Climbing Narcissist | Blogging The Climbing World

Posted on July 3, 2009

Climbing Video: Nic Oklobzija Climbing Chumscrubber (V12) 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 well known is that there is at least some summertime bouldering to be had as well with the one area getting most of the attention lately being Way Lake.

Posted on July 2, 2009

Mysterious New Five Ten Shoe Identified

Off the Board

Earlier this year there was a lot of interest shown in a pair of mysterious blue Five Ten shoes that looked very similar to the recently discontinued, but highly popular, V10s. Keep reading for some more information on these shoes.

Posted on July 1, 2009

Pro Climber Injury Update

Off the Board

Updates on the injuries of a few well known climbers courtesy of Urban Climber

Posted on June 30, 2009

Climbing Video: Dave Graham Big Worm (V13/14) FA, Nalle Hukkataival Working Jade (V15)

Bouldering Climbing Videos

Two of the world’s best doing their thing in the alpine areas of Colorado

Posted on June 30, 2009

Sharma Flashes 300 Ft. 5.14b At Roc Trip Millau

Climbing News Sport Climbing

Chris Sharma makes his presence felt at the 2009 Petzl Roc Trip Millau. UPDATED

Big Ups To Footage Of Chris Sharma Working Pachamama (5.15a)

June 27, 2009

Video Dump Friday

June 26, 2009

2 Out Of 3 Ain’t Bad For Honnold & Leary

June 26, 2009

The Players DVD Review

June 25, 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).

3 Comments

Harness Humor

Pimpin’ & Crimpin’ helps you interpret what your partner’s harness says about them

0 Comments

Another Update On The Five Ten Projects

Since it’s unlikely I will ever be healthy for a long enough period of time to put my Five Ten Projects through their paces, this updated review at Sicky Gnar Gnar is going to be your best source of information.

0 Comments

Prana Interviews Fred Nicole

Prana has a brief interview on their blog with bouldering legend Fred Nicole

0 Comments

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 as important as working out on a campus board.

3 Comments

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. Picture of Robinson from Chuck Fryberger. Pictures of Schulte.

3 Comments

Adam Ondra Repeats Corona (5.15a)

Adam Ondra has done the first repeat of the hardest route in Frankenjura, Germany, Markus Bock’s Corona (5.15a). Pictures from Vojtech Vrzba.

0 Comments

CO Based Mountaineers Missing In China

The news of the possible disappearance in China of Boulder, CO based climbers Micah Dash and Jonny Copp along with filmmaker Wade Johnson has been blazing around the internet today on blogs, news sites, twitter and The Facebook. Visit this blog for all the updates. My thoughts are with the friends and families…

9 Comments

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 suggested a grade of V14.

4 Comments

View The Archives