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Location: CA : Riverside/Orange Counties : Riverside County : Mount Rubidoux : Island Area : ... : Spencer (V4)
By: Euan Cameron When: Jan 16, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: This can be a frustrating problem as the hardest moves are the starting ones. Especially when the well chalked up rail looks so promising from first glance.
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Location: International : Europe : France : Gorge du Verdon
By: Euan Cameron When: Jan 14, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: If you are heading down the bottom of the gorge to do one of the longer routes do not forget to pack a head torch! The first time we did a route there we forgot to bring a head torch. Rather than go all the way back to the village we decided to wait for a tourist to come on by which one did after 20 or so minutes. We then we able to follow along through the tunnels, which work great until they decided to turn back after the first one, leaving us stranded.
Our only option was to stumble al... more >>
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Location: CA : High Sierra : Mt. Whitney : Photo
By: Euan Cameron When: Jan 9, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: Just before the last pull up to the camp. Nice pic.
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Location: NV : Red Rock : Kraft Boulders : Super Scream Boulder : Right Arete (V4)
By: Euan Cameron When: Jan 9, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: Not in the Tom Moulin guide, but it is an obvious and independent problem.
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Location: NV : Red Rock : Kraft Boulders : Super Scream Boulder : Front Center (V1)
By: Euan Cameron When: Jan 9, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: A harder lower start looks possible.
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Location: NV : Red Rock : Kraft Boulders : Photo
By: Euan Cameron When: Jan 9, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: There are fun problems and they are listed now under Wolfgang Güllich Memorial Boulder.
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Location: NV : Red Rock : Kraft Boulders : Warm-up Boulders West (aka ...
By: Euan Cameron When: Jan 9, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: I agree it is pretty confusing. One of the pics definitely is of the fin Black Warm up Boulder.
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Location: NV : Red Rock : Kraft Boulders : Warm-up Boulders Main : Your Project (V4+)
By: Euan Cameron When: Jan 8, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: This problem climbs really nicely, with a lot of movement for a problem not really that tall.
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Location: CA : Riverside/Orange Counties : Riverside County : Mount Rubidoux : Borson's Area : The Beehive Wall
By: Euan Cameron When: Jan 5, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: I have added the location to the map, and yes if you download the updates for the area you should see them on the iPhone app.
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Location: International : Europe : United Kingdom : England : Northumberland : ... : Crucifix Traverse Low (V4)
By: Euan Cameron When: Jan 3, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: It is common to do this traverse right to left to finish of a rather pumpy loop when it is combined with Crucifix Traverse High.
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Location: CA : Sierra Eastside : June Lake Area : June Lakes Bouldering : Bachar Boulders
By: Euan Cameron When: Dec 29, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: The eastern approach road (as described here) is now blocked to traffic.
In order to reach the area, take the first left turn, and follow this for about half a mile then follow the road as it swings right. Continue along this road until you raches the large log and the parking area.
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Location: CA : Riverside/Orange Counties : Riverside County : Mount Rubidoux : Borson's Area : ... : Flight of the Bumble Bee (V4)
By: Euan Cameron When: Dec 29, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: The crux is now a little bit more tricky due to glossy paint all over the hand holds.
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Location: CA : Riverside/Orange Counties : Riverside County : Mount Rubidoux : Borson's Area : ... : Killer Bees (V3+)
By: Euan Cameron When: Dec 29, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: The starting sequence is now a little bit more tricky due to glossy paint all over the starting moves.
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Location: CA : Sierra Eastside : Bishop Area : Owens River Gorge : Upper Gorge : ... : 2 Feet to Hell (5.11a)
By: Euan Cameron When: Nov 27, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Kinda an odd one. 3 tightly spaced bolts low down at the crux, then some very spaced bolts albeit over easy ground (mess up climbing the 4th bolt and you will deck from 50 feet). Interesting moves up to the big ledge keep it almost enjoyable. The slab above is contrived, and to be honest it would benefit from a set of anchors below the large ledge.
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Location: CA : Sierra Eastside : Bishop Area : Owens River Gorge : Upper Gorge : ... : C'mon Knucko (5.11b)
By: Euan Cameron When: Nov 27, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: i would agree. This seemed the hardest of the 11b's on this wall. The crux comes late just when the pump is coming.
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Location: International : North America : Canada : British Columbia : Kamloops : ... : Little Crack 1/2 Way Up (5.10d)
By: Euan Cameron When: Sep 18, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: If you do not have any trad gear, you may find it safer to step up and right to clip the bolts on Burnt and Peeling.
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Location: International : North America : Canada : British Columbia : Kamloops
By: Euan Cameron When: Sep 18, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: This is area is known as "The Beach" to the locals. While no where near any beach (at least I couldn't see one) it is located in a beautiful location.
When we visited in 2011 a number of the climbs could do with some bolt maintenance, but in general things are well bolted and the easy access makes this a good spot for a quick visit.
Another benefit in the summer months is the lack of mosquitos, something that cannot be said for the other local climbing venues.
There is really good local inf... more >>
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Location: CA : Sierra Eastside : Bishop Area : Volcanic Tablelands (Happy/... : Happy Boulders : ... : Photo
By: Euan Cameron When: Sep 18, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: If you knew Mike you'd know that eating a hearty sandwich is very good beta indeed!
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Location: CA : San Bernardino Mountains : Fisherman's Buttress Area : Fisherman's Buttress : Fisherman's Buttress - West... : Power Bait (5.10d)
By: Euan Cameron When: Sep 18, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Good opening moves soon fade to a disappointing finish.
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Location: CA : San Bernardino Mountains : Fisherman's Buttress Area : Fisherman's Buttress : Fisherman's Buttress - East... : Trout Fishing In America (5.11b)
By: Euan Cameron When: Sep 18, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: The guide has it down as 11c but I think 11b is fair.
Fun climbing, and with good footwork the crux isn't too bad.
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Location: CA : San Bernardino Mountains : Fisherman's Buttress Area : Fisherman's Buttress : Fisherman's Buttress - East... : Fishbone (5.10b)
By: Euan Cameron When: Sep 18, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Good movement all the way up, with the crux low down.
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Location: CA : Riverside/Orange Counties : Riverside County : Mount Rubidoux : Island Area : ... : Tombstone (AKA Six-Ton Ween... (V-easy)
By: Euan Cameron When: Sep 16, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Good info and I have augmented the description.
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Location: CA : San Jacinto Mountains : The Tramway : Long Valley : Ranger Station Rocks : ... : Mantle Midget (V3)
By: Euan Cameron When: Sep 11, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Once you have climbed a problem you do have something to do with it.
If there is no recorded name I don't see the problem with giving it one. That's hardly unethical, nor does it undermine this site. The routes database is king, however the community represented by all who log in to this site is also important. Putting forth a name allows for debate, which is healthy, and if the original name comes forth from that debate great the database will be better for it.
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Location: CA : San Jacinto Mountains : The Tramway : Long Valley : Ranger Station Rocks : ... : Mantle Midget (V3)
By: Euan Cameron When: Sep 10, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: I fail to see how you can assume that! The FA entry is empty, Chris has stated the fact that the problem is listed in the current guide with its number and the fact it has no name.
I see no harm in giving problems names if they don't have one listed in the latest guide. If you know the name it was given 15 years ago, give it up and I am sure Chris will amend the entry.
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Location: CA : Yosemite National Park : Tuolumne Meadows : Cathedral Peak : Southeast Buttress (5.6)
By: Euan Cameron When: Aug 26, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: There is a fair amount trail construction as you approach the crag, and the folks doing this are making a really good job of it.
We climbed more or less straight up to the chimney pitch and managed to summit with 4 long 60m pitches.
A great climb every time.
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