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Location: CA : Sierra Eastside : Bishop Area : Volcanic Tablelands (Happie... : Happy Boulders : ... : Grindrite (V3)
By: Andrew Ryder When: 4 days ago | view comment >> |
Comments: Name is apt regarding the way this problem treats your skin... prepare for some major sharpness. That volcano thing has got to be one of the coolest features anywhere.
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Location: AZ : Mount Lemmon : Matterhorn Boulder
By: Andrew Ryder When: Oct 13, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Well that's true, but people refer to the town and valley of Bishop as though it were one area, though it is indeed several: Milks, Happys, Sads, Sherwin Plateau, Rock Creek, Druid Stones, etc. Not that it really matters but as long as we're discussing semantics...
Anyway point is, Flag is close! and the bouldering here rocks. And the bouldering in Tucson really ain't that bad, and it's cool to see a fire over it down there.
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Location: AZ : Mount Lemmon : Matterhorn Boulder
By: Andrew Ryder When: Oct 12, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: No mention whatsoever of the bouldering around Flagstaff... Maybe the only single area here that's truly world class is Cherry, but we have lots of amazing areas all within an hour of each other, encompassing the entire spectrum: slab to face to steeps to roof, ultra-technical to ultra-burly, lowball traverses to pant-loading highballs, urban quick-access to near-alpine exploratory wilderness. There is a ton left to be explored and the best areas are probably yet to be found. And only three and ... more >>
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Location: CO : Fort Collins : Poudre Canyon : 420's
By: Andrew Ryder When: Oct 10, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Habitat stamp is no longer required to climb at the 420s or any other SWAs in the canyon. Hooray!
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Location: AZ : Priest Draw : Monster Roof : Move N' Groove Barbie (V8)
By: Andrew Ryder When: Oct 8, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Yep, on the big roof just past Anorexic, on the other side of the bushes from Thin Man. Never heard that name though.
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Location: AZ : Mount Lemmon : Hunchback Pinnacle : Steve's Arete (5.11a) : Photo
By: Andrew Ryder When: Oct 6, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Of the eight million or so photos of this route that are floating around this is the best I have seen. Beautifully done
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Location: AZ : Kelly Canyon : Donkey Punch Area : Chinese Gangfight (V5)
By: Andrew Ryder When: Sep 21, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Supposedly this problem saw a ton of breakage over the summer, including several crucial holds for the starting sequence. I haven't been out to inspect the damage yet but rumor has it it's pretty bad. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB AT KELLY AFTER IT RAINS. There are probably half a dozen other classic areas an hour or less from Flag that you can climb in any weather. Thanks.
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Location: AZ : Priest Draw : The Bat Roof : Dynamic Duo (V7)
By: Andrew Ryder When: Aug 17, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: there are two variations possible here, I thought The Underachiever referred to the one heading left slapping out the belly while this problem goes right through the pockets.
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Location: AZ : Sedona : Anvil Rock
By: Andrew Ryder When: Aug 4, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: PDF is no longer available on the website but if you stop in and ask at VR they could probably get you a copy. The directions on the topo are worthwhile since they allow you to access the boulders easily during high water, but the 89A approach is way faster the rest of the time.
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Location: AZ : Kelly Canyon
By: Andrew Ryder When: Jul 11, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Good call Jason. Woops!
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Location: AZ : Kelly Canyon
By: Andrew Ryder When: Jun 9, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: One of the good lip holds on Dope Lounge was broken off recently during a week of rain. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB AT KELLY WHEN IT IS RAINING OR FOR A COUPLE DAYS AFTER IT HAS RAINED!! The rock is soft and easy to break when it is soaked.
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Location: AZ : Priest Draw : Wifebeater Boulder (A.K.A. ... : Wifebeater (V8)
By: Andrew Ryder When: May 1, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Because Flagstaff is full of honemasters, and wiring something into submission doesn't mean it's any easier grade-wise. Wifebeater is not a V5.
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Location: AZ : Buffalo Park : Texas Teabag (V1-2 PG13)
By: Andrew Ryder When: Apr 30, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Jeff didn't touch the cactus, don't worry. Without it the Texas Teabag would be no more!
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Location: AZ : Buffalo Park : Super Sloper (V3)
By: Andrew Ryder When: Apr 27, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Thanks for showing us the moves on this Dean, awesome problem that's sorta tough to pick out but well worth doing. Committing for sure but those crimps up high are good.
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Location: AZ : Prescott Area Bouldering : Groom Creek : Lifestyles Rock : Lifestyles (V5)
By: Andrew Ryder When: Apr 22, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Luke,
Email Greg Opland about that, he helped me to split up the Priest Draw area when it got too cluttered.
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Location: AZ : Jacks Canyon
By: Andrew Ryder When: Apr 15, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Yep kyber, they should have some at the gym in Flag, call them (928.556.9909) to make sure.
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Location: AZ : Mount Lemmon : Hitchcock Pinnacle
By: Andrew Ryder When: Apr 3, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: I am 95% sure that photo is in Squeezing The Lemmon.
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Location: AZ : Arivaca Lake : I dont Know (V1)
By: Andrew Ryder When: Apr 2, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: What's the point of even adding this to the database? Really?
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Location: UT : Joe's Valley : Left Fork : Right Sign Area : They Call Him Jordan (V7-8) : Photo
By: Andrew Ryder When: Mar 30, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: At first glance the tan-colored rib looks like a third arm.
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Location: CA : Sierra Eastside : Bishop Area : Buttermilk Country : Buttermilks Main : ... : Leary/Bard Arete (V5)
By: Andrew Ryder When: Mar 21, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Stepping precariously up the holdless upper half of this problem is a spiritual experience not to be missed.
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Location: NV : Red Rock : Kraft Boulders : The Cube : Perfect Poser (V2 R)
By: Andrew Ryder When: Mar 17, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Is this the big easy line on the side facing the mountain? If so - this problem has great, slightly technical moves on good edges and jugs with lots of air. I don't know about the V2 grade, nor the R rating, since the landing is good and easy to pad/spot. This is probably the best downclimb off this boulder.
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Location: AZ : Jacks Canyon : Casino Cliffs : High Roller (5.12a)
By: Andrew Ryder When: Feb 19, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Fun, powerful pockets through the first 2 bolts, then an awesome crux on small but positive crimps. Like many of the routes at Jacks this one is marred a bit by the easy, low-angle finish.
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Location: CO : Estes Park Valley : Big Thompson Canyon : Jug Dome aka Anne's Rock
By: Andrew Ryder When: Feb 19, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: I know I'm not a local, but that seems like the kind of thing that should be protected, and as long as there's a place like Neptune's that collects and cares for that stuff it should be taken there.
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Location: AZ : Sedona : Anvil Rock : The Anvil Boulders : Stems And Seeds (V4-5)
By: Andrew Ryder When: Jan 29, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: This really is a tough one to grade. I've seen some moderate climbers practically cruise it, and I know some super strong climbers who throw frustrated shoe-chucking rampages over it. I agree with Tavis though, the grade doesn't matter, this problem is awesome.
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Location: AZ : Jacks Canyon : Main Wall : Tales From the Grypt (5.11c)
By: Andrew Ryder When: Jan 29, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: "if the route continued to bulge out at the same rate at the lower half..." Jacks might have a genuinely world-class, classic route. A man can dream...
Alright, so the upper section isn't really a slog, it's nice to get the air under your feet and more mileage than most routes at Jacks. But after the start it does feel a bit inconsequential.
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