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• Video Friday – Top 10 Highest Rated & Most Viewed Videos Of 2011
• “That High Up Who Wouldn’t Need A Diaper?”
• The Wizard’s Apprentice & Park Life
• The Plot Thickens On Cerro Torre
• Alex Honnold Opens New Highball “Too Big To Flail” In Bishop
• Defining Your Style
• If Only We Could All Be Failures Like Adam Ondra
• Video Friday – 1/20/2012
• Kruk & Kennedy Weigh In On Cerro Torre Controversy

Highest Rated Videos

• Enzo Oddo Climbing La Rambla original (5.15a) At Siurana - (Rating: 5.0, Votes: 5)
• Park Life - (Rating: 4.8, Votes: 25)
• A Desert Life - (Rating: 4.7, Votes: 47)
• Adam Ondra Bouldering In Font Part 1 - (Rating: 4.7, Votes: 29)
• Yosemite Timelapse - (Rating: 4.7, Votes: 19)
• Possible New V14 From Michele Caminati - (Rating: 4.7, Votes: 17)
• Adam Ondra Bouldering In Font Part 2 - (Rating: 4.7, Votes: 16)
• Barbara Zangerl Climbing Hotel Supramonte (400m, 5.13d) - (Rating: 4.7, Votes: 6)
• Mayan Smith-Gobat Climbing On The Salathé Wall - (Rating: 4.6, Votes: 14)
• Adam Ondra Bouldering In Font Part 3: Gecko Assis (V14) Flash - (Rating: 4.5, Votes: 17)

Popular Posts & Videos For January 2012 from Climbing Narcissist

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Before we take the final step forward into 2012, I wanted to take one final moment to look back at the people and stories that were making news in 2011.  But first, here are the most popular Posts and Videos for December:

Popular Posts For December 2011

1. Gioia (V16) Repeated By Adam Ondra
2. Adam Ondra Visits Font, Normal Adam Ondra-Type Sending Ensues
3. Final Update On Mike Lyons Case
4. Video Friday – 12/16/2011
5. Combing Through DPM’s Stash

Popular Videos For December 2011

• Sasha DiGiulian Sending Pure Imagination (5.14d) - (Rating: 4.9, Votes: 34)
• Adam Ondra Climbing Gioia (V16) - (Rating: 4.6, Votes: 33)
• Alex Huber Talks Adam Ondra - (Rating: 4.6, Votes: 19)
• Nalle Hukkataival Flashing Crown Of Aragorn (V13) - (Rating: 4.5, Votes: 13)
• Adam Ondra Climbing Two V15's In Switzerland - (Rating: 4.3, Votes: 28)
• Ron Kauk Climbing Midnight Lightning (V8) - (Rating: 4.3, Votes: 11)
• Tara Reynvaan Climbing Kings Of Rap (5.12d) At Smith Rock - (Rating: 4.3, Votes: 10)
• Nalle Hukkataival Dispatching 3 Hueco V13's - (Rating: 4.2, Votes: 18)
• To The Rainbow - (Rating: 4.1, Votes: 16)
• 2011: A Year Of Failing - (Rating: 3.9, Votes: 20)

Looking back on 2011 as a whole, here are the climbers and climbing areas that were mentioned most often on the site.  Click any of the links to read more.

Most Mentioned Climbers In 2011

1. Adam Ondra (29 posts, 18 videos)
2. Daniel Woods (29 posts, 14 videos)
3. Paul Robinson (16 posts, 16 videos)
4. Sasha DiGiulian (24 posts, 6 videos)
5. Dave Graham (11 posts, 14 videos)

Most Mentioned Climbing Areas In 2011

1. Hueco Tanks (13 posts, 24 videos)
2. Yosemite (17 posts, 20 videos)
3. Red River Gorge (21 posts, 11 videos)
4. Fontainebleau (8 posts, 17 videos)
5. Bishop (9 posts, 15 videos)

And finally, here are the top 10 most popular stories based on the number of times each story was viewed:

Most Popular Posts By Pageviews In 2011

1. Chris Sharma Does First Ascent Of First Round First Minute In Margalef
2. Well-Known Youth Climbing Coach Mike Lyons Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges
3. The Story Of Two Worlds (V15) 2nd Ascent By Paul Robinson
4. Paul Robinson Interview & V15 Repeat In Fontainebleau
5. Alex Honnold Keeps It Chill On “60 Minutes
6. Carlo Traversi Repeats The Game (V15?) In Boulder Canyon
7. John Bachar’s Training Journals
8. Time For A Shoe Checkup?
9. Adam Ondra Makes Quick Work Of Chilam Balam
10. World’s Tallest Climbing Wall Coming To Reno?

There were many other big stories that didn’t quite make the list, but suffice to say that 2011 was a pretty unforgettable year in the world of climbing.  I wonder what 2012 holds in store…

2011 Year In Review from Climbing Narcissist

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Via the good folks at Petzl come these helpful Holiday Tech Tips that you can leave out for Santa tonight…

Holiday Tech Tips For Santa from Climbing Narcissist

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5. Tips For Climbing 5.12
6. Chris Sharma Opens New 5.15 In Santa Linya
7. Potential 5.15a FA In Santa Ana By Adam Ondra
8. Contest: Win A Copy Of The Petzl All Access DVD

Popular Posts

• Adidas Group To Buy Five Ten For $25 Million
• Fred Nicole’s Entlinge (V14/15) Flashed By Daniel Woods
• Adam Taylor Brings 5.15 To The Red River Gorge
• Caldwell Matches Previous Highpoint On Dawn Wall Project
• Possible V16 From Adam Ondra In The Czech Republic
• McColl, Robinson & Woods In Switzerland – Updated

Highest Rated Videos

• Nalle Hukkataival Bouldering In Fontainebleau - (Rating: 4.9, Votes: 14)
• James Pearson Big Wall Climbing In The Alps - (Rating: 4.9, Votes: 8)
• Fred Nicole: My Own Way - (Rating: 4.8, Votes: 18)
• Emily Harrington Climbing Waka Flocka (5.14b) In Rifle - (Rating: 4.8, Votes: 9)
• 5,000 Miles - Part 4: Joe's Valley - (Rating: 4.8, Votes: 8)
• Psyche II Excerpt - Leo Houlding On The Prophet - (Rating: 4.8, Votes: 6)
• Little Cottonwood Canyon Classics - Episode 1 - (Rating: 4.8, Votes: 5)
• Tomorrow I Will Be Gone - (Rating: 4.7, Votes: 29)
• Teaser: Western Gold - (Rating: 4.6, Votes: 11)
• The Cape Town: New Boulders In South Africa By Paul Robinson & Others - (Rating: 4.5, Votes: 10)

Popular Posts & Videos For November 2011 from Climbing Narcissist

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Ok, I’ll bite.  While these types of lists seems at least 50% geared toward generating links back to them¹, I thought I would take at least a moment to enjoy being named the #1 climbing blog in this article on Outside Online.  Since I’m a strict adherent to the Brave & Humble™ mantra I don’t generally take much satisfaction from this sort of positive feedback, but I certainly appreciate the recognition nonetheless.

What I appreciate even more though is you, the reader.  I started this site almost five years ago with no real idea where it would go, and I’ve been continually amazed by the positive reaction and support I’ve received over that time.  In that time I’ve also been fortunate to meet some great people in real life², and it’s this confluence of interactions that continually reinforces to me how amazing the climbing community can be.

In many ways the recognition of this Outside list, whatever value it may convey, goes to you.  Without the consistent readership and support from you, I would have stopped doing this long ago.  So, thanks!!

It Was An Honor Just To Be Nominated from Climbing Narcissist

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• Nat Geo Blog Catches Up With Chris Sharma
• Interview With Mayan Smith-Gobat After Freeing Salathé Wall

News & Notes

• News & Notes – 10/12/2011

Highest Rated Videos

• The Season 2: Episode 11 - (Rating: 4.8, Votes: 8)
• Adam Pustelnik & Nico Favresse Repeating Orbayu - (Rating: 4.7, Votes: 18)
• Jimmy Webb On The FA Of Barn Door 2000 (V12) - (Rating: 4.7, Votes: 14)
• 5,000 Miles - Part 3: Priest Draw - (Rating: 4.6, Votes: 11)
• Lander Rock Climbing - (Rating: 4.5, Votes: 13)
• Sam Elias Climbing Tomfoolery (5.14b) In Rifle - (Rating: 4.5, Votes: 13)
• 2011 IFSC Lead World Cup In Boulder Highlights - (Rating: 4.4, Votes: 10)
• Training Tips: Alpine Bouldering - (Rating: 4.4, Votes: 9)
• Summer Bouldering In Rocktown - (Rating: 4.4, Votes: 5)
• Easy Classics In Albarracin - (Rating: 4.4, Votes: 5)

Popular Posts & Videos For October 2011 from Climbing Narcissist

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Popular Posts

• More Solos In Yosemite By Alex Honnold – Updated
• 5.14d Birthday Present For Charlotte Durif
• Notable Repeats By Daniel Woods In Austria
• Payne, Dory Win UBC Pro Tour’s The North Face Open At The 2011 Nor’easter – Updated
• Live From 2011 Unified Bouldering Championships Finale At The North Face Open: Day 1
• Final Words From Adam Ondra On His Rocklands Trip

News & Notes

• News & Notes – 9/14/2011 - Sasha DiGiulian, Ben Spannuth, Dai Koyamada and more…

Highest Rated Videos

• Arnaud Petit Climbing Black Bean (5.13d) In Céüse On Gear - (Rating: 4.9, Votes: 43)
• Slice Of Squamish - (Rating: 4.7, Votes: 39)
• Jonathan Siegrist On The FA Of New World Order (5.14c) At Little Si - (Rating: 4.7, Votes: 34)
• Trailer: A Fine Line - (Rating: 4.6, Votes: 14)
• The Beta - Clinch Knot - (Rating: 4.5, Votes: 12)
• Robert Leistner Climbing Permanent Midnight (V13) - (Rating: 4.5, Votes: 11)
• 5 Months In A Moment With Joe Kinder - (Rating: 4.3, Votes: 16)
• Alex Honnold Interviewed At Arizona's Phalanx Of Will - (Rating: 4.3, Votes: 15)
• Trailer: Tomorrow I Will Be Gone - (Rating: 4.3, Votes: 14)
• The Beta - Hole 18 - (Rating: 4.3, Votes: 13)

Popular Posts & Videos For September 2011 from Climbing Narcissist

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Popular Posts

• Adam Ondra Repeats Monkey Wedding (V15)
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• Reviews Of The Schengen Files, The Swiss Account, Better Than Chocolate & Midwest Unknown
• Video Friday – 8/12/2011
• Honnold Repeats Cobra Crack
• Rocklands Bouldering Draws Attention Of Reuters

News & Notes

•  News & Notes – 8/3/2011 - News & Notes from Jonathan Siegrist, Nick Duttle’s double dip, bouldering getting some mainstream press and more…
• News & Notes – 8/17/2011 - News & Notes of a double dip from Jorg Verhoeven, big free climb second ascents, a new free route on the Diamond and more…

Highest Rated Videos

• Jimmy Chin On Assignment In Yosemite - (Rating: 4.7, Votes: 24)
• A Few From Paul Robinson's 2011 South Africa Trip Part 1 - (Rating: 4.6, Votes: 16)
• Dave MacLeod FFA Of Bongo Bar In Norway - (Rating: 4.6, Votes: 9)
• La Búsqueda - The Search For Bouldering In Morelos, Mexico - (Rating: 4.5, Votes: 26)
• 2011 Bouldering World Cup - Munich - (Rating: 4.5, Votes: 6)
• The Scene Excerpt: Chris Sharma - (Rating: 4.4, Votes: 18)
• Mike Stam - Fear Of Commitment - (Rating: 4.4, Votes: 17)
• Chris Sharma Talks Projects, Climbing In Spain & Sterling Ropes - (Rating: 4.4, Votes: 13)
• Ethan Pringle Climbing Wheel Of Life (V15/5.14d) - (Rating: 4.4, Votes: 8)
• Trailer: The Season 2 - (Rating: 4.2, Votes: 15)

Popular Posts & Videos For August 2011 from Climbing Narcissist

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Popular Posts

• Well-Known Youth Climbing Coach Mike Lyons Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges
• Video Friday – 7/8/2011
• Colorado Alpine Update
• 3rd Ascent Of Jaws II (5.15a) By Mike Foley
• Ethan Pringle Getting It Done In Rocklands
• Video Friday – 7/15/2011
• DiGiulian, Ondra Take Overall Gold At World Championships In Arco, Italy
• CCH Alien Cams Are Coming Back
• Numerous Hard FAs Near Cape Town By Paul Robinson

Highest Rated Videos

• Chris Schulte Cleaning Up At Lincoln Lake - (Rating: 4.9, Votes: 28)
• The North Face: Towers of the Ennedi - (Rating: 4.7, Votes: 20)
• Several Problems From Leavenworth, WA - (Rating: 4.7, Votes: 18)
• Alex Honnold Profile - (Rating: 4.5, Votes: 22)
• Leavenworth Spring Fling - (Rating: 4.3, Votes: 11)
• Tunder Tighs - (Rating: 4.1, Votes: 13)
• Nina Caprez Climbing Fish Eye (5.14b) At Oliana - (Rating: 4.0, Votes: 7)
• 2011 Bouldering World Cup - Barcelona - (Rating: 4.0, Votes: 5)
• Phil Schaal Flashing V12 In Rocklands - (Rating: 3.8, Votes: 6)
• Melloblocco 2011 - (Rating: 3.8, Votes: 6)

Popular Posts & Videos For July 2011 from Climbing Narcissist

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Popular Posts

• Well-Known Youth Climbing Coach Mike Lyons Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges
• John Bachar’s Training Journals
• Video Friday – 6/10/2011
• 2011 Teva Mountain Games: Vail Bouldering World Cup Starts Today
• Daniel Woods Interviewed About World Cups, Sport Climbing & More
• Video Friday – 6/17/2011
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• Petzl GriGri 2 Recall
• Final El Cap Report
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News & Notes

• News & Notes – 6/1/2011 – News & Notes from Ethan Pringle, Carlo Traversi, Will Stanhope and more…

Highest Rated Videos

• Dave Graham 2nd Ascent Of Koyaanisqatsi - (Rating: 4.8, Votes: 16)
• Adam Ondra Climbing 2 5.15s In Spain - (Rating: 4.7, Votes: 11)
• 2011 Teva Mountain Games: Women's Bouldering World Cup Finals Highlights - (Rating: 4.6, Votes: 12)
• 2011 Bouldering World Cup – Eindhoven - (Rating: 4.6, Votes: 5)
• Keller Rinaudo Climbing Trebuchet (5.14b) In The New River Gorge - (Rating: 4.5, Votes: 26)
• Behind The Scenes With Organic Bouldering - (Rating: 4.4, Votes: 8)
• Chris Schulte Sending Atlas Shrugged (V12) In Red Rocks - (Rating: 4.4, Votes: 7)
• Jimmy Webb & Brian Antheunisse At Lincoln Lake - (Rating: 4.4, Votes: 5)
• Zanskar Odyssey Part 5 - (Rating: 4.3, Votes: 12)
• 2011 Teva Mountain Games: Men's Bouldering World Cup Finals Highlights - (Rating: 4.3, Votes: 6)

Popular Posts & Videos For June 2011 from Climbing Narcissist

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