Paul Robinson Flashes Nagual V13
On 12/27 Paul Robinson flashed Nagual (V13) at Hueco Tanks, TX. You may recall seeing Chris Sharma fall off the last move on his flash attempt of Nagual in Dosage 4 when he "...
Climber
Paul Robinson
Appeared in 96 posts between 2007 and 2015.
Ten years later
Where are they now?
A prolific boulderer who was one of the most active American climbers during the ClimbingNarc era. Robinson has remained active in the climbing community, developing new problems and documenting them through his own media work. Known for an incredibly dynamic style and a passion for traveling to bouldering destinations worldwide.
The Archive
All 96 posts
2007
Sending Begins in Hueco
In what is surely a sign of things to come, the season at Hueco Tanks, TX has gotten into full swing with the arrival of Paul Robinson. Since his arrival about a week ago, Paul has...
Triple Crown 2007: Stone Fort/LRC
Thanks to Ryan Olson for the following results from the 2007 Triple Crown finale at the Stone Fort: Women 1) Lisa Rands 2) Kate McGinnis 3) Sasha DiGiullian 4) Jill Church 5) Danie...
2007 Mammut Bouldering Championship Results
Mens 3rd place finisher Ryan Olson Photo and results: Boulderingcomps.com Pro Men 1) Paul Robinson 2) Rob D'Anastasio 3) Ryan Olson 4) Carlo Traversi 5) Future Roden Pro Women 1) A...
2007 HP40 Triple Crown Results
Unofficial HP40 Triple Crown results courtesy of Ryan Olson - 1) Paul Robinson 2) James Webb 3) Jason Kehl
Full 2007 Hound Ears Results
The full results for the 2007 Triple Crown Bouldering event at Hound Ears have been posted . Also, check out Scotty Gross's blog for some nice pictures from the comp.
Triple Crown 2007: Hound Ears
Some of the results are in from this past weekend's Triple Crown event held at Hound Ears in Boone, NC: 1.Paul Robinson 2.Nick Vosbein 3.Ryan Roden 1.Jill Church 2.Kate Mcginnis 3....
News & Notes - 9/17/2007
Let's get back to the spray... Paul Robinson made the 2nd ascent of Harry Roberton's Both Sides of the Spectrum (V12). He also put a new V9 highball at Camp Dick which he called Th...
Bit of News
Here is a bit of news for your Wednesday: Paul Robinson has made the 4th ascent of Ode to the Modern Man (V14) at Mt. Evans after Woods, Landman and Jorgenson. This would be Paul's...
Freaks of the Industry
Paul Robinson added Freaks of the Industry (V13) to his impressive ticklist yesterday. That means that in the past 8 days he has done 1 V15, 3 V13s, 1 V12, 1 V11 and 1 V10. He even...
News & Notes - 08/27/2007
As usual, I go away from a computer for a weekend and the sendtrain begins... The big news is that Paul Robinson has made the 3rd ascent of Jade (V15 for now) in RMNP. The day afte...
Prediction Review
At the end of May, I made a few predictions about some events at the pinnacle of difficulty bouldering I thought might happen this summer: Ode to the Modern Man (V15) at Mt. Evans...
News & Notes - 8/6/2007
As usual, I go out of town and a ton of things happen: Last week Ty Landman visited Squamish and did what he normally does, which is climb hard problems. He did 1 V13 and a couple...
News & Notes - 7/30/2007
Paul Robinson is back from his trip to California with Daniel Woods . I would have to believe he is a little bit disappointed he did not send problems like Black Mamba (V13) or Som...
New Urban Climber Mag
On a lighter note, the new issue of Urban Climber is out (or should be soon). It features a rather cool staged photo of Paul Robinson over the water on Wrinkle in Time (V11) at Joe...
News & Notes - 5/7/2007
Andreas Bindhammer has made the 4th ascent of La Rambla Original (5.15a) at Siurana, Spain. Ethan Pringle and Issac Caldiero recently repeated Ben Moon's V13 testpiece in Little Co...
New Blog to Check Out
If you like to sweat high end climbing as much as I do, then you will be psyched to find out that Paul Robinson has his very own blog . To say that he climbs a lot would be an unde...
The Mandala
In an apparent effort to turn the classic Buttermilks problem The Mandala into a western version of the Dark Waters boulder in Clear Creek, CO, two new variations/lines were recent...
News & Notes - 3/26/2007
Here are a few news & notes from the past week: As I mentioned earlier , Paul Robinson had a pretty good day at the Buttermilks when he sent 2 v14's in one day. Dave Graham redpoin...
Paul Robinson
There's not much else to say except that Paul Robinson has been crushing it lately. In the past 2 days in Bishop he has done the following: Mandala SDS - V14 in 1 day - same day as...
News & Notes - 3/12/2007
Ethan Pringle has repeated Fred Nicole's Eperanza (V14) at Hueco Tanks, TX. Fred made the first ascent back in 2001 Stewart Watson has repeated Ben Moon's Voyager (V13). You can se...
News & Notes - 3/5/2007
As I noted in my review of the "climbing" movie Specimen, the movie is not that great. Turns out Rock & Ice was even less generous in their latest issue. They give the movie 1.5 St...
News & Notes - 2/26/2007
Not much going on the past week, here are a few quick hitters: Ty Landman flashed the first ascent of Freak Brothers II (V10/11) at Boulder Canyon, CO. It was quickly repeated by h...
2007 ABS Nationals Results
Here are the results from the ABS National Bouldering Competition held Feb 16-17 in Maryland. Men 1 Daniel Woods 4400.00 2 Paul Robinson 4400.00 3 Sean McColl 4400.00 Women 1 Alex...
2008
Bummer x10000
The bad news seems to keep coming these days. My favorite V15 climber in the world, Paul Robinson , has unfortunately had his dream trip to Europe cut short. Apparently Paul fell w...
News & Notes - 9/11/2008
News & Notes from Alex Honnold, Way Lake Bouldering and several big upcoming events.
RMNP Bouldering: Paul Robinson Working Top Notch Project
Last week I had the opportunity to tag along with Paul Robinson as he worked on an (at the time) unclimbed line in Upper Chaos Canyon, RMNP, CO.
News & Notes - 8/4/2008
News & Notes from bouldering strongmen, a Mt. Evans bouldering guidebook in the works, the Fortress Of Solitude and more...
Newsflash: Paul Robinson and Ty Landman Are REALLY Strong…
Paul Robinson and Ty Landman have taken their talents on the road to South Africa and Switzerland respectively. Read on for tales of V15 sending in two hours and repeats of histor...
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 wi...
News & Notes - 05/13/2008
I have another interesting topic for discussion tomorrow, but in the meantime here are a few links for your perusal: If you enjoy salivating over the posts at the Betabase blog , y...
Kevin Jorgeson & Paul Robinson Send The Fly In Rumney
Joe Kinder is reporting on his blog that Kevin Jorgeson has made the 2nd ropeless ascent of Dave Graham's The Fly (5.14d, V13/14?) in Rumney, NH. The first ropeless ascent was by J...
News & Notes: Spring Break Edition
A few general bits of climbing news along with several links to check out what people were up to over Spring Break: Early last month, Dean Potter completed a 40 foot roof project h...
News & Notes – 3/19/2008
Climbing news: Rastaman Vibration Sit pictures, Midnight Express repeated, Steve House in Argentina, Steve Dieckhoff's passing, Yosemite Bouldering, Ty Landman FAs and Pete Whittak...
News & Notes - 2/21/08
Matt Birch recently repeated The Mandala Sit Start (V14) at the Buttermilks outside of Bishop, CA. By my count this is the problem's 7th ascent. Wade David has photos posted from b...
2008 ABS 9 Nationals Results
Results of the 2008 ABS 9 Adult & Youth National Championships held on Februrary 15-17, 2008 in Boulder, CO
Hard, Unrepeated American Boulders
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 the...
Paul Robinson Terremer Video
The video of Paul Robinson repeating Terremer (V15) is now available on the Momentum Video Magazine . As I expected, the catch is that you have to be a premium subscriber to see th...
Anatomy of a V13 Flash
Consider with me for a moment what it takes (beyond being freakishly strong) to flash a V13 boulder problem. Patience is no doubt important as one must wait weeks or even years bef...
Paul Robinson Repeats Terremer (V15)
MVM is reporting that Paul Robinson repeated Fred Nicole's hitherto unrepeated Hueco Tanks testpiece Terremer (V15) on New Year's Day. This problem connects Diaphanous Sea (V12) wi...
2009
Only The “Highest Caliber Of Wood Grained Sandstone” For Paul Robinson…
It seems like an annual tradition at this point that each winter some of America’s strongest boulderers make their way to Arkansas to sample the untapped sandstone that can be foun...
News & Notes – 10/06/2009
News & Notes from Dave Graham, Tommy Caldwell, the Hubers, Adam Ondra and much more...
News & Notes – 09/15/2009
News from Jon Cardwell, Adam Ondra and Paul Robinson. Notes from Chris Sharma, the Reel Rock Tour and more...
2009 Mammut Bouldering Championships Wrap-Up
The 2009 Mammut Bouldering Championships are in the books and what an interesting event it was. UPDATED with problem 4 footage
Johnson, Woods Win 2009 Mammut Bouldering Championships
Results of the 2009 Mammut Bouldering Championships at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, UT.
2009 Mammut Bouldering Championships At ORSM Qualifier Results
Results of the qualifiers for the 2009 Mammut Bouldering Championships at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market and Live Blog news.
Impressive New V13 From Nalle Hukkataival At Mt. Evans
Nalle Hukkataival is making his trip to the U.S. this summer count
2009 Teva Mountain Games: Bouldering World Cup Final Results
Americans take 3 spots on the podium at the Bouldering World Cup at the 2009 Teva Mountain Games.
2009 Teva Mountain Games: Bouldering World Cup Semi-Final Results
Results from the Semi-Final round of the Bouldering World Cup at the 2009 Teva Mountain Games.
2009 Teva Mountain Games: Bouldering World Cup Men’s Qualifier Results
The Men's qualifier is in the books at the Bouldering World Cup at the 2009 Teva Mountain Games.
2009 Bouldering World Cup At Teva Mountain Games Begins Today
The International bouldering circuit returns to American soil today with the kick-off of the Bouldering World Cup at the Teva Mountain Games in Vail, CO.
2009 Gravity Brawl Results
Results from the 2009 Gravity Brawl bouldering competition in New Jersey. UPDATED
Desert Southwest Spring Break Update
Last week was a pretty big week for the areas in the desert southwest as some of the best climbers in the world descended on the areas stretching from St. George, UT to Las Vegas,...
Paul Robinson Does 2nd Ascent Of Psychedelic (5.14c/d)
Paul Robinson repeats Psychedelic in St. George, UT.
Paul Robinson Wins 2009 Hueco Rock Rodeo
Paul Robinson made his return of sorts to outdoor bouldering this past weekend at the Hueco Rock Rodeo. Apparently spending the past 5+ months rehabbing from his broken ankle hasn'...
2009 ABS 10 Nationals Adult Finals Wrap Up
A wrap up of this past weekend's 2009 ABS 10 Nationals Adult Finals with thoughts from several of the athletes as well as links to pictures and video.
2009 ABS 10 Nationals Adult Bouldering Championships Results
Results of the 2009 ABS 10 Adult Bouldering National Championships from The Spot Gym in Boulder, CO. UPDATED 2/16/09.
2010
Paul Robinson Hits The Ground Running In Fontainebleau
Paul Robinson has moved on from Switzerland and set up shop in Fontainebleau, France with predictable results
From Dirt Grows The Flowers Left Variant (V15) Repeated By Paul Robinson
Paul Robinson's strong season of bouldering in the Swiss canton of Ticino continues, this time with the likely 5th ascent of Dave Graham's From Dirt Grows The Flowers (V15) in Chir...
News & Notes - 11/29/2010
Feast on the latest edition of News & Notes with news about several repeats of Dave Graham V15s in Europe, a tragic accident in Red Rocks, a lesson about the importance of helmets...
News & Notes - 11/03/2010
News & Notes from Rifle, the Red River Gorge, Switzerland, the Petzl Roc Trip and more...
Americans On The Takedown In Switzerland
Americans Carlo Traversi, Alex Puccio and Paul Robinson are having an excellent start to the bouldering season over in Switzerland including the FA of a potential V15 in Magic Wood...
Paul Robinson Back In Switzerland
Paul Robinson is back in Switzerland doing what he does best
2nd Ascent Of Monkey Wedding (V15) By Paul Robinson
It sounds like Paul Robinson has ended his 2 month trip to South Africa's Rocklands with a bang
Paul Robinson Goes Long On The Big Short
Paul Robinson adds a potential V14 to the 8 Day Rain Sector of Rocklands, South Africa
Paul Robinson Back In Rocklands
Paul Robinson heads back to Rocklands, South Africa as part of his multi-year road trip around the world
2010 Teva Mountain Games: Vail Bouldering World Cup Semi-final Results
Results from the Semi-final round of the Bouldering World Cup at the 2010 Teva Mountain Games in Vail, CO
2010 Teva Mountain Games: Vail Bouldering World Cup Men's Qualifier Results
Results from the Men's qualifying round of the Bouldering World Cup at the 2010 Teva Mountain Games in Vail, CO
2010 UBC Pro Tour Earth Treks Roc Comp Results
Results from the 2010 Unified Bouldering Championships Pro Tour's first stop at the Earth Treks Roc Comp. Updated with more videos...
News & Notes - 4/14/2010
News & Notes from Daniel Woods, Chuck Fryberger, Paul Robinson, the Teva Mountain Games and more...
Paul Robinson Visits Minnesota
Well, that went fast. Mrs. Narc and I are back from a week-long trip to the Red River Gorge in Kentucky. Somehow this was the longest stretch of sport climbing I’ve done in one tri...
More On Lucid Dreaming From Paul Robinson
Paul Robinson blogs about his recent FA of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid Dreaming AKA Rastaman Vibration Sit Start FA By Paul Robinson
Paul Robinson nabs the FA the Rastaman Vibration Sit Start, the hardest boulder problem in Bishop, CA and one of the hardest in the U.S. UPDATED
2010 Reel Rock Film Tour & Paul Robinson Update
News about the 2010 Reel Rock Film Tour and Paul Robinson's latest efforts on Bishop's Rasta Man Vibration Sit Start project
New Indoor Climbing Short Coming From Big Up Productions
Matador Sports goes behind the scenes of Big Up Productions' new indoor climbing short
2010 ABS 11 Nationals Adult Qualifiers Results & Videos
Results and media from the qualifying round at the 2010 ABS 11 Open National Championships
2010 SCS Open National Championship Results
Results of the 2010 SCS Open National Championships held this past weekend in Sandy, UT. Updated with Video.
Paul Robinson On Red Rocks Bouldering
I caught up with Paul Robinson to find out more on his recent bouldering trip to Red Rocks, NV
News & Notes – 1/11/2010
News & Notes from Matt Wilder, Paul Robinson, Daniel Woods and MORE. Updated 1/12/10.
2011
McColl, Robinson & Woods In Switzerland - Updated
Sean McColl, Paul Robinson and Daniel woods have posted up in Ticino, Switzerland and as one might expect they've managed to climb their fair share of hard boulders
Payne, Dory Win UBC Pro Tour's The North Face Open At The 2011 Nor'easter - Updated
Results from the finale of the 2011 Unified Bouldering Championships Pro Tour at The North Face Open. UPDATED with more details from finals.
Reviews Of The Schengen Files, The Swiss Account, Better Than Chocolate & Midwest Unknown
A chance for you to win something for free and a few thoughts on The Schengen Files, The Swiss Account, Better Than Chocolate and Midwest Unknown just as soon as the cops are done...
Numerous Hard FAs Near Cape Town By Paul Robinson
Paul Robinson releases a climbing movie and climbs a slew of hard new boulder problems near Cape Town, South Africa
2011 Dominion Riverrock Bouldering Comp Results
The World Cup wasn't the only comp taking place last weekend as a small field comprised of many of America's strongest boulderers including Daniel Woods, Paul Robinson, Sasha DiGiu...
News & Notes - 4/27/2011
A few News & Notes from Nik Berry, Daniel Woods, Adam Ondra, the Petzl Roc Trip China, a new iPhone app guidebook for Joshua Tree and more
Paul Robinson Ends Road Trip On High Note
Paul Robinson ended his 9 month road trip on a high note by sending another V15 in Fontainebleau
The Story Of Two Worlds (V15) 2nd Ascent By Paul Robinson
Paul Robinson grabs the 2nd ascent of Dave Graham's The Story Of Two Worlds in Cresciano, Switzerland. UPDATED with pictures.
Paul Robinson Interview & V15 Repeat In Fontainebleau
An interview with Paul Robinson as well as news about another hard send in Fontainebleau, France
News & Notes - 1/25/2011
Has it really been almost 2 months since we last did this??? Hopefully this massive round-up of News & Notes will get me back in your good graces...
2013
2013 Portland Boulder Rally Results
Results from the 2013 Portland Boulder Rally
News & Notes? - 10/8/2013
A few tidbits of bouldering news on Paul Robinson, Michael O'Rourke, Isabelle Faus and Thomasina Pidgeon from the past couple of weeks
Stöhr, Sharafutdinov Win At 2013 Vail Bouldering World Cup
The annual bouldering World Cup at the newly renamed GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, CO has come and gone. As usual, it was an exciting show filled with an above average presence fr...
2014
Buhrfeind, McColl Win 2014 Psicocomp
Claire Buhrfeind and Sean McColl emerge victorious at the 2014 Psicocomp
Viva Peñoles
The first two episodes in the Viva Peñoles series featuring Daniel Woods, Dave Graham, Jimmy Webb, Paul Robinson and Diego Montull
Woods, Wurm Win 2014 ABS Nationals Bouldering Championship
Final results from 2014 ABS Nationals
