, 2010

Paul Robinson Repeats Ninja Skills (V14)

27Crags reports that Paul Robinson did the 2nd ascent of Nalle Hukkataival's Ninja Skills , a beautiful and long V14 in Sobrio, Switzerland. According to the report Robinson felt i...

December 1, 2010

2 Swiss V15s For Adam Ondra

According to his scorecard Adam Ondra did his 2nd V15 in as many days yesterday with a repeat of Dave Graham's From Dirt Grows The Flowers in Chironico, Switzerland. On Monday he r...

November 29, 2010

News & Notes - 11/29/2010

Feast on the latest edition of News & Notes with news about several repeats of Dave Graham V15s in Europe, a tragic accident in Red Rocks, a lesson about the importance of helmets...

November 26, 2010

Video Friday: Lincoln Lake GIANTS!

Louder Than 11's 4 part series called Lincoln Lake GIANTS! about the bouldering at Mt. Evan's Lincoln Lake came to an end this week so now seems like a good time to revisit the ent...

November 17, 2010

Going It Alone

Back in the fall of 2008 I spent a great many days venturing out to the local bouldering areas here in Wisconsin on solo missions to what were, for the most part, deserted areas. U...

November 16, 2010

Brion Voges Lost In The Hood

According to his 8a scorecard Brion Voges has done the 3rd ascent of Dave Graham's Lost In The Hood (V14) in Cowell, AR. You can see video of the ascent here courtesy of Jimmy Webb...

November 15, 2010

News From Across The Pond

A few noteworthy sends from across the pond last week by Bernhard Schwaiger, Dai Koyamada, Chris Webb Parsons, Dave MacLeod and Pierre Bollinger

November 10, 2010

Kehl, Smith & Takeda Talk Zanskar Odyssey

Hear Jason Kehl, Abbey Smith and Pete Takeda talk about their recent bouldering expedition to Zanskar, India

November 9, 2010

2010 Triple Crown Bouldering Series: HP40 Results

Results from the second leg of the 2010 Triple Crown Bouldering Series at Horse Pens 40 (HP 40), AL

November 5, 2010

Climbing Video Release News and Video Friday

Videos are back this Friday, but first some news about longer form movies from the Reel Rock Tour and Chuck Fryberger

November 5, 2010

The Dagger (V14) Repeated By Paul Robinson

27Crags reports that Paul Robinson repeated The Dagger (V14) in Cresciano, Switzerland suggesting that with optimal beta the problem felt like climbing 2 V11s in a row which math m...

Tom in Still Life
November 3, 2010

News & Notes - 11/03/2010

News & Notes from Rifle, the Red River Gorge, Switzerland, the Petzl Roc Trip and more...

October 26, 2010

Chris Sharma Wins Innovative Deep Water Soloing Comp In Spain

Chris Sharma won an innovative DWS comp in Bilbao, Spain over the weekend which has a lot of people talking

October 25, 2010

Carlo Traversi Sends The Dagger (V14) In Cresciano

Carlo Taversi is having himself quite the year...

October 25, 2010

Woods, Puccio & Litz Establish Hard Boulders

This weekend saw some interesting news on the bouldering front with hard FAs by the likes of Daniel Woods, Alex Puccio and James Litz

October 22, 2010

Video Friday: The Beta Horse Pens 40 2010

Part 2 of 2010's "The Beta" series follows Adam Henry as he climbs two problems at Horse Pens 40, AL

October 21, 2010

Possible V13 At Rock Creek By Charlie Barrett

The Bishop Bouldering Blog reports that Charlie Barrett established a sit start to Compression Session (V9) at Rock Creek near Bishop, CA to yield a potential V13 called Lessons ....

October 21, 2010

Potential V15 In Magic Wood By Chris Webb Parsons

Americans aren't the only ones getting things done on the boulders of Switzerland, Australia's Chris Webb Parsons has been cleaning up several area classics and he recently establi...

October 14, 2010

Weekend Of Yosemite Bouldering

A recap of my 5 day trip to Yosemite last week

October 13, 2010

Americans On The Takedown In Switzerland

Americans Carlo Traversi, Alex Puccio and Paul Robinson are having an excellent start to the bouldering season over in Switzerland including the FA of a potential V15 in Magic Wood...

October 12, 2010

Pair Of Lincoln Lake Season Wrap Ups

Jamie Emerson & Chad Greedy offer their summaries of the 2010 season at Lincoln Lake plus a brief promo for a new movie about the area

October 12, 2010

The Never Ending Story (V14) Repeated By Carlo Traversi

Carlo Traversi writes on his blog that he completed The Never Ending Story (V14) in Magic Wood, Switzerland. Check out video of the ascent here .

October 8, 2010

Video Friday: Norway Bouldering

Nalle Hukkataival sure puts his rest days to good use

October 6, 2010

2010 Triple Crown Bouldering Series: Hound Ears Results

Results from the first leg of the 2010 Triple Crown Bouldering Series at Hound Ears, NC

October 5, 2010

2010 UBC Pro Tour At The Nor’easter Highlight Reel

In case you couldn't watch it live, here is a nice highlight video put together by Rock & Ice for the 2010 UBC Pro Tour's stop at the Nor'easter

October 5, 2010

News & Notes - 10/05/2010

News & Notes from Rifle, Smith Rocks, Mt. Evans, Alex Honnold, Jamie Emerson, Phil Schaal and more...

Gjeddehenget
October 1, 2010

Potential V15 In Norway By Magnus Midtbø

Magnus Midtbø does his hardest boulder problem yet with the FA of Blood Redemption in Matre, Norway

September 27, 2010

Lincoln Lake Season Winding Down

The season at Mt. Evans' Lincoln Lake is nearing its end, but not before a few more hard boulders are sent...

September 27, 2010

First Female Ascent Of The Riverbed (V13) By Anna Stöhr

27 Crags reports that Anna Stöhr nabbed the FFA of The Riverbed (V13), a long power endurance problem in Magic Wood, Switzerland.

September 24, 2010

Video Friday: Zanskar Odyssey

The team of Jason Kehl, Abbey Smith, Pete Takeda and Mick Follari travel all the way to India to...go bouldering???

September 24, 2010

Paul Robinson Closes The Book On The Never Ending Story

It's hard to believe it has already been 2 years since Paul Robinson broke his ankle taking a bad fall of The Never Ending Story (V14) in Magic Wood, Switzerland. After a long road...

September 23, 2010

Final Stop Of 2010 UBC Pro Tour Streams Live Friday & Saturday

Catch the final stop of the 2010 Unified Bouldering Championships Pro Tour live on the internet this Friday and Saturday

September 21, 2010

News & Notes - 09/21/2010

News & Notes from the European Championships, Alex Honnold, Steve Wempler and more

September 20, 2010

It’s "Wash, Rinse, Repeat" At Lincoln Lake For Graham & Woods

Stop me if you've heard this before : another week, another hard boulder added to the talus near Mt. Evans' Lincoln Lake by Dave Graham and Daniel Woods. This has become such a con...

September 17, 2010

Video Friday: Swanky Swizzy

Alex Savage and Les Warnock treat us to this superbly done video about their time spent bouldering in Ticino, Switzerland

September 16, 2010

Jon Cardwell's Brazil Ticklist

Jon Cardwell is back in Colorado after a month spent exploring the bouldering in Brazil. His ticklist from the trip is, to put it mildly, not bad. In addition to repeating a slew o...

September 15, 2010

Paul Robinson Back In Switzerland

Paul Robinson is back in Switzerland doing what he does best

September 14, 2010

Zach Lerner Sends V14 In Switzerland

I meant to post this awhile back but it slipped through the cracks. Kairn (via UKClimbing ) reported back in August that Zach Lerner did the 3rd ascent of Daniel Woods' Rememrance...

Daniel Woods, Charles Camp, Jamie, pinto, JRT, the crew.. twas amazing day in wolvo land.
September 11, 2010

Big Summer For Dave Graham Continues

Dave Graham continues his excellent summer with yet another potential V14 at Lincoln Lake. UPDATED with video

September 10, 2010

Video Friday: Ronnie Dickson Project, The Beta & Hukkataival's Rough Gem

A trio of excellent videos to get you ready for your weekend

September 9, 2010

Video Of Paul Robinson's Monkey Wedding (V15) Repeat Now Online

DPM has the video of Paul Robinson's recent repeat of a possible V15 in Rocklands, South Africa

September 8, 2010

Another Repeat of RMNP Testpiece Jade

DPM reports that Dan Beall added his name to the growing list of climbers who repeated the RMNP, CO testpiece Jade . Originally given V15 after its FA by Daniel Woods back in 2007,...

Colin Haley Tracing the Edge 1/3
September 8, 2010

News & Notes – 9/8/2010

News & Notes from Adam Ondra, Brent Perkins, Phil Schaal, Black Diamond and MUCH more...

September 5, 2010

Daniel Woods & Dave Graham Add Potential V15 At Lincoln Lake

With the addition of Warrior Up (V15) at Mt. Evans' Lincoln Lake, Daniel Woods & Dave Graham have teamed up to establish a contender for one of the hardest boulder problems in the...

Leha Rubtsov, Hulk Extension, 8c+, sector Ali Baba, Rodellar, Spain, August 2009
August 30, 2010

5.15b By Magnus Midtbø In Rodellar

A rare repeat of a proposed 5.15b by Norway's Magnus Midtbø

August 27, 2010

You Either Have Adam Ondra's Pinchers Or You're Screwed

It's Friday again which is never a bad thing. Today's edition of Friday is especially notable because it's the last Friday of August which means September Sendtember and October ar...

August 27, 2010

Another Hard Boulder At Lincoln Lake

Daniel Woods took down another hard project at Mt. Evans, CO's Lincoln Lake the other day with his FA of the so-called "Big Wall" project. Woods registered the new boulder on his 8...

August 24, 2010

Video Of Angie Payne’s FFA Of The Automator (V13) Now Online

DPM has the video of Angie Payne's recent repeat of the RMNP, CO testpiece The Automator (V13)

August 24, 2010

2nd Ascent Of Monkey Wedding (V15) By Paul Robinson

It sounds like Paul Robinson has ended his 2 month trip to South Africa's Rocklands with a bang

August 23, 2010

Weekend News

A few notable sends that caught my eye recently and sad news from the Alps...

August 20, 2010

Video Friday: Mexican Big Walls, Lincoln Lake & New Video Page

The weekend is almost here and what better way to get ready for any weekend of climbing than to watch a couple of videos, right?

August 20, 2010

One Less Fred Nicole B3 Boulder In Rocklands

One of Fred Nicole's unrepeated and proposed V15ish boulder problems in Rocklands, South Africa was repeated the other day. No, it wasn't Paul Robinson repeating Monkey Wedding , r...

August 19, 2010

First Stone Fort Bouldering Guide To Be Released Soon

Just in time for the prime conditions of the year, Greener Grass Publishing will be releasing the first guidebook to bouldering at Tennessee's Stone Fort (formerly Little Rock City...

August 18, 2010

Angie Payne Repeats The Automator (V13) In RMNP

Angie Payne pulls off an impressive ascent of The Automator (V13) in Rocky Mountain National Park,CO

August 16, 2010

News & Notes - 08/16/2010

Youth seems to be the theme of this edition of News & Notes...

August 12, 2010

Oh, The Places You'll Go

If there's one thing I miss the most when I'm not climbing it has to be the travel. For me, and I think many of you probably feel the same way, there's something strangely addictin...

August 11, 2010

Potential V14 By Dave Graham At Lincoln Lake

B3Bouldering reports that Dave Graham has done the FA of another potential V14 up at Mt. Evans' Lincoln Lake called The Mote in God's Eye . Graham's latest edition brings the numbe...

August 10, 2010

Paul Robinson Goes Long On The Big Short

Paul Robinson adds a potential V14 to the 8 Day Rain Sector of Rocklands, South Africa

August 6, 2010

iCLIMB: Altitude Sickness

A new climbing media site iCLIMB kicks off with video of Daniel Woods putting up hard boulder problems at Mt. Evans' Lincoln Lake

August 4, 2010

Woods, Puccio Win At 2010 UBC Pro Tour ORSM

Daniel Woods & Alex Puccio come out on tap at the Unified Bouldering Championships Pro Tour's stop at the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market

August 3, 2010

News & Notes – 08/03/2010

News & Notes from Dave Graham, Alex Honnold, the Pou brothers, another new 5.14 in Utah, more World Cups coming to North America and more...

August 2, 2010

Ondra, Noguchi Win 2010 Bouldering World Cup

Adam Ondra and Akiyo Noguchi win the Bouldering World Cup in Munich & they win the overall title for the 2010 Bouldering World Cup as well

July 30, 2010

Love For A Rocklands Local

A little love for Rocklands local Arjan de Kock

July 28, 2010

Try Harder Trailer

Trailer for the upcoming bouldering movie Try Harder

July 23, 2010

Weekend Videos: Angie Payne & Alex Puccio Sending V12

A couple nice videos of 2 of America's strongest female climbers posted over on Deadpoint Magazine to help get you psyched for your weekend.

July 23, 2010

First V14 For Jesse Bonin In South Africa

American Jesse Bonin is in Rocklands, South Africa for the summer and according to his 8a.nu scorecard he recently succeeded in doing his first V14, Derailed . Check his blog for u...

July 22, 2010

(Another) Hard FA From Daniel Woods At Mt. Evans

Another week, another new V14 * new hard boulder from Daniels Woods at Mt. Evans' newest hotspot Lincoln Lake. Woods logged his latest FA on his 8a scorecard as The Exfoliator and...

July 22, 2010

Paul Robinson Back In Rocklands

Paul Robinson heads back to Rocklands, South Africa as part of his multi-year road trip around the world

July 21, 2010

Ethan Pringle Wheel Of Life Photos

Simon Carter has some nice pictures up on his blog of Ethan Pringle's recent repeat of Wheel Of Life (Vhard/5.long) at the Grampians in Australia. Check them out here .

UBC Pro Tour: OFFICIAL TRAILER
July 21, 2010

UBC Pro Tour Trailer

UBC Pro Tour: OFFICIAL TRAILER Watch on vimeo

July 20, 2010

Things That Happened While I Was Away

A few stories from the past few weeks that caught my eye including World Cup Bouldering, climbing on El Cap and more...

July 19, 2010

UBC Pro Tour At 2010 ORSM Streaming Live Online, Live Blogged Here

Hi there. Hello. Um, how does this blogging stuff work again??

June 30, 2010

No More Greener Grasses (V12) FFA By Angie Payne

B3Bouldering reports that Angie Payne has ticked No More Greener Grasses (V12) at Mt. Evans, CO "in a stunning effort" for its first female ascent. Look for video of the ascent som...

June 29, 2010

New V14 From Daniel Woods

Daniel Woods reports on his blog that he did the FA of a potential V14 dubbed Evil Backwards at the new bouldering hot spot Lincoln Lake near Mt. Evans, CO.

June 28, 2010

Brief News & Notes - 6/28/2010

A few News & Notes from over the weekend...

June 24, 2010

Wheel Of Life Repeated By Ethan Pringle

16 months after a devastating shoulder injury Ethan Pringle returns to top form in Australia

A Good Day
June 23, 2010

Brion Voges Climbing Well In RMNP

A Good Day Watch on vimeo

June 22, 2010

News & Notes – 6/22/2010

News & Notes from Joe Kinder, Shawn Raboutou, Jimmy Webb and more...

June 18, 2010

More Hard Female Sends

The Summer of the Woman ™ continued this week out on the boulders as Angie Payne dispatched Clear Blue Skies at Mt. Evans calling it "definitely not V12. I guess V11" while over in...

June 15, 2010

1 More Video From The 2010 Vail Bouldering World Cup

1 last highlight video from the recent Bouldering World Cup at the 2010 Teva Mountain Games in Vail, CO

June 14, 2010

Another V12 For Alex Puccio

Alex Puccio fought through the terrible conditions that plagued Colorado over the weekend long enough to nab the FFA of The Centaur (V12) in RMNP.

June 14, 2010

Suspension Of Disbelief Video At DPM

DPM has another nice video up , this one featuring Carlo Traversi on his recent repeat of Suspension Of Disbelief (V13) in Eldorado Canyon, CO.

June 11, 2010

Alpine Bouldering Season 2010

The season for high-end sending in Colorado's alpine bouldering areas started with a bang with RMNP's Jade already getting repeated twice and the 2010 season has really barely begu...

June 10, 2010

Nice Yosemite Bouldering Video At DPM

DPM has a really nice video up right now from Walker Emerson that features a handful of lesser-known climbers repeating some of the "new school" boulder problems that have been put...

La Pedriza Bouldering Part II
June 10, 2010

Bouldering In La Pedriza, Spain

La Pedriza Bouldering Part II Watch on vimeo

June 9, 2010

7th Ascent Of Jade

As expected , Jimmy Webb did the 7th ascent of Jade in RMNP, CO yesterday suggesting a downgrade to V14. Check out his blog for the video .

June 8, 2010

What Adam Ondra Did Instead Of The Vail World Cup

News on what Adam Ondra was doing instead of competing in the Vail World Cup as well as a trailer for an upcoming movie chronicling some of his hardest sends

June 7, 2010

2010 Vail Bouldering World Cup Media & Wrap-Up

A wrap up of this past weekend's Bouldering World Cup in Vail with highlight reels of both Men's and Women's Finals

June 5, 2010

2010 Teva Mountain Games: Vail Bouldering World Cup Final Results

Final results of the Bouldering World Cup at the 2010 Teva Mountain Games in Vail, CO won by Daniel Woods and Chloé Grafiaux

June 5, 2010

2010 Teva Mountain Games: Vail Bouldering World Cup Semi-final Results

Results from the Semi-final round of the Bouldering World Cup at the 2010 Teva Mountain Games in Vail, CO

June 4, 2010

2010 Teva Mountain Games: Vail Bouldering World Cup Men's Qualifier Results

Results from the Men's qualifying round of the Bouldering World Cup at the 2010 Teva Mountain Games in Vail, CO

June 4, 2010

2010 Teva Mountain Games: Vail Bouldering World Cup Women's Qualifier Results

Results from the Women's qualifying round of the Bouldering World Cup at the 2010 Teva Mountain Games in Vail, CO

June 2, 2010

2010 Bouldering World Cup Vienna Results

Results from the 2010 Bouldering World Cup event held in Vienna, Austria as well as a few thoughts on the upcoming World Cup at the 2010 Teva Mountain Games

June 2, 2010

Jimmy Webb Continues His Climb

Jimmy Webb 's seemingly inexorable climb through the bouldering grades continued last weekend with repeats of 2 RMNP V13s in 1 day. He dispatched Don't Get Too Greedy and Top Notch...

May 28, 2010

6th Ascent Of Jade

6th ascent of one of Colorado's hardest boulders by Carlo Traversi

May 26, 2010

News & Notes - 05/26/2010

News & Notes from Jonathan Siegrist, Paige Claasen, Mike Foley, Alex Honnold and more...

Shadow Warrior (V12)
May 26, 2010

Justin Alarcon Sends Shadow Warrior (V12)

Shadow Warrior (V12) Watch on vimeo

Andre Di Felice on Mongolian Cosmonaut, V10
May 24, 2010

Andre Di Felice Sends Mongolian Cosmonaut

Andre Di Felice on Mongolian Cosmonaut, V10 Watch on vimeo

May 21, 2010

Battle In The Bubble Highlight Reel

Highlights from the Battle In The Bubble won by Daniel Woods and Alex Puccio

May 20, 2010

Climbing Video: Nalle Hukkataival In Finland

An excerpt from CORE showing Nalle Hukkataival climbing some of Finland's hardest boulders

May 18, 2010

Bouldering World Cup Greifensee Videos

Videos from last weekend's bouldering World Cup in Greifensee, Switzerland featuring Alex Johnson, Akiyo Noguchi, Kilian Fischhuber and Adam Ondra as they compete in finals and tal...

May 17, 2010

Dave Graham Visits Sweden

Dave Graham made a short trip to Sweden last week to give lectures and check out the local climbing scene. During his brief stay he found time to repeat Houdini Assis Left (V13), s...

May 17, 2010

Battle In The Bubble Results

Two familiar faces come out on top at Boulder's Battle In The Bubble...

May 17, 2010

Alex Johnson Wins Bouldering World Cup In Switzerland

American Alex Johnson wins the first bouldering World Cup event of the 2010 season. UPDATED

May 14, 2010

The Insiders: A New Short From Big Up Productions

A new short film from Big Up Productions called "The Insiders" seeks to capture the excitement of indoor climbing

May 13, 2010

2nd Ascent Of The Story Of Two Worlds (Updated)

Dai Koyamada makes the long awaited 2nd ascent of The Story Of Two Worlds, a potential V16 in Cresciano, Switzerland

May 10, 2010

Trip To The Red & CO Bouldering News

A few words about my trip to the Red River Gorge over the weekend and video of Jimmy Webb and Brion Voges climbing boulders in Colorado

Gecko Assis
May 10, 2010

Michele Caminati Sending Gecko Assis (V14) In Font

Gecko Assis Watch on vimeo

May 6, 2010

Daniel Woods Visits Minnesota

Daniel Woods make a trip through the Midwest and dispatches several notable boulder problems

May 5, 2010

News & Notes – 05/05/2010

A special Access edition of News & Notes with additional news from Adam Ondra, Jimmy Webb, Dai Koyamada and more...

May 4, 2010

2010 UBC Pro Tour Earth Treks Roc Comp Highlight Videos

Highlights from the Men's and Women's finals at the UBC Pro Tour Earth Treks Roc Comp are now online

Ambrosia V11 Mega highball
April 29, 2010

Isaac Caldiero Repeating Ambrosia

Ambrosia V11 Mega highball Watch on youtube

April 28, 2010

3rd Ascent Of Ambrosia By Isaac Caldiero

Isaac Caldiero has done the 3rd ascent ( Jorgeson , Honnold ) of the highball Ambrosia (V11) at Bishop, CA's Buttermilks. Check out the excellent write-up on the Bishop Bouldering...

April 27, 2010

Koyamada, Others Doing Their Thing In Switzerland

News from the boulders of Switzerland including updates from Dai Koyamada, Alex Savage and Michele Caminati

Abadon HD
April 27, 2010

Ethan Pringle Sends Abaddon In Red Rocks

Abadon HD Watch on vimeo

April 27, 2010

Good Weekend Of Bouldering For Adam Ondra

Over the weekend at Petrohrad in the Czech Republic Adam Ondra climbed 17 problems V9 and harder including the FA of a V14 called Stix SD .

April 26, 2010

2010 UBC Pro Tour Earth Treks Roc Comp Results

Results from the 2010 Unified Bouldering Championships Pro Tour's first stop at the Earth Treks Roc Comp. Updated with more videos...

April 23, 2010

Video Friday: Bouldering In Fontainebleau & The New River Gorge

Two long bouldering movies from Fontainebleau and the New River Gorge to help pass your Friday...

April 20, 2010

Chris Sharma Visits Bishop

During a brief visit to the U.S. recently Chris Sharma managed to add Spectre (V13) and Haroun And The Sea Of Stories (V11/12) to his ticklist in Bishop, CA.

April 14, 2010

News & Notes - 4/14/2010

News & Notes from Daniel Woods, Chuck Fryberger, Paul Robinson, the Teva Mountain Games and more...

Chaz Bronson
April 13, 2010

Joel Zerr Sending The Ashtray

Chaz Bronson Watch on vimeo

April 12, 2010

Paul Robinson Visits Minnesota

Well, that went fast. Mrs. Narc and I are back from a week-long trip to the Red River Gorge in Kentucky. Somehow this was the longest stretch of sport climbing I’ve done in one tri...

April 8, 2010

Moe's Valley Preview From 'The Dirty Southwest'

Desert Rat Productions has a nice preview clip from The Dirty Southwest of the likes of Daniel Woods, Isaac Caldiero and Jon Cardwell bouldering in Moe's Valley, UT.

Odub on Robbin' the Tooth Fairy  (V9)
April 7, 2010

Robbin' The Tooth Fairy at Little Rock City

Odub on Robbin' the Tooth Fairy (V9) Watch on vimeo

Joe's Valley 2010
April 5, 2010

Spring Break In Joe's Valley

Joe's Valley 2010 Watch on vimeo

April 5, 2010

Vintage PCA Bouldering Comp Footage

Vintage footage from the old PCA bouldering series

April 1, 2010

More On Lucid Dreaming From Paul Robinson

Paul Robinson blogs about his recent FA of Lucid Dreaming

Five 7's from Font
March 31, 2010

Five 7's From Fontainebleau

Five 7's from Font Watch on vimeo

March 30, 2010

Lucid Dreaming AKA Rastaman Vibration Sit Start FA By Paul Robinson

Paul Robinson nabs the FA the Rastaman Vibration Sit Start, the hardest boulder problem in Bishop, CA and one of the hardest in the U.S. UPDATED

March 29, 2010

News & Notes – 3/29/2010

News & Notes about an 8 year-old sending V10, a new climbing gym, route development and much more...

Four Minutes in Font
March 29, 2010

Four Minutes In Font

Four Minutes in Font Watch on vimeo

Bishop part one
March 24, 2010

Bouldering At The Happy's

Bishop part one Watch on vimeo

March 22, 2010

Moe's Valley Bouldering

Moe's Valley Bouldering

March 16, 2010

News & Notes – 3/16/2010

News & Notes from Alex Honnold, Natasha Barnes, GP Salvo, Dean Potter, Yvon Chouinard and more...

Tuzgle le teaser
March 15, 2010

Julien Nadiras, Nina Caprez, Michaël Fuselier and Sebastien Boussogne exploring virgin rock somewhere in South America

Tuzgle le teaser Watch on youtube

March 12, 2010

Small Amazing Things Taking Place In Bishop...

The exploits of Jimmy Webb and Brion Voges in Bishop gives me a good excuse to re-post a classic Dave Graham video...

Get Over It, Big Elk Meadows, Colorado
March 12, 2010

Jason Kehl Sends Get Over It

Get Over It, Big Elk Meadows, Colorado Watch on vimeo

The Black Dahlia
March 10, 2010

Rob Guinn Sends Black Dahlia (V10) In Joe's Valley

The Black Dahlia Watch on vimeo

March 8, 2010

New V12 In Minnesota

An update on the downtime experienced by this site over the weekend and news of a hard new boulder problem established in Minnesota

March 4, 2010

News & Notes - 3/4/2010

News & Notes from Chris Sharma, Daila Ojeda, Chris Webb Parsons, Hueco Rock Rodeo Results and much more...

Huceo and Wagon Wheel Ranch
March 3, 2010

More Hueco Bouldering

Huceo and Wagon Wheel Ranch Watch on vimeo

February 24, 2010

2010 ABS 11 Nationals Adult Bouldering Championships Highlight Videos

Highlight videos from the 2010 ABS 11 Nationals Adult Bouldering Championships

February 23, 2010

News & Notes – 2/23/2010

News & Notes of a new V14 in Utah, a new competition series from NE2C, highballs in Bishop and much more...

February 17, 2010

2nd Ascent Of Ambrosia By Alex Honnold

Alex Honnold has nabbed the 2nd ascent of Kevin Jorgeson's Buttermilks uber-highball Ambrosia . Honnold figured out a slightly easier sequence for the 45+ foot tall line on the Gra...

Hueco Bouldering
February 17, 2010

Several Problems From Hueco Tanks

Hueco Bouldering Watch on vimeo

February 15, 2010

Climbing Video: Daniel Woods "The Game" (V16) Teaser

Teaser video of Daniel Woods working his new V16 in Boulder Canyon, The Game.

Kaya
February 15, 2010

3 From Little Rock City

Kaya Watch on vimeo

February 14, 2010

2010 ABS 11 Nationals Adult Bouldering Championships Final Results & Video

Results of the 2010 ABS 11 Nationals Adult Bouldering Championships held at Sportrock in Alexandria, VA. UPDATED with video of Daniel Woods.

February 13, 2010

2010 ABS 11 Nationals Adult Qualifiers Results & Videos

Results and media from the qualifying round at the 2010 ABS 11 Open National Championships

February 12, 2010

Jimmy Webb Dishes On Bouldering In The Southeast

Props to Brant Hawkins for putting together this excellent video on DPM featuring Jimmy Webb, Brion Voges and Brad Weaver doing their thing on the boulders of Tennessee.

February 12, 2010

Daniel Woods Opens The Game (V16)

Daniel Woods takes it to the next level in Boulder Canyon with the first ascent of The Game (V16)

Dodge 2009
February 12, 2010

Governor Dodge Bouldering

Dodge 2009 Watch on vimeo

February 10, 2010

News & Notes – 02/10/2010

It’s been a bit of a slow news year month week so there’s not much to report of late. ABS Nationals , probably the biggest and most important indoor bouldering comp of the year, wi...

The Big Island 8C
February 3, 2010

Vincent Pochon FA Of "The Big Island" (V15) In Fontainebleau

The Big Island 8C Watch on vimeo

February 1, 2010

3rd Ascent Of Terremer (V15) By Daniel Woods

Daniel Woods ticks off another of America's hardest boulders in Fred Nicole's Terremer (V15) at Hueco Tanks, TX

February 1, 2010

Triple Crown 2009: The Stone Fort

Triple Crown 2009: The Stone Fort

Switzerland II
January 29, 2010

Part 2 Of Jamie Emerson's Switzerland Trip

Switzerland II Watch on vimeo

Vortex, North Carolina
January 27, 2010

Alex Johnson, Others Climb V10 In Boone

Vortex, North Carolina Watch on vimeo

January 26, 2010

Year End Wrap-Ups From UKClimbing

UKClimbing has a couple of nice year end review type articles that they posted recently to wrap up major news items from 2009.  One for sport climbing and one for bouldering .

Down in Flames
January 25, 2010

Mike Personick Sending Down In Flames (V12) In Hueco

Down in Flames Watch on youtube

Friends Part 3
January 22, 2010

New York Bouldering

Friends Part 3 Watch on vimeo

Teenage Mutant Ninja Gerbils
January 19, 2010

Teenage Mutant Ninja Gerbils (V8) In Yosemite

Teenage Mutant Ninja Gerbils Watch on vimeo

January 18, 2010

Cool Spectre Video

Check out this excellent clip on DPM that Carlo Traversi put together of Kevin Jorgeson repeating Dave Graham’s Spectre (V13) at the Pollen Grains in Bishop, CA.

January 15, 2010

Paul Robinson On Red Rocks Bouldering

I caught up with Paul Robinson to find out more on his recent bouldering trip to Red Rocks, NV

January 11, 2010

News & Notes – 1/11/2010

News & Notes from Matt Wilder, Paul Robinson, Daniel Woods and MORE. Updated 1/12/10.

January 6, 2010

Chris Webb Parsons On The Comeback Trail

Almost a year after a debilitating shoulder injury, Australia's Chris Webb Parsons begins his comeback at the Buttermilks

Black Mountain Bouldering
January 6, 2010

Beautiful V12 FA At Black Mountain

Black Mountain Bouldering Watch on vimeo

January 4, 2010

Vincent Pochon Keeps It Island

Accomplished Fontainebleau local Vincent Pochon recently repeated Dave Graham’s Font V15 The Island , adding what he felt was a more logical lower start from the right. Kairn.com h...

Stained Glass Tilly Parkins Buttermilks Bishop
January 4, 2010

Tilly Parkins Sending Stained Glass (V10)

Stained Glass Tilly Parkins Buttermilks Bishop Watch on youtube

December 29, 2009

News & Notes – 12/29/2009

News & Notes from Jimmy Webb, Charlie Barrett, Carrie Cooper, Fred Nicole and more...

December 28, 2009

Nalle Hukkataival's Ninja Skills

Video of Nalle Hukkataival and Kuutti Huhtikorpi bouldering in Ticino, Switzerland and Maltatal, Austria

December 27, 2009

Paul Robinson Arkansas Update

Battling through pretty terrible sounding conditions in Arkansas , Paul Robinson managed the first repeats of Welcome To Fight Club (V13) and Lost In The Hood (V14).

Green in the Face - V13
December 23, 2009

Craig Hurst FA Of Green In The Face (v13)

Green in the Face - V13 Watch on youtube

December 22, 2009

2 V13s For Brion Voges In Hueco Tanks

Brion Voges has done 2 Chris Sharma V13s in Hueco Tanks with sends of Diabolique and Full Throttle . Prior to arriving in Hueco he stopped in Arkansas to send One Inch Pinch (V12)...

December 21, 2009

Only The “Highest Caliber Of Wood Grained Sandstone” For Paul Robinson…

It seems like an annual tradition at this point that each winter some of America’s strongest boulderers make their way to Arkansas to sample the untapped sandstone that can be foun...

December 21, 2009

Adam Ondra Flashes V14 In Switzerland

Another week, another impressive piece of news from Czech youngster Adam Ondra. UPDATED with a link to video of Daniel Woods doing the problem as well as additional details.

December 18, 2009

What Can You Say About The Grade?

Important to some and meaningless to others, climbing grades have long been a great source of debate to pass the time in between sessions. Recent years have seen an explosion of c...

O Dia Santo (with english subtitles - http://vimeo.com/11898090)
December 18, 2009

V14 Bouldering In Brazil

O Dia Santo (with english subtitles - http://vimeo.com/11898090) Watch on vimeo

December 15, 2009

Final Hueco Tanks Dispatch

Video of several boulder problems from my recent trip to Hueco Tanks

December 14, 2009

The Dream Is Not Dead?

Nalle Hukkataival has been hanging out in Ticino, Switzerland where he recently did the first repeat of the stand start to Dreamtime since it broke a few weeks back. Formerly V12,...

Hueco Tanks
December 14, 2009

ClimbIdaho.com Visits Hueco Tanks

Hueco Tanks Watch on youtube

December 10, 2009

2009 Triple Crown Bouldering Series: Little Rock City/Stone Fort Results

Results of the final leg of the 2009 Triple Crown Bouldering series as well as the final overall standings

Three Bolt Route at Wild Iris "White Buffalo" 5.13.d free solo
December 9, 2009

Anthony Chertudi Bouldering White Buffalo (5.13d) At The Wild Iris

Three Bolt Route at Wild Iris "White Buffalo" 5.13.d free solo Watch on youtube

December 4, 2009

Photo Friday: Hueco Tanks & RRG

A few photos from Hueco Tanks and the Red River Gorge

rocklands '09 classics
December 2, 2009

Emi Moosburger Bouldering In Rocklands, SA

rocklands '09 classics Watch on vimeo

November 30, 2009

New V14 In Austria By Daniel Woods

Daniel Woods is done with the sport climbing game for now and he’s moved on to the bouldering around his temporary home in Innsbruck, Austria. UPDATED

November 24, 2009

“The Disciples Of Gill” Premiers Tonight In Boulder

A new movie about bouldering icon John Gill premiers tonight in Boulder, CO. UPDATED

November 20, 2009

Worth The Wait

It only took me 10 years, but I finally climbed at Hueco Tanks

Careless Torque 8a @ Stanage Plantation
November 18, 2009

Ned Feehally Climbing Carless Torque (V11)

Careless Torque 8a @ Stanage Plantation Watch on vimeo

November 17, 2009

News & Notes – 11/17/2009

A few News & Notes as I get caught up from nearly 2 weeks away from a computer

Jesse Bonin on Party Animal V13(?)
November 16, 2009

Jesse Bonin Sending Party Animal (V13)

Jesse Bonin on Party Animal V13(?) Watch on vimeo

Full Service - Hueco Tanks
November 13, 2009

Hueco Week Video 5: Full Service

Full Service - Hueco Tanks Watch on vimeo

5.10 Hueco Video
November 12, 2009

Hueco Week Video 4: The Machinist & El Techo

5.10 Hueco Video Watch on vimeo

November 11, 2009

Beowulf

One of my favorite things about running this site are when people point out news from their local areas, especially when it comes with HD video.

Slashface 8B
November 11, 2009

Hueco Week Video 3: Slashface

Slashface 8B Watch on vimeo

Crown of Aragorn
November 10, 2009

Hueco Week Video 2: Crown Of Aragorn

Crown of Aragorn Watch on vimeo

Baby Face
November 9, 2009

Hueco Week Video 1: Babyface

Baby Face Watch on vimeo

Sweet lines: Bouldering, La Proue. F7a+ bloc.
November 6, 2009

"La Proue", An Amazing Looking Boulder

Sweet lines: Bouldering, La Proue. F7a+ bloc. Watch on vimeo

November 6, 2009

Change Of Plans

It seems like an eternity has passed, but about a month ago I set aside a long weekend for a bouldering trip to the Southeast. The trip was to be a training mission for my trip to...

Peachy
November 5, 2009

Mike McClure Repeating Peachy 13 (V13)

Peachy Watch on youtube

Demon Daze
November 5, 2009

Mike McClure Sending Demon Daze At Castle Rock, ID

Demon Daze Watch on youtube

November 4, 2009

Climbing Video: James Kassay Repeating Sleepy Rave (V15)

Footage of James Kassay repeating the long linkup of boulder problems that is Sleepy Rave (V15) in the Grampians Hollow Mountain Cave

Psychadelia 2009
November 3, 2009

Spot Psychedelia 2009

Psychadelia 2009 Watch on vimeo

The Beta - Super Mario
November 2, 2009

The Beta: Super Mario – Little Rock City Triple Crown Preview

The Beta - Super Mario Watch on vimeo

American life style : josua tree
October 30, 2009

Romain Desgranges And Fred Rouhling Bouldering In Joshua Tree

American life style : josua tree Watch on vimeo

October 26, 2009

Fred Nicole Repeats Bishop Testpiece

According to the Bishop Bouldering Blog , the nearly 40 year old Swiss bouldering legend Fred Nicole has climbed The Swarm (V14) in Bishop, CA, adding his name to the long list of...

October 22, 2009

Jimmy Webb In The Zone In Arkansas

Any time Chris Sharma comes through an area and leaves behind a wake of difficult looking ungraded boulder problems it's always interesting to see what subsequent repeaters think a...

October 20, 2009

Climbing Video: Dan Beall Ground Up On Bishop Highball Luminance

Getting a jump on the winter bouldering season in Bishop, CA, Dan Beall has done the 3rd ascent, and perhaps more notably the first ground up ascent, of the highball Luminance (V11...

Gunshow 2009
October 20, 2009

2009 SBS Gun Show Comp

Gunshow 2009 Watch on vimeo

October 17, 2009

Hard Sends By Weaver, Robinson, Johnson & Puccio

Brad Weaver has done what I believe to be the 4th the 5th ascent of Mike Doyle's Lucifer (5.14c) at the Red River Gorge, KY. Over in Utah, Paul Robinson did the 2nd ascent of James...

Boulder Canyon, CO • Jon Glassberg • The Hug (V11), Authentic Battle Damage (V8), The Replacement Killers (V11)
October 16, 2009

Boulder Canyon With Jon Glassberg

Boulder Canyon, CO • Jon Glassberg • The Hug (V11), Authentic Battle Damage (V8), The Replacement Killers (V11) Watch on vimeo

October 14, 2009

It Takes A Lot Of Belief

A lesson in belief from Tommy Caldwell as he runs laps on Midnight Lightning in Yosemite, CA

Massive Vertigo V8 @ Devils Lake
October 14, 2009

The Keymaker Finally Gets Repeated

Boy did I pick a bad day to stay home from Devil’s Lake yesterday...

Tramway Bouldering 2009
October 13, 2009

Tramway Bouldering

Tramway Bouldering 2009 Watch on vimeo

October 12, 2009

Climbing Video: Ty Landman Fontainebleau Film Teasers

A couple of video teasers for an upcoming film about Ty Landman's spring '09 trip to Fontainebleau, France

Triple Crown 2009: Hound Ears Wrap-Up
October 12, 2009

Hound Ears 2009 Wrap Up

Triple Crown 2009: Hound Ears Wrap-Up Watch on vimeo

October 8, 2009

Devil’s Lake West Bluff Bouldering Mini Guide & Moj Video

A mini guide to the bouldering at the West Bluff of Devil's Lake as well as video of the FA of Moj (V8)

October 7, 2009

Little Rock City Advanced Circuit

Little Rock City Advanced Bouldering Circuit

October 7, 2009

Hound Ears 2009 Video: Max Zolotukhin Repeating Random Man (V11)

Dave Wetmore put together a short video of Max Zolotukhin and company doing the first repeat * of Random Man (V11, FA James Litz 2001) at this year’s Hound Ears Triple Crown event...

October 4, 2009

2009 Triple Crown Bouldering Series: Hound Ears Results

Results from the 2009 Triple Crown Bouldering Series stop at Hound Ears, NC. UPDATED with links to more pictures.

October 1, 2009

Fall Perfection

Yesterday was one of those perfect fall days you spend the entire year waiting for. Crisp temps in the 50s, trees just beginning to change colors and zero clouds in the sky. In o...

September 30, 2009

Something To Keep In Mind

Last summer while I was wandering around the boulders in RMNP’s Lower Chaos Canyon I stumbled across an odd scene: there was a really strong looking guy getting very close to sendi...

The Beta - Brutus
September 25, 2009

The Beta: Brutus At Hound Ears

The Beta - Brutus Watch on vimeo

September 22, 2009

Climbing Video: Tommy Caldwell Bouldering In RMNP, Training For El Cap

Check out this video of Tommy Caldwell preparing for his upcoming attempt to free climb a new route on El Capitan in which he discusses his training philosophies and runs a few lap...

Bouldering in South Africa
September 21, 2009

More Quality Rocklands Bouldering Footage

Bouldering in South Africa Watch on youtube

The Dolphin
September 18, 2009

Garrett Gregor, Kyle Owen, Carlo Traversi & Alex Puccio Bouldering In Yosemite & Hueco Tanks

The Dolphin Watch on vimeo

September 15, 2009

News & Notes – 09/15/2009

News from Jon Cardwell, Adam Ondra and Paul Robinson. Notes from Chris Sharma, the Reel Rock Tour and more...

September 11, 2009

Climbing Video: “The Beta – Six Feet Under” - 2009 Triple Crown Bouldering Series Preview

Another video to get you psyched for the 2009 Triple Crown Bouldering Series, this one of Brion Voges bouldering at The Stone Fort

September 11, 2009

New V13 Near Lake Tahoe

Jesse Bonin adds a new V13 to the boulders near Lake Tahoe

South Africa Part Ten:  The Champagne Room
September 11, 2009

Bouldering In Rocklands’ Champagne Room

South Africa Part Ten: The Champagne Room Watch on vimeo

September 4, 2009

Phil Schaal Jade (V15) Video Now Up At MVM

It lives…for now. Footage of Phil Schaal’s 5th ascent of Jade (V15) is up at MVM .

September 4, 2009

Alex Johnson To Compete In 2009 Arco Rock Master This Weekend

Alex Johnson will be the lone U.S. participant in the 23rd Arco Rock Master this weekend. UPDATED with Results.

Forbidden Forest
September 3, 2009

Phil Schaal & Dan Yagmin Bouldering In The Gunks

Forbidden Forest Watch on vimeo

Albarracin 2007
September 1, 2009

25 Minutes of Bouldering in Albarracin, Spain

Albarracin 2007 Watch on vimeo

September 1, 2009

Anchorpoint

The weather this Summer in Wisconsin has been a climber's dream. Temps have rarely gotten higher than 80 and many perfect sunny days in the 70's have been there for the taking whic...

The Players - Alex Puccio sends Trice (v12)
August 31, 2009

Alex Puccio Sending Trice (V12)

The Players - Alex Puccio sends Trice (v12) Watch on vimeo

August 28, 2009

News & Notes – 08/28/2009

Sport climbing news from France and Colorado and a slew of notes...

Rocklands 09
August 27, 2009

Rocklands Bouldering

Rocklands 09 Watch on vimeo

August 26, 2009

Video Of Chris Schulte Sending 2 V14s In Fontainebleau

Deadpoint Magazine has a lengthy video from Fontainebleau that features Chris Schulte and Jackie Hueftle sending several problems in the forest including 2 V14s, Gecko Assis and Kh...

August 26, 2009

Phil Schaal Does 5th Ascent Of Jade (V15)

One of America's hardest boulders gets a 5th ascent. Updated.

The Beta - Controller
August 18, 2009

"The Beta - Controller" – Hound Ears Triple Crown Preview

The Beta - Controller Watch on vimeo

August 11, 2009

Full 2009 Mammut Bouldering Championships Highlights

Full highlight clips are now available for both the Men’s and Women’s final from this year’s Mammut Bouldering Championships (in DPM HD!). Let the debate continue...

Unendliche Geschichte 1+2+3 first ascent
August 7, 2009

News & Notes – 08/07/2009

News on a new V15 from Nalle Hukkataival, several notes and a few good videos

August 7, 2009

Climbing Video: Adam Ondra Bouldering In Rocklands

Adam Ondra climbs Derailed (V14) and Ray Of Light (V13) in South Africa's Rocklands

August 3, 2009

Ondra Flashes 2 Rocklands V13s In One Day

I’m still decompressing and trying to catch up after being on the road for the past 10 days, but here is a bit of news to tide you over. UPDATED TWICE

July 29, 2009

Updates From South Africa

I mentioned last week how it has been a somewhat slow summer for climbing news. Part of this can be attributed to the lack of action taking place here in the States, but another r...

July 28, 2009

Video Of 2 Recent Chris Schulte Boulder Canyon FAs

An area like Boulder Canyon outside Boulder, CO is the type of climbing area you would think holds zero first ascent potential given its proximity to so many climbers, but that was...

July 27, 2009

Climbing Video: Ethan Pringle Iron Resolution (V13) 2nd Ascent

Back in 2003, a strange thing happened in Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. A massive rainstorm came through that caused a boulder to fall over from its perch betw...

July 20, 2009

News & Notes – 07/20/2009

Here at ClimbingNarc.com the summer climbing season at areas like Mt. Evans and RMNP is one I usually look forward to quite a bit as it usually provides good news fodder. Unfortuna...

July 13, 2009

News & Notes – 07/13/2009

A few News & Notes for your Monday...

July 8, 2009

Kevin Jorgeson Updates From South Africa

Kevin Jorgeson updates us on 3 new highballs he established in the bouldering mecca of South Africa

July 3, 2009

Climbing Video: Nic Oklobzija Climbing Chumscrubber (V11) At Way Lake

The area around Bishop, CA is well known for being a great cold weather destination with tons of bouldering to be had at the Buttermilks, The Happys and elsewhere. What is not as...

June 30, 2009

Climbing Video: Dave Graham Big Worm (V13/14) FA, Nalle Hukkataival Working Jade (V15)

Two of the world's best doing their thing in the alpine areas of Colorado

June 29, 2009

Sunseeker (V13) Video

DPM has the video of Carlo Traversi on the 2nd ascent of Nalle Hukkataival's recent addition at Mt. Evans , Sunseeker (V13).

June 23, 2009

Impressive New V13 From Nalle Hukkataival At Mt. Evans

Nalle Hukkataival is making his trip to the U.S. this summer count

June 15, 2009

4th Ascent Of Jade (V15) By Nalle Hukkataival

Jade (V15) sees a 4th ascent. UPDATED

June 15, 2009

Future Colorado Bouldering Destinations?

Jamie Emerson has a pretty interesting post about some areas in Colorado that may hold untapped potential for new bouldering. It sounds like working out on a Stairmaster might be a...

June 15, 2009

Big Worm (V14) Repeated Twice

Chris Schulte and Paul Robinson have done quick 2nd and 3rd ascents of Dave Graham’s recently opened V14 at Mt. Evans called Big Worm with Robinson suggesting it might be hard V13....

Men's Final #2
June 8, 2009

2009 Teva Mountain Games: Bouldering World Cup Wrap-Up

Links and video from this weekend's Bouldering World Cup at the 2009 Teva Mountain Games

June 7, 2009

2009 Teva Mountain Games: Bouldering World Cup Final Results

Americans take 3 spots on the podium at the Bouldering World Cup at the 2009 Teva Mountain Games.

June 6, 2009

2009 Teva Mountain Games: Bouldering World Cup Semi-Final Results

Results from the Semi-Final round of the Bouldering World Cup at the 2009 Teva Mountain Games.

June 6, 2009

2009 Teva Mountain Games: Bouldering World Cup Day 1 Media

Media from the Qualifying round of the Bouldering World Cup at the 2009 Teva Mountain Games

June 5, 2009

2009 Teva Mountain Games: Bouldering World Cup Men’s Qualifier Results

The Men's qualifier is in the books at the Bouldering World Cup at the 2009 Teva Mountain Games.

June 5, 2009

2009 Teva Mountain Games: Bouldering World Cup Women’s Qualifier Results

4 American Women move on to the Semi-Final round at the 2009 Teva Mountain Games Bouldering World Cup including defending champ Alex Johnson.

June 5, 2009

2009 Bouldering World Cup At Teva Mountain Games Begins Today

The International bouldering circuit returns to American soil today with the kick-off of the Bouldering World Cup at the Teva Mountain Games in Vail, CO.

June 5, 2009

Dave Graham Is Back

Dave Graham has apparently recovered from his latest finger injury and is “syked to be climbing again”. The other day he did the FA of Big Worm at Mt. Evans, CO for which he has su...

May 21, 2009

An Interview With Shawn Diamond

An interview with boulderer Shawn Diamond about his recent V14 FA at the Buttermilks.

May 19, 2009

New Videos From Utah Added To DPM HDTV

Deadpoint Magazine has added video of Alex Puccio, Daniel Woods, Paul Robinson and Jon Cardwell bouldering in Moe’s Valley as well as footage of Joe Kinder on his new 5.14d The Re-...

Adam Ondra Melloblocco 2009
May 14, 2009

2009 Melloblocco Results & Adam Ondra Video

Adam Ondra wins the bouldering gathering Melloblocco.

May 13, 2009

2009 Canadian Bouldering Championships To Stream Live On The Internet

This weekend the 2009 Canadian Bouldering Championships will be taking place in Montreal...and it will be broadcast live on the internet. Be sure to take the poll regarding the li...

May 11, 2009

New V14 In The Buttermilks From Shawn Diamond

Shawn Diamond linked up the problems Direction (V13) and Magnetic North (V8/9) on the Grandma Peabody boulder at the Buttermilks to create Direct North . Diamond has proposed a gra...

May 8, 2009

Video Of Nalle Hukkataival’s FA Of ‘The Machinist’ (V13) Now Online

In Yosemite last summer and again this spring in Rocktown I ran into aspiring climbing filmmaker Brant Hawkins. On both occasions he showed me some cool videos he made, and all th...

May 5, 2009

Devil's Lake Bouldering: Alpine Club and Beautiful Soup

After 6 weeks of sitting inside watching the spring season pass by while waiting for my knee to feel better, I was abnormally psyched to meet up with Nic (of Five Ten fame), Steve...

May 4, 2009

Two New V13s In Colorado From Chris Schulte

Back in Colorado after a successful trip to Europe that saw him climb his first V14s, Chris Schulte has once again turned his attention to climbing new problems

April 27, 2009

Spring Break ‘09 Pt. 3: Zahnd

After getting rained out in Kentucky, tearing my LCL and climbing on many fun problems in Rocktown we finished up our trip with a brief stop at Zahnd on our way out of town.

April 24, 2009

New V13 In Rhode Island By Ty Landman

Ty Landman opens a new V13 at Lincoln Woods, RI. UPDATED with Video.

April 22, 2009

Climbing Videos From Squamish, Idaho, Leavenworth & The Gunks

In keeping with the theme of videos lately, here are a few more I came across that I think will help keep you psyched.

April 20, 2009

Litz’s Chinese Arithmetic Repeated

Apparently Daniel Woods did the first repeat of James Litz’s Chinese Arithmetic (V13??) at the Lilly Boulders of Tennessee this weekend in a mere 3 tries . More to come…

April 20, 2009

Paul Robinson Psychedelic (5.14d) Video At DPM

Videos featuring Paul Robinson and James Litz added to the DPM HDTV channel.

April 20, 2009

Black Lung

With the Spring season at Joe's Valley in full effect lately, Joe's best known hard problem has been receiving a fair amount of attention lately with Jamie Emerson working it and M...

April 14, 2009

Spring Break ‘09 Pt. 2: Rocktown Pt. 2

More pictures from my recent trip to Rocktown, GA.

April 8, 2009

Spring Break ‘09 Pt. 2: Rocktown Pt. 1

If you ask most people to identify one classic problem in Rocktown, GA, The Orb would probably be it. One of the first problems you come across on the approach to the boulders, Th...

April 2, 2009

Urban Climber James Litz Article

An interesting article about James Litz in a recent Urban Climber Magazine is now online.

April 1, 2009

New V14 In Moe’s Valley, UT

Still in Moe’s Valley , Daniel Woods has added a 5 move lower start to Isaac Caldiero’s Meatbag (V13) to yield The Beach , a proposed soft V14. Check out the updated list of V14 bo...

March 30, 2009

Climbing Video: Bernd Zangerl From Dirt Grows The Flowers (V15) 2nd Ascent

Video of Bernd Zangerl repeating Dave Graham's From Dirt Grows The Flowers (V15)

March 30, 2009

Desert Southwest Spring Break Update

Last week was a pretty big week for the areas in the desert southwest as some of the best climbers in the world descended on the areas stretching from St. George, UT to Las Vegas,...

March 27, 2009

From Dirt Grows The Flowers (V15) Repeated

Another of Dave Graham's longstanding unrepeated testpieces sees a 2nd ascent this week.

March 25, 2009

Agent Orange (V13) Repeated

Phil Schaal has made a probable 2nd ascent of Paul Robinson’s Agent Orange (V13) at the Gunks. Here is some video and a few thoughts on the FA..

P Rob RockRodeo3
March 24, 2009

Climbing Video: Paul Robinson At The 2009 Hueco Rock Rodeo

Video of Paul Robinson cruising double digit boulders at the 2009 Hueco Rock Rodeo

March 23, 2009

Book Of Bitter Aspects Repeated Again

Max Zolotukhin has done the 3rd ascent of Dave Graham’s The Book Of Bitter Aspects at Bradley, CT, registering it at V13 on his 8a spraycard.

March 20, 2009

Yosemite Bouldering Channel On Vimeo

Vimeo is quickly becoming a great place to peruse climbing videos in a clean, high quality format. In the past few months it has replaced YouTube as the default location for most c...

March 19, 2009

Climbing Video: More Ty Landman Bouldering In Fontainebleau

I think it's fair to say that Ty Landman has had a pretty decent season at Fontainebleau thus far. If you haven't read about it, news of his exploits have been all over the interne...

March 18, 2009

Ruffling The Red Feather

Jamie Emerson has had a productive couple of weeks at the Northern Colorado area Red Feather Lakes. He has done the FA of 3 V12s recently in The Big Bang , The Mastodon and The Vam...

March 17, 2009

Climbing Video: Blockwork Orange

Video of some of Finland's strongest, including Nalle Hukkataival, climbing hard problems and putting up First Ascents in the Rocklands of South Africa.

March 13, 2009

New Highball V12 In Eldorado Canyon

Kevin Jorgeson has been in Colorado this week in search of overlooked highball boulder problems that need FAs. With the help of Andy Mann he found just such a boulder in Eldorado...

March 10, 2009

Andre Di Felice Repeats The Saadhu (V14)

Andre Di Felice has made the 4th ascent of Timy Fairfield’s V12 into V11 link up called The Saadhu (V14) at The Temple, NM. The other repeats came from Jon Cardwell and Daniel Wood...

March 6, 2009

Another V13 FA In Hueco For Nalle Hukkataival

In addition to his FA of The Machinist (V13), Nalle Hukkataival managed another V13 FA before leaving Hueco Tanks. He climbed an obvious sit start to Dirty Martini On The Rocks ( V...

March 4, 2009

Paul Robinson Wins 2009 Hueco Rock Rodeo

Paul Robinson made his return of sorts to outdoor bouldering this past weekend at the Hueco Rock Rodeo. Apparently spending the past 5+ months rehabbing from his broken ankle hasn'...

March 4, 2009

Webb & Glassberg Repeat The New Zero (V13)

News of James Webb and Jon Glassberg repeating The New Zero (V13) in Southern Illinois including footage of Glassberg's ascent.

March 3, 2009

Ty Landman Crushing Font

I think it’s safe to say that Ty Landman has been having an above average trip to Fontainebleau. On the heels of his ascents of Kheops Assis (V14) and Gecko Assis (V14), Landman re...

March 3, 2009

Terre De Sienne (V14) Repeated Twice

Jon Cardwell and Matt Wilder have made the 5th and 6th ascents respectively of Fred Nicole’s Terre De Sienne (V14) at Hueco Tanks, TX.

February 25, 2009

Climbing Videos: Ty Landman Climbing Two V13s In Font

UKClimbing.com has a nice write-up that summarizes some of the more noteworthy bouldering ascents that have taken place around the world thus far in 2009. They also included a vide...

February 24, 2009

Ty Landman Repeats Kheops Assis

On the still not-functioning-in-the-U.S. MoonBlog comes apparent word that Ty Landman has repeated Kheops Assis (V14) in Fontainbleau. ( Via TheLowDown )

February 24, 2009

The Book Of Bitter Aspects (V13) Repeated By Phil Schaal

Dave Graham’s boulder problem The Book Of Bitter Aspects (V14) has stood unrepeated for several years now. Strong climbers like Paul Robinson have come close to repeating the prob...

February 23, 2009

Hueco Tanks Update: Hukkataival, Cardwell, Wilder and More

Bouldering news from Hueco Tanks, TX including a new V13 from Nalle Hukkataival and Jon Cardwell as well as a slew of V13 repeats. Other news makers include Matt Wilder, Andre Di...

February 23, 2009

James Webb Sending Hard In Arkansas

James Webb repeated two Dave Graham V13’s this weekend in Arkansas, suggesting a possible downgrade to V12 for both. The problems in question are Chunk Up The Deuce and Loved By Fe...

February 23, 2009

Chris Schulte Climbs His First V14

American Chris Schulte has climbed his first V14 during his current trip to Fontainebleau, Gecko Assis . You can read a recent interview with Schulte at Mountains and Water, and I...

February 18, 2009

2009 ABS 10 Nationals Adult Finals Wrap Up

A wrap up of this past weekend's 2009 ABS 10 Nationals Adult Finals with thoughts from several of the athletes as well as links to pictures and video.

February 14, 2009

2009 ABS 10 Nationals Adult Bouldering Championships Results

Results of the 2009 ABS 10 Adult Bouldering National Championships from The Spot Gym in Boulder, CO. UPDATED 2/16/09.

February 12, 2009

Daniel Woods Arkansas Update In His Own Words

As a follow up on my post about Daniel Woods’ recent trip to Arkansas , Woods himself has posted a trip report on La Sportiva’s website .  9 out of 10 eh?

February 11, 2009

Dave Graham Doing What Dave Graham Does: Sending V13s

It continues to be a somewhat slow winter on the uber difficult boulder front, but that doesn’t mean that nothing is happening out there. Dave Graham is back stateside which can me...

February 9, 2009

Two Excellent Climbing Videos From Bishop & Switzerland

Quality bouldering videos from Switzerland and Bishop feature Ty Landman, Daniel Woods and Ethan Pringle (among others) climbing amazing looking boulders.

February 4, 2009

Climbing Video: Jon Glassberg Sending The Shield (V12)

Boone, NC strongman Jon Glassberg has been having a pretty good last 12 months; sending several of his hardest problems and winning the Triple Crown event at Hound Ears . It would...

January 29, 2009

Pure Trailer

Chuck Fryberger has a new bouldering film coming out. His latest work is called Pure, and frankly it looks like it could be pretty cool. It features climbers American audiences don...

January 22, 2009

ClimbIdaho.com: Bouldering Videos From Idaho And Beyond

ClimbIdaho.com is a great blog that I'm not sure many people have heard of. I for one never even knew there was so much climbing to be had in Idaho, so I have thoroughly enjoyed le...

January 20, 2009

Hueco Tanks Update: Chris Webb Parsons, Keita Mogaki, Phil Schaal and Matt Bosley

News from Hueco Tanks including repeats of Slashface, Diabolique, Nagual and Couer de Leon by the likes of Chris Webb Parsons, Keita Mogaki and Phil Schaal. Also, a new update on...

January 19, 2009

Modump Returns

Online climbing movie site Modump.com has returned with a new update...

January 15, 2009

Old Devil’s Lake Bouldering Photos: The Keymaker (V11?)

Not all the bouldering on the West Bluff at Devil's Lake is spread out and hard to find. A short hike down the tumbled rocks trail followed by a brief foray in to the talus will b...

January 14, 2009

Old Devil’s Lake Bouldering Photos: Jenga (V6 or 7?)

When we were moving last year, I was very psyched to stumble across a series of pictures from the spring of 2003 I didn't remember taking. Among the pile were several pictures of t...

January 9, 2009

Daniel Woods Arkansas Bouldering Update

Since we last checked in , Daniel Woods has continued his exploration of the sandstone blocs in and around Arkansas' Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. Recent noteworthy ascents include a new...

January 9, 2009

Kevin Jorgeson Climbs The FA Of Buttermilks Highball Ambrosia

Kevin Jorgeson has bouldered/soloed a new line on the east wall of the incredible Grandpa Peabody boulder in the Buttermilks of Bishop, CA. Big Up was on hand to film and the Bisho...

January 6, 2009

News & Notes: 1/6/2009

News & Notes from Shawn Diamond, Alex Johnson, Matt Segal, Matt Wilder, Tim Clifford and much more...

January 5, 2009

HP40 New Years Washout

Our trip to HP40 in Alabama wasn't a complete wash, but as far as climbing was concerned it sure felt like it. Before we left I didn't feel all that prepared, and it showed once w...

December 31, 2008

Sendtrain Heating Up In Hueco Tanks

It’s the winter season in Hueco Tanks, TX and with strong youngsters all across the fruited plains lacking anything else to do, the sends are starting to roll in. A couple of years...

December 30, 2008

HP40 For The New Year

Tomorrow we will heading to Steele, AL to ring in the New Year at HP40. I’m nursing a tweaked finger on my right hand and Mrs. Narc is still recovering from her unfortunate ankle i...

December 29, 2008

Only The “Highest Caliber Of Wood Grained Sandstone” For Daniel Woods…

The bouldering at Arkansas’s Horseshoe Canyon Ranch was featured in Dosage III in a memorable piece culminating with Chris Sharma’s FA of Witness The Fitness. This footage is pres...

December 29, 2008

Lynn Hill Chablanke (V11/12) Video On MVM

Over the long holiday weekend, Momentum Video Magazine posted up a video by Scott Neel of Lynn Hill’s ascent of Chablanke (V11/12) in Hueco Tanks. You can check it out by clicking...

December 24, 2008

Video: Paul Robinson Sending The Swarm (V14)

Here is one last video from the footage that Paul Robinson was kind enough to send along. This time up he is depicted repeating The Swarm , an "easy" V14 at the Buttermilks outside...

December 23, 2008

Chris Sharma Esperanza (V14) Video On MVM

The Momentum Video Magazine has posted a clip from Best Of The West of Chris Sharma repeating Fred Nicole’s Hueco Tanks testpiece Esperanza (V14). Beyond the climbing being impres...

December 18, 2008

Nameless Arete

The so-called Nameless Arete (V4) at Governor Dodge is one of those problems that can be really frustrating. Based on its grade it shouldn't be that hard (in the grand scheme of t...

December 11, 2008

Dave Graham’s ‘The Island’ (V15) Repeated Twice

Dave Graham's Fontainebleau testpiece The Island (V15) is repeated twice.

December 9, 2008

2008 Triple Crown Bouldering Series: Little Rock City/Stone Fort Results

This weekend was the final installment of the 2008 Triple Crown Bouldering Series. After comps at Hound Ears in North Carolina and Horse Pens 40 in Alabama , it all came down to th...

December 8, 2008

Lynn Hill Sends Chablanke (V11/12) In Hueco Tanks, TX

Via the blog of Andy Mann comes news that 47 (soon to be 48) year old Lynn Hill has sent Chablanke (V11/12) in Hueco Tanks, TX. Very impressive!

December 8, 2008

News & Notes – 12/08/2008

A few links for your perusal on this Monday...

December 5, 2008

Keepin It Island: (Another) New V15 From Dave Graham

Dave Graham has added a sit start to the V13 Boogalagga in Chironico, Switzerland that he is calling Big Paw . He has suggested a grade of V15 for this new problem. You can read th...

December 3, 2008

Video: Paul Robinson Mandala Direct Assis (V14) First Ascent

Video of Paul Robinson's 2007 FA of the sit start to The Mandala Direct (V14).

December 1, 2008

Sandstone Violence

Over the past month, as Fall conditions have finally arrived here in Wisconsin, I have been slowly working my way through some of the harder problems at Governor Dodge in an attemp...

December 1, 2008

Alex Puccio Does FFA Of A Maze Of Death (V12)

Alex Puccio does the FFA of another V12.

Illusions of Paradise - F.A.
November 17, 2008

Theater Of The Absurd

My Dad often asks me why I don’t just use a ladder to get to the top of a boulder when I tell him about our various bouldering excursions. That’s a valid question I suppose, but wh...

November 14, 2008

Video: Paul Robinson Sending Direction (V13)

Here's another video from Paul Robinson . This time it is footage from his send of Direction (V13) at the Buttermilks outside of Bishop, CA. You can see video of Paul sending A Maz...

November 11, 2008

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Bouldering

Two weekends ago we took the kids from our climbing team on an 11+ hour drive to try out the bouldering at the Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Jasper, Arkansas. Based on both awesome se...

November 7, 2008

Central Wisconsin Sandstone Bouldering

I have to admit that I lived the past several years in a bubble, believing that Devil’s Lake was the only place to climb in the entire state of Wisconsin. Thanks to the generous be...

November 3, 2008

2008 Triple Crown Bouldering Series: HP40 Results

Results from the 2008 Triple Crown Bouldering event at Horse Pens 40, AL.

October 31, 2008

Video: Paul Robinson Sending “A Maze Of Death” (V12)

Video of Paul Robinson sending "A Maze Of Death" (V12) in Bishop, CA

October 23, 2008

Reach Out And Touch Someone

Tony sent along this video of Dave Graham on the FA of Speed Of Life. It's a rad looking problem, but that's not why he thought it was worth watching. See if you can notice anyt...

October 21, 2008

Governor Dodge Bouldering Video

I think it is safe to say that 2008 has been an above average year for bouldering development in Wisconsin. Websites like MountainProject have helped rekindle interest in boulderin...

October 7, 2008

2008 Triple Crown Bouldering Series: Hound Ears Results

Results from the 2008 Triple Crown Bouldering Series stop at Hound Ears, NC.

October 6, 2008

Taylors Falls

This weekend we made a brief 2 day roadtrip to Minnesota. On Friday night we attended the “Sweet 16” party at Vertical Endeavors St. Paul . They were celebrating 16 years of busine...

October 2, 2008

Ty Landman Practice Of The Wild (V15) Video

Video of Ty Landman doing the 2nd ascent of Chris Sharma’s testpiece Practice Of The Wild (V15) is now up at Moonclimbing . What an amazing looking line.

Hidden Dragon
October 1, 2008

News & Notes - 10/1/2008

Rocktoberfest is coming soon to the Red River Gorge, Ty Landman repeats Sharma's Practice Of The Wild, James Pearson climbs E12, the Colorado Bouldering guidebook controversy and m...

September 22, 2008

Niagara Glen Bouldering Access In Jeopardy

Bouldering access at the Canadian area Niagara Glen is in jeopardy. Located just across the border from Buffalo, NY, “The Glen” is a popular destination for U.S. & Canadian climber...

September 11, 2008

News & Notes - 9/11/2008

News & Notes from Alex Honnold, Way Lake Bouldering and several big upcoming events.

September 5, 2008

Johnson, Puccio & Payne Crushing V12 In Colorado

The summer bouldering season of 2007 was one for the record books in Rocky Mountain National Park. It seemed like every week a new double digit problem was being established or rep...

September 3, 2008

Yosemite Bouldering: Largo Lunge

Largo Lunge is one of the more fun easy problems in Yosemite’s Camp 4. As with just about all problems (of any grade) in Yosemite though, this V0 is no gimme. Here is Mrs. Narc get...

August 28, 2008

A Few News & Notes Items

As usual when we go out of town I fell way behind on my obsessing over what other people are doing in the climbing world. It took me a few days to get through everything in my read...

Illusions of Paradise - F.A.
August 27, 2008

Governor Dodge Bouldering Update 2

Yesterday was another beautiful and atypically pleasant summer day here in Wisconsin. Mrs. Narc and I had a good day bouldering out at Governor Dodge where we were able to do a cou...

August 26, 2008

RMNP Bouldering: Mikala

Going into the bouldering leg of our trip in RMNP, I had pretty low expectations. The cast from my latest surgery had only been off for 2 months, I got bouted in Yosemite recently...

August 25, 2008

RMNP Bouldering: Paul Robinson Working Top Notch Project

Last week I had the opportunity to tag along with Paul Robinson as he worked on an (at the time) unclimbed line in Upper Chaos Canyon, RMNP, CO.

August 25, 2008

V12 For Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson has had a very productive month of August since she moved to Colorado. Yesterday she made the first female ascent of Clear Blue Skies (V12) at Mt. Evans. I think I men...

August 13, 2008

Governor Dodge Bouldering Update

Last year I made a few trips to Governor Dodge State Park to check out some of the bouldering that I had heard was there. I found a few good problems and a lot of suspect rock. My...

August 11, 2008

2008 Mammut Boulding Championships Results: Sharma & Puccio Come Out On Top

Another ridiculously close finish between Alex Puccio and Alex Johnson.  Full Results here.   No P-Rob in finals??  Qualifier #3 must have been wicked.

August 5, 2008

Yosemite Bouldering: Housekeeping

If this is a post about the Housekeeping boulders, then why is the preview image of the LeConte memorial you ask? Because it gives me an excuse to bring up Dean Potter’s ridiculou...

August 4, 2008

News & Notes - 8/4/2008

News & Notes from bouldering strongmen, a Mt. Evans bouldering guidebook in the works, the Fortress Of Solitude and more...

July 31, 2008

Yosemite Bouldering: Candyland

If you are looking to pad your spraysheet with a slew of easy ticks, Yosemite might not be for you. If you are looking to try hard and climb classic lines regardless of the grade...

July 30, 2008

The Outsider: 85 Days In Fontainebleau (Climbing Movie)

It took me awhile to get around to watching it (on my iPhone no less), but the recently released climbing movie The Outsider was well worth the wait. It features a plethora of clas...

July 25, 2008

Midnight Lightning

Let's start out the stories from our trip to Yosemite with someone (sadly not me) sending the most famous boulder problem on the planet, Midnight Lightning (V8). Located smack dab...

July 24, 2008

Newsflash: Paul Robinson and Ty Landman Are REALLY Strong…

Paul Robinson and Ty Landman have taken their talents on the road to South Africa and Switzerland respectively. Read on for tales of V15 sending in two hours and repeats of histor...

July 18, 2008

Happy Boulders: Hulk [Ego Crush]

To conclude this series of posts, let me recount one of my more unpleasant experiences during my trip to Bishop. One of the more well known moderate lines at the Happy Boulders is...

July 17, 2008

Buttermilks: Soulslinger

Soulslinger. One of the Buttermilks's most iconic problems. At V9 it is tops on the ticklist of many who aspire to climb hard problems, but cannot pull down on double digit testp...

July 16, 2008

Buttermilks: Cave Problem

During my 2006 trip to Bishop, I spent a lot of rest time running around and fondling holds of testpieces like The Mandala. Who hasn't? However, I couldn't spend the hole trip mi...

July 15, 2008

Governor Dodge: The Good Times Are Killing Me

No One Gets Outta Here Alive (V2) is probably one of the best boulder problems at Governor Dodge State Park in Southwest Wisconsin. Check out these two sequences of photos featuri...

Dave Graham - The Island V15
June 23, 2008

Dave Graham Climbing The Island (V15)

Dave Graham - The Island V15 Watch on vimeo

June 23, 2008

Tony Lamiche Repeats Amandala (V15)

Andy Mann is in South Africa living the dream, and he reports in his first blog for Climbing.com that Tony Lamiche has repeated Fred Nicole's Rocklands, South Africa V15 Amandala.&...

Karma - A Nepali Bouldering Adventure
June 19, 2008

Karma DVD Review & Sale

Looking for a climbing video that is different than your average climbing porn? Also looking to avoid breaking the bank to see said movie? Look no further than "Karma" from BS Pr...

June 18, 2008

Video Of Kevin Jorgeson Bouldering Feeding Frenzy (5.13d) In Rumney

On the heels of the recent footage of Kevin Jorgeson bouldering The Fly comes the footage of Kevin’s ropeless ascent of Feeding Frenzy (5.13d) also at Rumney.

June 16, 2008

Nalle Hukkataival, Others Crush At Mt. Evans

In Colorado for the recent Bouldering World Cup event, Finland's Nalle Hukkataival made short work of several Mt. Evans testpieces. UPDATED 6/17/08

Get Over It SDS at Big Elk Meadows
June 11, 2008

News & Notes – 06/11/08

News & Notes on Sonnie Trotter, Ethan Pringle, tribute to Todd Skinner, the Caldwell's and more...

Chris Sharma on Men's 1 Semifinal-Teva games 2008
June 10, 2008

2008 Vail Bouldering World Cup Media

Media from this past weekend's Bouldering World Cup event at the Teva Mountain Games is starting to trickle in. Updated on 6/12/08

June 8, 2008

Alex Johnson Wins 2008 Bouldering World Cup In Vail

The Midwest's own Alex Johnson took the top spot at the World Cup Bouldering event in Vail, CO this past weekend. Paul Robinson was the top Male U.S. finisher in 3rd place. Full Re...

June 7, 2008

2008 U.S. Bouldering World Cup Qualifiers Results

The 1st round of the Bouldering World Cup at the Teva Mountain Games concluded yesterday. Paul Robinson is in 1st place for the men and Alex Johnson qualified 1st for the Women. Fu...

Return to the Outdoors with Steph Davis
June 5, 2008

News & Notes 6/5/08

News & Notes on the Dosage 5 premier, videos from Wade David & Jamie Emerson and more...

May 29, 2008

Exclusive Details On Contents Of Dosage 5

There have been hints dropped here and there as to what will be on the upcoming Dosage 5 DVD, but never a definitive list. Until now that is. Check out this list of what Doses wi...

May 23, 2008

Countdown To 2008 Bouldering World Cup In Vail

Two weeks from today, internationally sanctioned competition climbing will make its return to U.S. soil at the Teva Mountain Games. It seems like just yesterday we were at ABS Nat...

May 22, 2008

Plan D Part 4: The Tombstone Left

To wrap up this series of ego boosts for T-Boz here is a sequence of photos of him climbing the left side of the Tombstone (not sure if it has a name or not). Regrettably he botch...

May 21, 2008

Plan D Part 3: The Tombstone Right

After Sarah & Kevlar gave the Tombstone their best efforts, Tony came down from his perch...

May 20, 2008

Plan D Part 2: The Tombstone

After finishing up at the Flatiron, we made our way over to the Tombstone boulder.  Home to 3 tall problems ranging from V1 to V5, the Tombstone is one of the best boulders in...

May 19, 2008

Plan D Part 1: Gill's Flatiron

Late in the month of March, I headed up to Devil's Lake with the goal of exploring some lesser traveled boulders with the not-so-R-Tard crew (Kevin, Sarah & Tony). Unfortunately,...

Sharma Andrada Lamiche Irati y otros en el X-Tone 2008
May 18, 2008

Sharma, Andrada & Lamiche Bouldering At X-Tone

Sharma Andrada Lamiche Irati y otros en el X-Tone 2008 Watch on youtube

X-Tone 08 chris sharma
May 18, 2008

Chris Sharma Bouldering At X-Tone Comp

X-Tone 08 chris sharma Watch on youtube

May 13, 2008

News & Notes - 05/13/2008

I have another interesting topic for discussion tomorrow, but in the meantime here are a few links for your perusal: If you enjoy salivating over the posts at the Betabase blog , y...

May 8, 2008

MomentumVM: Warpath, Fred Nicole & Ty Landman

It has been a week or two of good videos over at the Momentum Video Magazine ...if you are a premium subscriber: Going back to last week, there was some renewed buzz about James Li...

May 6, 2008

35 RMNP Bouldering Videos To Increase Psych For Upcoming Park Season

The 2007 Summer bouldering season in Rocky Mountain National Park was one that will undoubtedly be looked back on as one of the most prolific in the short history of bouldering in...

May 5, 2008

News & Notes - 5/8/2008

Not much Earth shattering news going down lately but here are a few things to check out from the past few weeks: Joe Kinder prepared nicely for his 2 month trip to Spain with his r...

April 30, 2008

How Much Landscaping Of Boulders Is Ok?

These days I don't get to spend as much time on MVM as I would like, however when I received an email from a reader alerting me to a possible ethical lapse in one of their latest v...

April 25, 2008

Ancient History: Horse Pens 40 Pt. 2

Horse Pens 40, AL - October, 2003 Hammerhead V5 The Drip VFun My Tips = Owned

April 23, 2008

Monday Bouldering Extravaganza Comp Photos

Monday night was (I think) the 4th edition of Adventure Rock's Monday Bouldering Extravaganza Comp (MBEC to the initiated). Besides the fresh new boulder problems, the best part of...

April 11, 2008

Kevin Jorgeson & Paul Robinson Send The Fly In Rumney

Joe Kinder is reporting on his blog that Kevin Jorgeson has made the 2nd ropeless ascent of Dave Graham's The Fly (5.14d, V13/14?) in Rumney, NH. The first ropeless ascent was by J...

April 10, 2008

Dave Graham's New V15 In Fontainebleau: 'The Island'

Pictures from Dave Graham's new V15 in Fontainebleau called The Island.

April 7, 2008

New Dave Graham V15 in Fontainebleau?

American climbing superstar Dave Graham has opened a possible V15 (8c) in the forest of Fontainebleau, France.

jamie emerson & the poudre...
April 7, 2008

Canopener Re-opened?

Word on the street has it that, thanks to a visiting Japanese climber, the classic V10 Canopener in Poudre Canyon, CO had its likely first ascent Saturday since a key start hold br...

April 2, 2008

News & Notes: Spring Break Edition

A few general bits of climbing news along with several links to check out what people were up to over Spring Break: Early last month, Dean Potter completed a 40 foot roof project h...

Dreamtime
March 25, 2008

Adam Ondra Dreamtime Video

Apparently climbing 3 hard 5.14s in one day wasn't enough for young Adam Ondra .  Here is some video that Jamie Emerson captured of the young Czech climbing prodigy repeating...

March 19, 2008

News & Notes – 3/19/2008

Climbing news: Rastaman Vibration Sit pictures, Midnight Express repeated, Steve House in Argentina, Steve Dieckhoff's passing, Yosemite Bouldering, Ty Landman FAs and Pete Whittak...

March 12, 2008

Don't Fall Mode

If there is one dream I have, it is to simultaneously hold down a respectable job and travel the world climbing. Mike Doyle is living my dream. He has spent the last couple of year...

March 10, 2008

News & Notes - 3/10/2008

Just an update on Beth Rodden's new 5.14 trad route Meltdown . Big Up Productions was there filming her work on the route for the upcoming Dosage 5. Big Up shares their first hand...

March 7, 2008

Ancient History: Horse Pens 40 Pt. 1

click pictures to expand Horse Pens 40, AL - October, 2003 Paper & Plastic V5 The Lowdown

dave graham, midnight express, v14
March 6, 2008

Dave Graham Midnight Express Video

Dave Graham doing the 3rd ascent (Landman, Woods) of Midnight Express (V14) in Boulder Canyon. Seth Allred recently did the problem's 4th ascent. dave graham, midnight express, v14...

March 5, 2008

Sonnie Trotter On Bouldering In Hampi, India

"Pilgrimage", the Big Up movie featuring Chris Sharma and Katie Brown bouldering in Hampi, India, inspires anyone who watches it to dream of one day climbing in India. Unfortunatel...

Lisa Rands climbs The Mandala V12
March 1, 2008

Lisa Rands Mandala Video

Lisa Rands doing the first female ascent of Sharma's The Mandala (V12) at the Buttermilks. Lisa Rands climbs The Mandala V12 Watch on youtube More videos at TNF site

February 29, 2008

Big Up to Arkansas - Updated

As I reported last week, Dave Graham has returned to Arkansas after tearing the place up over the New Year. Big Up is there to capture everything on film for us (Dosage 5 soon???)...

February 21, 2008

News & Notes - 2/21/08

Matt Birch recently repeated The Mandala Sit Start (V14) at the Buttermilks outside of Bishop, CA. By my count this is the problem's 7th ascent. Wade David has photos posted from b...

February 19, 2008

2008 ABS 9 Nationals Results

Results of the 2008 ABS 9 Adult & Youth National Championships held on Februrary 15-17, 2008 in Boulder, CO

Matt Maddaloni "soloing" in Squamish
February 5, 2008

Epic "Free Solo" in Squamish

Check out this video of rigging expert Matt Maddaloni attempting to "free solo" Young Blood (5.13a) on the Cacodaemon boulder in Squamish, BC. Matt Maddaloni "soloing" in Squamish...

February 4, 2008

Hard, Unrepeated American Boulders

I thought it would be interesting to compile a list of hard (V14 and up) boulder problems that have not been repeated in North America. Thanks to everyone for help in compiling the...

January 31, 2008

News & Notes - 1/31/08

Recent climbing news including: Sharma & Harrington are national champions, Daniel Woods repeating V14 in a day, Hayden Miller climbing at Ute pass and news from Bernd Zangerl.

Out There part 1
January 22, 2008

Searching For New Boulders...With Computers??

Living like I do in a State that seems to be completely tapped out as far as new rock is concerned, I found Chuck Fryberger's recent experiment with Google Earth to be pretty fasci...

January 21, 2008

News & Notes - Mass Update

Thanks to James for compiling this massive list of updates. In this update you will find a lot of news on Dai Koyamada's exploints in the Frankenjura. Also news from Daniel Woods,...

January 17, 2008

News & Notes - Bouldering Edition

A summary of recent bouldering activity including more repeats of Trice in Boulder, Bishop bouldering, hard first ascents in Idaho and scary highball first ascents in Hueco Tanks....

January 11, 2008

Paul Robinson Terremer Video

The video of Paul Robinson repeating Terremer (V15) is now available on the Momentum Video Magazine . As I expected, the catch is that you have to be a premium subscriber to see th...

Bishop CA, Buttermilks, Highball bouldering
January 10, 2008

Flight of the Bumble Bee (V7/9 Highball) Videos

Two videos featuring Kevin Jorgeson and Kevin Daniels climbing Flight of the Bumblebee (V7) at the Buttermilks in California.

January 8, 2008

Sean McColl Repeats Goldfish Trombone (V14)

Super strong Canadian Sean McColl has repeated one of the hardest problems in Bishop, Goldfish Trombone (V14).  He has also done 11 other problems graded V10 or harder in the...

Hydra ハイドラ V14
January 7, 2008

Keita Mogaki Climbing Hydra V14

Hydra ハイドラ V14 Watch on youtube

Ty Landman Climbing Antihero V13 FA
January 4, 2008

Dave Graham Tearing Up Arkansas

Despite the (deserved) attention being focused on the sending taking place at Hueco, people are actually bouldering in other parts of the country. Take Dave Graham for instance who...

January 2, 2008

Anatomy of a V13 Flash

Consider with me for a moment what it takes (beyond being freakishly strong) to flash a V13 boulder problem. Patience is no doubt important as one must wait weeks or even years bef...

Dave Graham climbs Terre De Sienne (V14)
January 2, 2008

Paul Robinson Repeats Terremer (V15)

MVM is reporting that Paul Robinson repeated Fred Nicole's hitherto unrepeated Hueco Tanks testpiece Terremer (V15) on New Year's Day. This problem connects Diaphanous Sea (V12) wi...

El Matador
December 27, 2007

Mike McClure Doing FA of Muerte al Matador (V12)

Check out this video of Mike McClure making the FA of Muerte al Matador (V12) at Swan Falls, ID. Video from climbidaho.com El Matador Watch on youtube

December 26, 2007

Sending Begins in Hueco

In what is surely a sign of things to come, the season at Hueco Tanks, TX has gotten into full swing with the arrival of Paul Robinson. Since his arrival about a week ago, Paul has...

Sam Edwards Goldfish Trombone V13 first ascent
December 24, 2007

Sam Edwards FA of Goldfish Trombone (V13/14)

Check out this video of Australian Sam Edwards establishing one of the hardest problems in Bishop, Goldfish Trombone at the Happy Boulders. Apparently some holds have broken and su...

December 23, 2007

Horspens 40 Pictures - Black & White Edition

Click on pictures to expand, click anywhere off the picture to close...

Dave Graham climbs Terre De Sienne (V14)
December 18, 2007

Dave Graham Climbing Terre De Sienne (V14)

Ben Moon, Matt Wilder and Dave Graham trying to repeat Fred Nicole's Terre De Sienne (V14) at Hueco Tanks Dave Graham climbs Terre De Sienne (V14) Watch on youtube

Ty Landman Climbing Midnight Express V14
December 5, 2007

Ty Landman Midnight Express (V14) Video

Ty Landman recently established a possible V14 in Boulder Canyon which he called Midnight Express . Check out the brand new video at Moonclimbing . You can read his quality write-u...

December 4, 2007

Landman Brothers Head East

Ty and Jeff Landman spent the Thanksgiving week exploring some of the bouldering on the East Coast.  Despite not succeeding on his main objective, Dave Graham's The Fly (V14)...

December 3, 2007

Triple Crown 2007: Stone Fort/LRC

Thanks to Ryan Olson for the following results from the 2007 Triple Crown finale at the Stone Fort: Women 1) Lisa Rands 2) Kate McGinnis 3) Sasha DiGiullian 4) Jill Church 5) Danie...

December 3, 2007

3rd V13 Flash for James Pearson

21 year old James Pearson added to his unprecedented list of V13 flashes this past month when he flashed Schules des Lebens in Chironico, Switzerland. In Switzerland to work on Dav...

First ascent of Evilution by Jason Kehl
December 3, 2007

Jason Kehl Evilution First Ascent Video

One of the first boulders you encounter upon arriving at the Buttermilks, the Grandpa Peabody boulder towers over climbers as they make their way to more tame endeavors. While many...

Red House at Little Rock City
November 26, 2007

Little Rock City Video - Red House (V7)

In preparation for the upcoming Triple Crown Bouldering event at Little Rock City/Stone Fort outside of Chattanooga, TN, here is a video of me on Red House from the Spring of 2005....

November 25, 2007

A Few From Governor Dodge

Cold, yet fun day...

November 22, 2007

Bishop Bouldering: 365 Days Ago

November 22, 2006 Buttermilks, Bishop, CA High Plains Drifter    

November 15, 2007

Trice Repeated Twice

Last week I somewhat jokingly was speculating on who would be first to repeat Jim Holloway's Trice at Flagstaff Mountain after 30 years.  Yesterday the answer ended up being Carlo...

November 14, 2007

Incubator (V13) Video

Last week I had some news on Daniel Woods and Jon Cardwell quickly making the 2nd and 3rd ascents of Markus Schwaiger's Incubator (V13) at Zillertal, Austria. Now you can see the v...

Dave Graham Climbing
November 12, 2007

Dave Graham in Small Amazing Things

Probably one of my favorite climbing clips ever featuring rather hilarious banter as well as Dave Graham and Isaac Caldiero pulling down in Bishop, CA. Dave Graham Climbing Watch o...

November 7, 2007

News & Notes - 11/7/07

I realize lately that I have been spending too much time blogging about myself and not enough time talking about all the action going down elsewhere so here goes nothing: During hi...

November 6, 2007

Who Will Be 1st To Be 2nd?

It has been roughly 30 years since Jim Holloway established Trice (aka Another Hollway Route) at Flagstaff Mountain. Jim Holloway on Trice Photo: Rob Candelaria via Peter Beal Now...

November 4, 2007

2007 HP40 Triple Crown Results

Unofficial HP40 Triple Crown results courtesy of Ryan Olson - 1) Paul Robinson 2) James Webb 3) Jason Kehl

November 1, 2007

Governor Dodge Bouldering

Right about the time that I got injured earlier this year I heard about some bouldering 2 hours away in Governor Dodge State Park. Ever since then I've been eager to get out there...

October 31, 2007

HP 40 Day 2

Day 2 at HP 40 dawned to more fantastic weather. Despite the Boulderween festivities promised for later in the evening the campground didn't seem that crowded and the boulders were...

October 30, 2007

HP 40 Day 1

Last weekend, Amy and I took 5 kids from our climbing team for a long weekend to Horse Pens 40 in Alabama. Having been there a few times myself I was really excited for the kids to...

October 24, 2007

Boulderween Weekend

Tomorrow we are heading to HP40 in Alabama for the Boulderween event that benefits the Southeastern Climbers Coalition. I've only been there previously during Indian Pow-wows and B...

October 23, 2007

Pringle Dominates

Fresh off a 3.5 month trip to Europe that yielded an impressive ticklist of 1 5.14d (Realization), 1 5.14c, 5 5.14b's and 8 5.14a's (3 onsight or flash), Ethan Pringle has returned...

Wheel of Life (V16) - Chris Webb-Parsons
October 19, 2007

Wheel Of Life (V16) Video

Wheel of Life (V16) - Chris Webb-Parsons Watch on youtube Earlier this week I reported that Chris Web Parsons had repeated Wheel of Life (V16) at the Grampians, Australia. You can...

October 17, 2007

Full 2007 Hound Ears Results

The full results for the 2007 Triple Crown Bouldering event at Hound Ears have been posted .  Also, check out Scotty Gross's blog for some nice pictures from the comp.

October 16, 2007

New Frontrange Pictures

Check out BoulderingMedia.com for new pictures from Independence Pass, CO and the recent Horsetooth Hang at the Horestooth Reservoir outside of Ft. Collins.

October 16, 2007

Gunks Bouldering

What better way to start recapping my trip to the Gunks than to talk about bouldering?

October 16, 2007

Wheel of Life (V16) Repeated

22 year old Chris Webb Parsons has repeated Dai Koyamada's Wheel of Life (V16) at the Hollow Mountain Cave of the Grampians, Australia. At 60 moves long, this link up of several ha...

The Automater V13 Rocky Mountain National Park
October 15, 2007

Jamie Emerson Sends Automator (V13)

The Automater V13 Rocky Mountain National Park Watch on youtube

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October 8, 2007

News & Notes! 10/8/2007

I've spent way too much time spraying about myself lately and not nearly enough time spraying about the accomplishments of others. Here is my attempt to make up for this fact: Andr...

October 3, 2007

We Hike, We Like?

With the Horsetooth Hang taking place this past weekend at the Horsetooth Reservoir it was a perfect opportunity for some of the Frontrange's elite to try and tackle the longstandi...

October 1, 2007

Monday Morning Video

Due to some schedule adjustments at work I don't have as much time on Monday mornings to put together my spray summary for the previous week so I will have to keep this brief. We h...

September 28, 2007

Devil's Lake - 9/22-23/2007

Here are a few pictures with related storytelling from our weekend at Devil's Lake.  More pictures than what is seen here can be viewed by visiting the pictures page . On Satu...

September 28, 2007

Dosage 5: Albarracin Bouldering

Enjoy this clip of the bouldering in Albarracin, Spain as a reminder why the climbing in Europe is probably way better than it is here. Situated 3,000 feet above sea level, it seem...

September 26, 2007

Devil's Lake Pictures

I added some pictures from the past weekend's adventures at Devil's Lake to the pictures page .  Amy and I spent Saturday bouldering with Tony & Sarah at the North Shore...

September 25, 2007

Tony Lamiche Ode Video

Last week Tony Lamiche made the 5th ascent of Daniel Woods's Mt. Evans, CO testpiece Ode to the Modern Man (V14).  You can see video of the send by clicking here . He also has...

September 17, 2007

News & Notes - 9/17/2007

Let's get back to the spray... Paul Robinson made the 2nd ascent of Harry Roberton's Both Sides of the Spectrum (V12). He also put a new V9 highball at Camp Dick which he called Th...

Tony Lamiche
September 11, 2007

Clear Blue Skies

Well, it looks like the French invasion has begun and Chad Greedy is on the scene. Tony Lamiche climbing 2 V12's in 1 day at Mt. Evans, CO: Tony Lamiche Watch on youtube

escalade à rockland
September 6, 2007

Rocklands Bouldering

Check out this video of the infmaous Fred Rouhling and others bouldering in the Rocklands of South Africa.  All problems depicted weigh in at V11 or harder. escalade à rocklan...

September 5, 2007

Bit of News

Here is a bit of news for your Wednesday: Paul Robinson has made the 4th ascent of Ode to the Modern Man (V14) at Mt. Evans after Woods, Landman and Jorgenson. This would be Paul's...

August 29, 2007

Freaks of the Industry

Paul Robinson added Freaks of the Industry (V13) to his impressive ticklist yesterday. That means that in the past 8 days he has done 1 V15, 3 V13s, 1 V12, 1 V11 and 1 V10. He even...

August 27, 2007

News & Notes - 08/27/2007

As usual, I go away from a computer for a weekend and the sendtrain begins... The big news is that Paul Robinson has made the 3rd ascent of Jade (V15 for now) in RMNP. The day afte...

August 22, 2007

And Then There Were None?

Sean McColl has made the 2nd ascent of Daniel Woods's Aslan (V14) in RMNP. This brings the number of unrepeated problems in the Park to 0...for now. The 23 move problem is not typi...

Mandala sit start tony lamiche
August 20, 2007

Tony Lamiche - French Invasion?

The news on 8a.nu is that French crimp master Tony Lamiche is coming back to America : Kairn : Your projects? Tony : Beginning of septembre, I will leave for the US for a 2 months...

August 17, 2007

The Nothing - Mt. Evans

There is a (another) very cool new video up at MomentumVM .  It is the first in two part series on highballs at Mt. Evans by Chuck Fryberger.  The first part features Ben...

August 8, 2007

Landman Bros. go to Squamish

Check out a short video put together on some of the problems that Tyler and Jeff Landman did on their recent trip to Squamish, BC.  Here are the problems featured in the video...

August 8, 2007

Ty Landman’s "Hour of Chaos"

Here is an excerpt from a nice write-up Ty did for moonclimbing.com about his recent repeat of Jade (V15): I chalked my hands and arranged my hands on the start holds. I pulled on...

August 6, 2007

Prediction Review

At the end of May, I made a few predictions about some events at the pinnacle of difficulty bouldering I thought might happen this summer: Ode to the Modern Man (V15) at Mt. Evans...

August 3, 2007

New Media Flavor

If you are still wondering when the next update of MomementumVM is going to be (apparently soon?), here is something to hold you over (as long as you don't mind navigating through...

August 1, 2007

Pad Stashing in RMNP

Back in the day when I visited RMNP to explore the alpine bouldering there was to be done there, I distinctly remember seeing some pads around the boulders that curiously didn't se...

Dave Graham Bouldering Dreamtime
July 31, 2007

Dave Graham - Dreamtime

In commemoration of his sending Realization , here is a quality video from 2002 of Dave Graham climbing Dreamtime (V14*) at Cresciano, Switzerland. Dave Graham Bouldering Dreamtime...

July 30, 2007

More News & Notes - 7/30/2007

I really dropped the ball this morning when I failed to mention a few more tidbits to check out: An updated version of the already phenomenal guidebook to sport climbing at the Red...

July 26, 2007

Kelly McBride Sends V11

Props to Kelly McBride for sending Kind Traverse (V11) at Emerald Lake in RMNP. Nice Work! Photo (of practice sending) by sock hands Pretty strong for someone from Wisconsin.

July 25, 2007

Mt. Evans Photos

Click photo to become enlightened... Click the photo and become enlightened to the fact that there is more climbing at Mt. Evans, CO than just the understandably legendary Dali Bou...

July 13, 2007

Ty Landman Videos

Here are a few new videos of Ty Landman doing his thing. The Antihero (V13) - Sit start to Flash Gordon (V10) in the Ozarks of Arkansas. Flash Gordon starts on the slopey rail appa...

July 4, 2007

Aspen? California! Beautiful!

Ryan Olson has been spending his summer exploring new boulders near Independence Pass outside of Aspen, CO. He recently put up two videos on ColoradoClimbs showing off some of the...

July 2, 2007

News & Notes - 7/2/2007

Here are some tidbits and things to check out: Dave Graham recently added another 5.14d to his impressive list of sends when he sent Ali-Hulk at Rodellar, Spain. Infamous Ali-hulk...

Daniel Woods on First Ascent of Jade, V14
July 2, 2007

Jade Video

I have returned safely from Las Vegas with both my marriage and my finances still intact so it was a successful trip. While I sort things out, be sure to check out this video of Da...

Chuck Fryberger Bouldering in South Africa Pt.1
June 27, 2007

Climbers Behind The Lense

It's not a secret that I was not a big fan of the climbing movie Specimen made by Chuck Fryberger. With that said, I have really enjoyed most of his short videos (if you fast forwa...

June 26, 2007

How’d It Feel?

How's this for a 3rd day on circuit at The Park:  Handy Capps (V9), Centaur (V12), The Automator (V13) x2?, Tommy's Arete (V7), Aslan (V14)?  Notice the sick lock-off str...

June 25, 2007

News & Notes - 6/25/2007

Finally back with it...somewhat... Of course the big news while I was gone was Daniel Woods fulfilling another portion of my earlier predictions when he did the first ascent of the...

June 14, 2007

Canadian Bouldering Nationals

The Canadian National Bouldering Championships were held last month in Ottawa, Ontario. Famously strong youth climber, who isn't really a youth anymore, Sean McColl took it down fo...

June 12, 2007

Do Me A Solid…

...and try to mix in a rest day. It never seemed to work all that well for me, but part of being a sick strong climber seems to be the ability to climb several days on without gett...

Traversing in R.M.N.P
June 7, 2007

Traversing The Park

Freaks of the Industry at RMNP, CO was first climbed by James Litz in 2003 and has been repeated several times. Is it V13 or V14? I guess that depends on who you ask. Either way, i...

June 7, 2007

Teva Mountain Games 2007

Here are the results from this year's bouldering contest... basically a repeat of last year. Wade David has the goods on the photos. 1 Daniel Woods 1 Alex Puccio 2 Paul Robinson 2...

June 5, 2007

South Dakota Bouldering

Check out the latest post on b3bouldering.com for Jamie's first installment on his trip to South Dakota. I for one haven't heard or read a whole lot on the bouldering up that way b...

May 29, 2007

News & Notes Returns! 5/29/2007

More on the weekend later but here is some spray from the past week: Helping me get my previous predictions off on the right foot, Ty Landman made the 2nd ascent of Ode To The Mode...

May 18, 2007

DWS Method

A couple of months back Paul Robinson made the FA of a rad problem called A Wrinkle In Time (V11) at Joe's Valley, UT. It is named as such because it ascends the boulder above a ra...

May 8, 2007

Summer 2001 Road Trip: Lumpy Ridge

Lumpy Ridge The word lumpy is an apt word to describe the bouldering at Lumpy Ridge. The rock was very crystallized and rough on the skin. I think I remember us climbing there a fe...

nick duttle on esperanza v14
May 7, 2007

Nick Duttle Esperanza (V14) Video

Nick Duttle recently sent Esperanza (V14) at Hueco Tanks, TX. nick duttle on esperanza v14 Watch on youtube Here is the video

May 4, 2007

Summer 2001 Road Trip: RMNP Rest Day

The "Rest" Day On one of our rest days I pushed for a hike to the top of Long's Peak. That was met with a lukewarm reception so we instead decided to hike to the lake pictured belo...

May 3, 2007

Summer 2001 Road Trip: RMNP Bouldering

RMNP Bouldering A few more pictures from "The Park" Mike Nash attempting an unkown problem near the Kind Traverse Mike attempting the hyperclassic Deep Puddle Dynamics (V9) Sundev...

May 2, 2007

Summer 2001 Road Trip: Camp Dick

Camp Dick Peter was friends with a local named Josh Heiney who was nice enough to take us on a tour of a what I believe was a newer area at the time, Camp Dick. Though the rock was...

May 1, 2007

Summer 2001 Road Trip: Chaos Canyon

Chaos Canyon There isn't much you can say to describe the bouldering and the atmosphere at Chaos Canyon in Rocky Mountain National Park. It has to be one of the best settings to cl...

May 1, 2007

Summer 2001 Road Trip

It seems like a different lifetime, but back in the summer of 2001 I went on a one month road trip after I graduated from High School. The destinations were Colorado for some alpin...

April 27, 2007

All’s Not Well In Swizzy

Mixed news out of the climbing paradises of Switzerland. The good news is that James Pearson has made his 2nd flash of a V13 boulder. I had previously reported that he flashed Gany...

April 27, 2007

Valley Bouldering

When we did some bouldering in Yosemite last summer for our Honeymoon, I had assumed that all the bouldering had to have been tapped out. People have been climbing in the Valley fo...

April 23, 2007

News & Notes - 4/23/2007

After a bit of a hiatus, here is some spray: Jamie Emerson sent Circadian Rhythm (V13) at Poudre Canyon. Video is already available here . In the past few weeks Daniel Woods has se...

April 13, 2007

Spring Break

I guess it’s not really called “Spring Break” any more for me now that I work for a living, but nevertheless this past weekend/week served as our Spring Break trip for the year. I...

April 1, 2007

Dark Waters First Ascent Video

Here is a video of Daniel Woods doing the FA of Dark Waters (V12/13) at Clear Creek Canyon, CO last spring:

March 29, 2007

The Mandala

In an apparent effort to turn the classic Buttermilks problem The Mandala into a western version of the Dark Waters boulder in Clear Creek, CO, two new variations/lines were recent...

March 28, 2007

Not a bad day…

Ethan Pringle had a pretty good day up at Poudre Canyon yesterday. He sent Dave Graham's classic problem Circadian Rhythm (V13) . He also managed to repeat Hollow's Way (not in the...

March 26, 2007

News & Notes - 3/26/2007

Here are a few news & notes from the past week: As I mentioned earlier , Paul Robinson had a pretty good day at the Buttermilks when he sent 2 v14's in one day. Dave Graham redpoin...

March 25, 2007

Paul Robinson

There's not much else to say except that Paul Robinson has been crushing it lately. In the past 2 days in Bishop he has done the following: Mandala SDS - V14 in 1 day - same day as...

March 23, 2007

Wisconsin Bouldering: Devil’s Lake

I had the day off today so I decided to go and do some exploring up at one of the only crags here in Wisconsin. This of course meant a trip to Devil's Lake State Park. I will be th...

March 21, 2007

Red House Video

Here is a little video that my friend Eric was nice enough to put together from a trip we took to Little Rock City/Stone Fort last year. The problem is called Red House . It was on...

March 19, 2007

Burnout Video

ColoradoClimbs.com has the video of Jamie Emerson doing the 2nd ascent of Ryan Olson's new V12 Burnout .

March 19, 2007

News & Notes - 3/19/2007

A few tidbits from the past week: Another week another FA for Dave Graham . This time it is the FA of a V13 boulder problem he has called Do or Die at Cogul, Spain. You can also re...

March 16, 2007

TGIF

Leaving town for the weekend so here are some cool people/sites you can check out in the meantime: Ryan Olson has two pretty cool sites that are worth checking out on a regular bas...

March 13, 2007

Few Extra Bishop Bouldering Pictures

Here are a few leftover pictures that Tim Kettering was nice enough to forward to me.

March 12, 2007

News & Notes - 3/12/2007

Ethan Pringle has repeated Fred Nicole's Eperanza (V14) at Hueco Tanks, TX. Fred made the first ascent back in 2001 Stewart Watson has repeated Ben Moon's Voyager (V13). You can se...

March 9, 2007

Mandala 2nd Ascent Video

Since we're talking about Dave Graham again, here is an old school video of him doing the 2nd ascent of The Mandala back in 2002:

March 7, 2007

Need Some Mo?

If you are need of some mo, you can head over to Modump where they are back after a bit of a lull with some new bouldering videos: Hueco Tanks Anal Intruder #10 (V11) Crimping Chri...

March 6, 2007

Envy & Joe’s Valley Bouldering

First off, despite the fact that I tend to read way too much about climbers and know more about their sends than they probably do, I do not really know any of the climbers that I r...

March 6, 2007

Bishop Bouldering Pictures: Sad Boulders

Here is the last of the decent pictures I have from my trip to Bishop. These are from the Sad boulders. These shots have more of a professional flavor because they were taken by a...

March 4, 2007

Bishop Bouldering Pictures: Happy Boulders Pt. 2

Here is the second set of pictures from the Happy Boulders: Weapons of Mass Distraction Serengeti Atari almost ate it hard...

March 2, 2007

Bishop Bouldering Pictures: Happy Boulders Pt. 1

Here is the first set of pictures from the Happy Boulders: Hulk I suck... Heavenly Path (best V1 ever) Big Chicken

February 28, 2007

Bishop Bouldering Pictures: Buttermilks

I'll be posting a few pictures a day over the next few days from my trip to Bishop last November. I'll start with some pictures from the Buttermilks. High Plains Drifter Cave Probl...

February 24, 2007

Horse Pens 40

It's not a big secret that Horse Pens 40 has some of the best bouldering in the Southeast and arguably in the whole country. I have been to only a handful of the "destination" boul...

February 22, 2007

New Ethan Pringle Blog

Ethan Pringle has a new Pro Blog over at Climbing Magazine's website . Some good pictures and a good insight into all of the cool bouldering he has been doing lately.

February 21, 2007

"What was the standard…

...you know...they're going to get flashed" - paraphrasing Dave Graham in Dosage 4. Speaking of standard setting problems getting flashed, Freakclimbing has a good story about the...

February 20, 2007

"Crown of Aragorn" Video

There is a pretty cool new video over at Jamie Emerson's new site . The video is of Jamie doing an ascent of the uber-classic "Crown of Aragorn" (V13) at Hueco Tanks, TX. "Crown" i...

February 20, 2007

2007 ABS Nationals Results

Here are the results from the ABS National Bouldering Competition held Feb 16-17 in Maryland. Men 1 Daniel Woods 4400.00 2 Paul Robinson 4400.00 3 Sean McColl 4400.00 Women 1 Alex...

Red House at Little Rock City
February 1, 2007

Climbing Videos

Click here to be taken to the front page I will be updating this thread as I find new videos that I come across. Click a link below to be taken directly to that video on this page:...

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