As far as guidebooks go, the current edition of the “Climber’s Guide to Devil’s Lake” by Sven Olaf Swartling is the epitome of the phrase “it is what it is”. It is far from spectacular, what with its grainy black and white butt shot pictures and somewhat vague topos. However, the book is pretty thorough […]
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New Devil’s Lake Guidebook Delayed?
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Amateur Hour At Devil’s Lake
After two frustrating weekends that involved no outdoor climbing, this past weekend we made it out to the quartzite bluffs of Devil’s Lake. The crew consisted of Mrs. Narc, Old School, Mrs. Old School and myself. Needless to say, dozens of e-mails back and forth all week had my palms sweating in anticipation. We spent […]
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Niagara Glen Bouldering Access In Jeopardy
Bouldering access at the Canadian area Niagara Glen is in jeopardy. Located just across the border from Buffalo, NY, “The Glen” is a popular destination for U.S. & Canadian climbers alike. Visit the local access coalition website for details on how you can help. Even if you have never been there, consider contacting the land managers to show your support for continued access to the quality bouldering found at The Glen! (Via JH)
Girl Talk In Rifle
If you are looking for some evidence that people can get along in this crazy world of partisan presidential politics and large financial institution collapse, look no further than the limestone walls of Rifle, CO.
Chris Sharma’s ‘Jumbo Love’ (5.15b)
Looking for more on Big Up’s latest movie Progression and Chris Sharma’s Jumbo Love? Check out these posts! The dust has settled on Chris Sharma sending his project at Clark Mt., which gives us some time to reflect on important things like the name of the route and how hard it is. The route is […]
Chris Sharma Sends Clark Mountain Super Project: Jumbo Love (5.15b)
Looking for more on Big Up’s latest movie Progression and Chris Sharma’s Jumbo Love? Check out these posts! The Big Up Blog is reporting that Chris Sharma has climbed the fabled project at California’s Clark Mountain. This was the route featured in King Lines that had sick aerial shots of Sharma taking massive whippers on […]
Matt Segal Does 4th Ascent of Cobra Crack
Matt Segal has made the 4th ascent of one of the hardest traditionally protected crack climbs in the world, Cobra Crack (5.14) in Squamish, BC. It was first climbed by Sonnie Trotter a few years back with Nicolas Favresse and Ethan Pringle making quick repeats earlier this summer. Click here to see video of Trotter working the line. So who’s next on Beth Rodden’s Meltdown??
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