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Odub Interviews Alex Johnson

Posted March 9, 2009 at 4:05 am · Comments { 0 } ·

Odub has a funny interview up with reigning ABS Nationals champ Alex Johnson.

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Another V13 FA In Hueco For Nalle Hukkataival

Posted March 6, 2009 at 6:49 am · Comments { 4 } ·

In addition to his FA of The Machinist (V13), Nalle Hukkataival managed another V13 FA before leaving Hueco Tanks. He climbed an obvious sit start to Dirty Martini On The Rocks (V9-12 on 8a.nu) to create Tequila Sunrise (V13).  Check out Hukkataival’s blog for his updated U.S. trip ticklist where we learn that he flashed a grand total of 4 V12s while in Hueco!

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Mike Doyle On The Unexpected Send

Posted March 6, 2009 at 6:42 am · Comments { 0 } ·

Mike Doyle recently surprised himself by redpointing The Route Of All Evil (5.14a) at the VRG.  Check out his blog for an excellent post on this phenomena of the “unexpected send”.

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Lynn Hill Interview At TheLowDown

Posted March 5, 2009 at 4:41 am · Comments { 0 } ·

TheLowDown has a nice interview with Lynn Hill posted that focuses on her recent repeat of Chablanke (V11/12) at Hueco Tanks, TX.

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Chuck Fryberger’s Thoughts On Fred Nicole

Posted March 4, 2009 at 8:29 am · Comments { 0 } ·

Chuck Fryberger has an excellent collection of his thoughts and impressions gleaned from working with bouldering legend Fred Nicole.  Very cool stuff.

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Terre De Sienne (V14) Repeated Twice

Posted March 3, 2009 at 7:07 am · Comments { 8 } ·

Jon Cardwell and Matt Wilder have made the 5th and 6th ascents respectively of Fred Nicole’s Terre De Sienne (V14) at Hueco Tanks, TX.

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Patagonia Tin Shed Update

Posted February 26, 2009 at 6:27 am · Comments { 0 } ·

Patagonia has updated their interactive Tin Shed website with a batch of new stories and videos.  Check their blog for the list of updates.

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