Matt Mandolini has some alternative ideas regarding protection during hi free-solo attempt of ‘Young Blood’ a beautiful 5.13 on the Cacodemon Boulder, Squamish BC
Apollo Reed -5.13a South- New River Gorge at Summersville Lake, West Virginia.
This is Greg Parkers first attempt at climbing The Killtaker (5.13b) at The Thunderhead in Spearfish Canyon, South Dakota. His first ascent would have to wait until the next day.
Watch and be humbled by both this line and the 10 year old climber. I have no idea who this little girl is or where she is climbing but I am assuming she is Eastern European. The skill and endurance she shows working the crux is almost super natural.
Some beautiful shots of Yosemite from Frank Wünsche, El Cap Base, Royal Arches and Cathedral. I don’t think I could even drag all that trad gear out of the car let alone up the route.
Dave Graham sends Necessary Evil 5.14c, Virgin River Gorge, Littlefield Arizona.
Dai Koyamada got the 7th ascent of Action Direct on October 15th. Previous to this the route has only seen 5 ascents in 14 years. Some good dialog regarding this climb at Rock Climbing Forums
Highlights include Sean McColl flashing “Thanatopsis” 5.14a and Michael Fuselier flashing “50 Words for Pump” 5.14c at Red River Gorge, Kentucky.
Joel Brandy sends Mango tango 5.14a at the New River Gorge. Joel walks us through this perfect line at New River Gorge. It took him two years to send this one.
Blue Gramma 5.11c, Indian Creek, Moab