Climbing Areas Archives: Arkansas

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 Few Hated By Many (2nd ascent?).  Webb also did 4 V11’s.

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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?

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Daniel Woods Arkansas Bouldering Update

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 V13 called PCP which adds some new climbing into the finish of Chunk Up The Deuce (V13) and a new V11 called Stackin’ Paper in Stack Rock, AR. [...]

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Only The “Highest Caliber Of Wood Grained Sandstone” For Daniel Woods…

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 presumably what lured the likes of Ethan Pringle, Ty Landman and Dave Graham to the woods of Arkansas. Given the two high profile pieces on Arkansas bouldering, it was only a matter of time before other strong climbers decided to stop to check things out. UPDATED 12/30/08

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Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Bouldering

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 segments in both Dosage III and V and much verbal hyping, we were expecting no less than a world class bouldering area. As with most things in life, reality often fails to meet one’s expectations.

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“Fifty Words…” & Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Sneak Peak

“Fifty Words…” & Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Sneak Peak

Fifty Words For… …Get A Life??  …A Job??  I’m not really sure what to make of the mini-melodrama that took place at the Red this weekend.  Here is a brief synopsis for those interested in reading about immature climber antics. There is a route at the Red River Gorge in KY called Fifty Words For [...]

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Exclusive Details On Contents Of Dosage 5

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 will be comprising the next highly anticipated release from Big Up Productions.

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