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 The Tragedy of Commons. Ty Landman made the 3rd ascent of Daniel Woods’s Aslan (V14) in Lower Chaos Canyon, RMNP. Andy [...]
Purgatory
Over the Labor Day weekend I had an opportunity to check out the crag Purgatory at the Red River Gorge. I had always wanted to go there pre-injury so I could check out the hyper classic route Paradise Lost (5.13b) but I sadly never made it there. Purgatory also made a lot of news last [...]
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Mountain Climbing – Wisconsin Style
It was such a beautiful day for my day off today and seeing as climbing was out of the question, I decided to do some mountain climbing instead. Unfortunately I live in Wisconsin. Therefore my only option for gaining some altitude was to climb manmade structures. Behold the highest point in Waukesha County at Lapham [...]
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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:

Updated Ethan Pringle Pro Blog
Ethan Pringle has updated his Climbing.com pro blog. He has had a pretty big summer since his last update mainly due to the fact that he recently made the 5th ascent of Realization. He recounts the difficult circumstance he had to overcome in order to realize the send, and there are some great pictures of [...]
Roadside Attraction
Over the Labor Day weekend, I was fortunate enough to be able to climb one of the more classic trad routes at the Red River Gorge, Roadside Attraction.
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Updated Dave Graham Blog
After no updates for 2 months, Dave Graham is back with an updated Climbing.com pro blog. Obviously the big news since his last entry was his repeat of Realization. In the blog, he outlines the frustrations involved in projecting a line of such difficulty. As for what’s next: Next up in life ? SLC for [...]
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When In Doubt Pack It Out
May 16, 2012
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Gravelle Repeats Echale (V14)
May 16, 2012
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El Cap Report Returns For Spring 2012
May 15, 2012
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2nd Ascent Of Mystic Stylez (V15) By Dave MacLeod
May 15, 2012
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Hayden Kennedy Climbing Carbondale Short Bus (5.14-)
May 14, 2012
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Ashima Hits The New York Times
May 13, 2012
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Video Friday – 5/11/2012
May 11, 2012
News & Notes
When In Doubt Pack It Out
I don’t know about you, but I always try my best to climb close to an actual bathroom. In case you don’t, the Access Fund has a nice refresher on what to do when nature calls.
Gravelle Repeats Echale (V14)
I guess it shouldn’t be surprising that with training like this that Canadian Yves Gravelle was able to climb his first V14 in Daniel Woods’ Echale in Clear Creek Canyon according to his 8a scorecard.
El Cap Report Returns For Spring 2012
So, listen up Cubicle Pukes!! Put down your work, clear the room, put on some cool tunes, and come with me to the Valley of your dreams, in this, the first of many Reports to follow.
Yep, the El Cap Report is back.





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