Archive | February, 2008
MVM Contest Winner

MVM Contest Winner

Posted February 7, 2008 at 8:33 am · Comments { 2 } ·

Congratulations to JPWill who is the winner of a one month subscription to the Momentum Video Magazine. You will be contacted shortly. A big thanks to the roughly 40 people who entered the contest. It was good to see all the older names as well as all the new people. Hopefully I don’t have to […]

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Metolius Master Cams

Metolius Master Cams

Posted February 7, 2008 at 2:56 am · Comments { 4 } ·

Like any good addiction, putting together a trad rack is one that always leaves you looking for that next piece of gear to buy. Ever since I started building my rack I’ve been thinking about what smaller cams to add in order to give me more versatility. Of course the CCH Aliens are popular, and […]

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News & Notes – 2/6/08

News & Notes – 2/6/08

Posted February 6, 2008 at 8:21 am · Comments { 6 } ·

James Pearson, who is better known on this site for having flashed 3 V13 boulder problems, recently returned to the Gritstone of the UK to establish a new E10 route on the Cratcliffe Groove. You can download a video preview of Pearson working the route by clicking here. It doesn’t sound like falling from the […]

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Epic "Free Solo" in Squamish

Posted February 5, 2008 at 7:23 am · Comments { 4 } ·

Check out this video of rigging expert Matt Maddaloni attempting to “free solo” Young Blood (5.13a) on the Cacodaemon boulder in Squamish, BC. [youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=5OmbEkh24r0] Video from The Range Life Here is what Matt had to say: We set up a trapeez net out in space below the route using a 30 ft circular high strength […]

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2008 Adult National Championships Video

2008 Adult National Championships Video

Posted February 4, 2008 at 8:41 pm · Comments { 4 } ·

The highlight reel from the recent SCS Adult National Championships is now available in the Free area of the Momentum Video Magazine. Mike Call also has a top 10 list of moments that he took away from the comp. I believe that there was even the same large red hold (or very similar) from the […]

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Hard, Unrepeated American Boulders

Posted February 4, 2008 at 7:22 am · Comments { 211 } ·

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 these problems (Most of these grades are pure speculation from outside observers): Nuclear War – V14 – Matt Bosley – Harriman State Park, […]

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MVM Subscription Contest Reminder

MVM Subscription Contest Reminder

Posted February 1, 2008 at 2:39 pm · Comments { 3 } ·

Just a reminder that you have until next week Tuesday to leave a comment on the MVM Subscription Contest Post to be in the drawing for a free 1 month subscription to MVM. Big thanks to Mike Call and MVM for donating this prize!  A big thanks also to all those that have participated thus […]

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