tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370846212024-03-13T04:41:37.912-05:00Distilled Spirits: Bouldering in VirginaBouldering, climbing distilled down to just the moves. Check here for bouldering in Virginia and beyond.The Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279542472430127870noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37084621.post-75568787353581850512011-03-19T21:11:00.002-05:002014-11-23T19:13:25.007-05:00Lots going on...<br />
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Another short film from Moore's Wall featuring the following problems:<br />
-Trail side problem<br />
-Classic Pinch Problem<br />
-The Messer<br />
-Boone Problem<br />
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<iframe frameborder="0" height="225" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/20852714?color=ff0179" width="400"></iframe><br />
<a href="http://vimeo.com/20852714">Untitled</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2786956">adam walker</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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With some beats by:<br />
-Oh No / Girl Talk<br />
-Embrace the Martian / Crookers ft Kid Cudi<br />
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-WThe Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279542472430127870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37084621.post-73166100688576460722011-03-07T11:52:00.000-05:002011-03-07T11:52:55.791-05:00Super TsunamiYes son, fucking yes...well done.<br />
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<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/20690036" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/20690036">Andy Cutler on Super Tsunami V10</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user5784802">Andy Cutler</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>The Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279542472430127870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37084621.post-7910562155087026772011-02-28T11:43:00.001-05:002011-02-28T11:58:37.107-05:00Area updates, videos, and moreJust a few quick updates of the goings on in SWVA:<br />
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Big fire out in Rockingham county...virtually shut out 2nd Mtn the other weekend. Apparently, it was impossible to boulder w/o a respirator. <br />
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Back in Giles, a far to common scenario in the South came to a conclusion. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_Lake_(Virginia)">Mountain Lake</a>, home to <a href="http://www.dirtydancing.com/site.php">Dirty Dancing</a> and a small collection of boulders has been under a <a href="http://distilledbouldering.blogspot.com/2010/07/mtn-lake-access.html">temporary closure</a> while access, liability, etc was evaluated by the land owners. Local climbers with the help and voice of the <a href="http://mountainlakeconservancy.blogspot.com/">Mountain Lake Conservancy</a> plead the case to the Board over the course of several months. Unfortunately, the board chose to make bouldering on the property an unsanctioned activity and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">now consider it prohibited</span>.<br />
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To not end on a <a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bummer">bummer</a>...a few quick videos. <br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/20374589">Freaks and Geeks</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3558777">Donald Glover</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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<iframe frameborder="0" height="225" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/19146327?color=ff0179" width="400"></iframe><br />
<a href="http://vimeo.com/19146327">VIDEO PROFILE: BD athlete Fred Nicole bouldering in Switzerland</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/blackdiamond">Black Diamond Equipment</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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<iframe frameborder="0" height="225" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/20190704" width="400"></iframe><br />
<a href="http://vimeo.com/20190704">Better Than Chocolate // Trailer</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/haroun">Haroun Souirji</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Another </span><a href="http://vimeo.com/user2786956"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">dS video</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> to come next week! More Moore's...</span>The Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279542472430127870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37084621.post-76185837933895146092011-02-17T23:54:00.000-05:002011-02-17T23:54:37.571-05:00VA ObscuritiesLots going on to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eisa5AZ20W0">jibber</a> about today...grab a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGSN7JVg1yQ">beer</a> and get ready:<br />
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</div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Uno</span></b>: Sale time...like woah, at <a href="http://www.brms.com/">Blue Ridge</a>! Evolv Talons 2s, Gri Gri's, Boss Hog pads, select draws, 'biners, harnesses, and lots more are on sale, all weekend. All in addition to most of the winter clothing. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">It all hits 40% off on Sunday & Monday</span>, but don't wait till then because you might <a href="http://www.livevideo.com/video/138D6816EFDD4967BC3EF20C453F7F6E/kid-gets-launched-misses-landing-pad.aspx">miss out</a>. Stop in for details or check it out <a href="http://www.brms.com/">online</a>! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">How could it get better? Gri Gri 2, new Black Diamond draws, rope bags and more all just arrived!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">climbing gear on sale! sneak peek!</td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Dos</span></b>: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152782288108770">Banff</a> tickets are going <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDPBKCCojZk">WAY FAST</a>. If you don't have one, you better act quick, or you might get left on the curb March 16th.<br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Tres</b></span>: <a href="http://www.outdoorsocial.com/wfa.htm">WFA</a> course is going on <a href="http://www.mtnlakeconservancy.org/">Mountain Lake</a> soon. March 26-27th to be exact. If you play in the woods like we do, then you owe it to your partners and family to know how to deal if <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ9mpz4Bn0Q&feature=related">shit hits the fan</a>. <a href="http://www.outdoorsocial.com/leaders.htm">Matt</a> is one of the best, and this two day course is primo. </div><div><br />
</div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Quattro</span></b>: Obscurities from crags around SWVA<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/20089241">SWVA Obscurities</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2786956">adam walker</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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</div>The Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279542472430127870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37084621.post-12424087157872272702011-02-16T22:28:00.001-05:002011-02-16T22:28:56.803-05:00Tomorrow night...A five pack of VA Obscurities. <br />
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till then the trailer...<br />
<iframe frameborder="0" height="225" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/20046165?color=ff0179" width="400"></iframe><br />
<a href="http://vimeo.com/20046165">VA Obscurities trailer</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2786956">adam walker</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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and a good friend's new instructional guidance for training:<br />
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WThe Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279542472430127870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37084621.post-49266935271361304512011-02-13T20:21:00.001-05:002011-02-16T22:16:57.096-05:00Banff 2011 and more...A new variation went up at <a href="http://www.drtopo.com/submitted/2nd_mtn.pdf">2nd Mountain</a>, as reported by Matt B. Start on WormWorld and link into the finishing moves on Jared. The problem was suggested to be in the V8 realm.<br />
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The seasonal closure for the Falcons has started for the North End at Moore's Wall...gonna have to wait awhile for Orange Crush. A long while...<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152782288108770">Banff</a> is back in the 'burg March 16th 2011. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;">• Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;">We are excited to present the Annual BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR this year at the historic Lyric Theatre, in downtown Blacksburg, VA.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;">The 2011 edition of the film festival brings together a wide range of mountain escapades from all over the world. Come see how cinematographers push the limits to present films showcasing breath-taking locations, amazing cultures, and daring athletes. One showing only, so don't miss out!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;">Tickets are available for sale only at</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;"> <a href="http://www.brms.com/site/our-shops/first-main-blacksburg/">Blue Ridge Mountain Sports</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">, located at the First and Main shopping plaza. The festival sold out in 2010, so act quickly!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;">Where: <a href="http://www.thelyric.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">The Lyric Theatre</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;">When March 16th, 7pm 2011</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;">Cost: $13 in adavance / $15 day of show</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vP_Lipjc1Gc" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></span></span>The Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279542472430127870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37084621.post-72790233752181398462011-02-04T09:22:00.003-05:002014-11-23T19:20:19.400-05:00Belated Photo AssualtAfter needing 30 days to find some reasonable fitness, things are starting to fall into place... A great break from the scene and training was good for the mind and soul...things have healed, and mind re-sharpened. While skipping the shallow waters & heading straight for the deep end; we've been trying to pick up where we left off...hoping to not <a href="http://http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=smglO7eEPlo&feature=youtube_gdata_player">drown</a> along the way.<br />
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here is a photo-assualt. Loaded with some stuff from NC to SWVA<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">getting ready for the crimps</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Andy VS Tsunami (low)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Damaged</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Josh VS another unamed obscurity</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">W vs Project</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Myth VS Krymptic</td></tr>
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and a sweet video<br />
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More to come soon: Banff 2011, seasonal closures, FAs, and more.<br />
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WThe Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279542472430127870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37084621.post-83432028195761544532011-01-25T18:35:00.000-05:002011-01-25T18:35:28.395-05:00A classic Piedmont obscurity<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Andy, Justin, and myself, set out in search of an obscure, yet classic, Piedmont problem. Crystal Buddha is hidden amongst the rhodos at <a href="http://http//www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/pimo/main.php">Pilot Mountain State Park</a>. While challenging to find, it is well worth the effort. After surmounting the low roof, we were rewarded with great pinching and spans up a prow. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A few pics:</div> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Andy set up...</td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So with the holidays behinds us and a little more time on our hands, we've had a chance to get out, well, atleast a few times. Off to a good, albeit snowy start. First up in 2011, Titan's Traverse...a pumpy 30+ foot line of incut flakes. With a tricky opening section, the real crux is reaching the last section with warm enough fingers. Taking a hot minute to recall the beta and get used to the arctic conditions, the clash was over in just a few attempts.<br />
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Enjoy the pics...hopefully some more videos to come soon. It's a winter wonderland out there!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not looking so great, but on we go...</td></tr>
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Till then, here is sweet video of T-Rav pulling down a sweet line near Brevard, NC. Good work son.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/18053173">Travis Gray climbs Crimps on Wall</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user5542398">Travis Gray</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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WThe Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279542472430127870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37084621.post-46928844909833537972010-12-27T09:33:00.001-05:002010-12-27T09:35:48.719-05:00almost the new year!Things have been quiet on the front...work and Christmas have been putting a damper on the blogging...hopefully more to come soon!<br />
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In the meantime, another from Bingo Bango:<br />
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Having been a few years since we last visited, I wanted to check out a few new lines that have gone up ...<br />
Vandalized (v6/7) - nice addition to an awesome block.<br />
Rouge Wave (v8) - stellar!<br />
<a href="http://vimeo.com/9343544">Super Tsunami (v10)</a> - awesome climbing...one to come back for<br />
Pit Stain (v8ish) - also killer, a bit more "heady" than hard.<br />
The Messer (v7) - cryptic...another one for the next trip<br />
Blinded by the hype (v7/8) - was wet...<br />
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Hopefully, it will get cool in SWVA soon...lots to do, and never enough time.<br />
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<a href="http://david-reis.blogspot.com/">Young Dave</a> has returned to climbing after straining his hammy. After a brief stay in Banff to recover, word is he has headed back to the desert...<br />
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Enjoy 2 vids from Moore's Wall:<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/17121829">3 from Moore's Wall</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2786956">adam walker</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/8652811">Moore's Wall: A Few Piedmont Classics</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/louderthan11">Louder Than 11</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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Have a great Thanksgiving, and keep an eye out for a post T-Day post...<br />
-W-The Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279542472430127870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37084621.post-89704295165444599752010-11-23T12:25:00.000-05:002010-11-23T12:25:19.872-05:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY27FxJRS4K4BntpGGHsmSlRUYOIf2HBpzgWrCkZAg5B0kYtNM9YflVhsLOvTWOC0HvO8dA0IOOPl_vI47O29aFi_doxU-3MGyomle8-DTboZSGHZMZJgzzEBGXygTZlPAdPY_/s1600/beast+coast+get+out+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541071322562340386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY27FxJRS4K4BntpGGHsmSlRUYOIf2HBpzgWrCkZAg5B0kYtNM9YflVhsLOvTWOC0HvO8dA0IOOPl_vI47O29aFi_doxU-3MGyomle8-DTboZSGHZMZJgzzEBGXygTZlPAdPY_/s400/beast+coast+get+out+2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 341px; width: 454px;" /></a>cliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410709170379622310noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37084621.post-91123313941209110102010-11-09T09:46:00.004-05:002010-11-23T12:24:52.561-05:00mid week quickie<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">A mid week quickie...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">Last post forgot to mention few new FA's, all at GHSP:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">The Flying Spaghetti Monster ... v8/9 </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span">The Good Times Are Killing Me</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> ... v6</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">Power of Jack ... v6</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">None are confirmed, and the race is on...</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Also <a href="http://www.8a.nu/?IncPage=http%3A//www.8a.nu/scorecard/AscentList.aspx%3FUserId%3D20271%26AscentType%3D1%26AscentClass%3D0%26AscentListTimeInterval%3D1%26AscentListViewType%3D0">Ben D</a> ticked the local classics Moneyshot (extended start, v7+) and Brooklyn Bridge (v8). Dave's Line (v8) next?</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">In the meantime, <a href="http://www.8a.nu/?IncPage=http%3A//www.8a.nu/user/Profile.aspx%3FUserId%3D26677">Andy C</a> and <a href="http://www.8a.nu/?IncPage=http%3A//www.8a.nu/user/Profile.aspx%3FUserId%3D26460">Justin M</a>, rep'd Radford @ the </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.earthtreksclimbing.com/images/stories/comp_images/abs-male_adult.pdf">ABS comp</a> @ Earthtreks (Timonium, MD). Andy and Justin took the 1/2 in Men's Advanced.</span></span><br />
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Till the next video from us, we you with 5 from others to get you psyched! Two words: Gill and Nicole.<br />
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Classic Nicole<br />
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Classic Nicole composure while demostrating power<br />
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Gill in his forties<br />
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Gill's take on the passion...<br />
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Last is the first repeat of Nicole's classic, Dreamtime, before it was <a href="http://www.climbing.com/exclusive/features/dreamtime/index1.html">chipped to death</a>.<br />
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Dreamtime<br />
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Whats a classic? I don't know after 15+ years of searching, suffering, sending, and failing. Trying to define it is a great challenge. You know it...but how to describe it, or distinguish it from the <a href="http://www.climbing.com/exclusive/above/homage_to_the_lowball/">low balls</a>, choss, and other lesser quality lines?<br />
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Why LRT out of all the areas at GHSP?<br />
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What lines? Well some we had already shot, some we never had a great chance. They should all at least start at an obvious hold/feature, be striking, have a flat landing, and be friendly to climb on. Eliminants, bizarre starts, and poor hold/rock quality are definitely "no's"<br />
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Four got captured on video: Beast master, Escape from Alcatraz, The Hive, Nancy w/ an E. Not featured, but must do's if you are here: SLS, Kitten Mittens, <a href="http://vimeo.com/15792474">Shanghi Knights</a>. All of these are great lines, regardless of the grade...climb them. Enjoy them.<br />
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This is our first attempt. A classic to me may be your choss pile, but we are going to try to search out the lines that are the classics for their area in SWVA none the less. Stay tuned for more of the Classic series. Till then enjoy the ones we caught on video!<br />
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Some folks might use <a href="http://climbingczar.louderthan11.com/?page_id=26">logical parameters</a> or a <a href="http://mountainproject.com/">bizarre form of math and online consensus</a> to come up with an idea of what a 5 star classic is.<br />
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I don't pretend to know... some folks say I have strange sense of whats good or not.<br />
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We are gonna attempt to figure it out over the next few months while bouldering through SWVA, starting with the final GHSP session...<br />
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Until then....WThe Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279542472430127870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37084621.post-6678415240919146322010-10-13T19:28:00.002-05:002010-10-22T15:47:24.652-05:00tantalizingly closeNot a ton going on in the past week. The roller coaster of hot/less hot has been in full effect, and I think folks are about to be <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnb9pTVU5n4">sick</a> from the ride. The full season is just around the corner. Hopefully we have all paid our dues to crush in eminent future! So dig out the <a href="http://www.brmsstore.com/php-bin/ecomm4/brmsProducts.php?product_id=3207">down</a>, grab the <a href="http://www.brmsstore.com/index.php?category_id=852">chalk pot</a>, and begin the <a href="http://louderthan11.com/?p=378">count down to crush time</a>.<br />
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Speaking of crush, young Dave has followed his compass West, yet again, in search of difficult pebbles. Last check had Dave headed for Joe's Valley in search of the RAD. Take a moment and check his blog.<br />
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As promised a new video...but not only one, but two! First is probably the final installment of the GHSP sessions. Its starting to get prime in other areas, and we have run the course through GHSP...not a lot left to do, but tons of projects else where for the season. Maybe a one more...<br />
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Second is from our lost compadre, Will of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/BingoBangoProd">Bingo Bango Productions</a>. We are psyched to have some new contribution to the digital carnival, and can't wait to see what else comes... without further delay....<br />
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Last, but not least, don't forget the <a href="http://distilledbouldering.blogspot.com/2010/10/photo-asault-contest-and-more.html">photo contest</a> from the previous post! Become famous for 15 minutes, and have your picture at that top of DS!<br />
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WThe Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279542472430127870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37084621.post-68110608159842972312010-10-09T19:02:00.001-05:002014-11-23T19:22:53.997-05:00Photo-asault, contest, and more!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Finally, the diblitating heat has broken here in SWVA! Just as I was about to give up all hope and resign myself to my newest <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTsowiNgdjw">hobby</a>. Time to start sizing up the fall projects and do work! And if you are looking at <a href="http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/gra.shtml">GHSP</a>, best get a move on as the access to the LRT boulders will close in the next few weeks till Spring. Go get it!</div>
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A few FAs have gone up in the past week or two with the improving conditions:</div>
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Wookin Pa Nub, V8/9 @ GHSP</div>
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Undercover Motherfucker (direct), V6 @ Sandstone Mtn (video to come)</div>
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We are gonna run a cool little photo contest for the next bit. See the title at the top...imagine your photo there for all to gaze upon. Start snapping pics and email them to DSbouldering@gmail.com . The contest will end Nov 10. Just about a month to get some killer shots and submitt them. The winner might even get a little something <a href="http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/80605865/">special</a>...</div>
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Rules (there are always rules, but not many):</div>
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1) needs to be in SWVA (2 hr-ish circle around 24060)</div>
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2) needs to be somewhere that has open access...no stealth missions</div>
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3) submitted by Nov 10th</div>
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<span style="color: black;">in the mean time, let part one of the <span style="color: red;">Photo Assualt</span> begin!!!</span></div>
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There should be a new video up in a few days, but not to disappoint those looking for some sweet videos to keep the psyche up , I got to two to send your way. First up is a funny music video from Chris Webby. Check it...<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/13240711">Gnarcade</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/mikebenson">Mike Benson</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</div>
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The Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279542472430127870noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37084621.post-43150497401961772502010-09-22T15:26:00.002-05:002010-09-22T18:40:40.983-05:00Fall is on the HorizonLots going on in SWVA...<br />
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</div><div><a href="http://mountainproject.com/v/virginia/nebo_mountain/106492122">Mtn Nebo</a> had a project go down...more to come. Double-A-ron? I'm looking at you!<br />
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<a href="http://mountainproject.com/v/virginia/grayson_highlands_state_park/_avp_boulders/106480837">Sigourney Weaver</a> was confirmed at v8+/9-. Climbing a line of crimps and relying on core tension, this line is fun despite being a lowball. The start hold crumbled a bit during the repeat process, but no change in difficulty.<br />
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Jenn has been reppin' it for the ladies. She has been putting together a nice list of FFA's from GHSP of late. A few highlights from the late summer season.<br />
Reverie<br />
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Casual Tees<br />
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and with Thews & Mothership nearly in the crosshairs...and hiking <a href="http://www.nicros.com/archive/archive19.cfm">Mike Tyson's Face</a> (5.12), it will be interesting to see what she can do with a bit better conditions. <br />
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While we were at AVP finishing Sigourney Weaver, we noticed some of the holds on Frontman were flexing quite a bit. We showed up this weekend to warm up, and the holds now moved nearly an inch! The Richmond crew decided to test the stability of the holds...<br />
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Last week had 2 great film festivals going on, the Reel Rock Tour and the Radical Reel Tour. The later had some great videos. My personal favorite was the Paxti U. segment from <a href="http://www.bigupproductions.com/#/vidplayer/Progression_Trailer/">Progression</a>. Inspirational for trying HARD. A few pics from the Expo and festival are <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=231367&id=124841034015&ref=mf">here</a>.<br />
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The Reel Rock Tour was in its second edition at VT. The VT climbing club raised some money for both <a href="http://www.newriverclimbing.net/">NRAC</a> and the <a href="http://www.accessfund.org/">Access Fund</a>. <a href="http://www.brms.com/">Blue Ridge Mtn Sport</a>s helped to pad the donation with a raffle of an <a href="http://www.ospreypacks.com/">Osprey</a> Talon 22. Congrats to Sarah L on winning a sweet pack and giving a donation!<br />
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Last, but not least, the first round of the <a href="http://www.triplecrownbouldering.org/">Triple Crown</a> is quickly approaching. Hound Ears, which is open just once a year for this event, is first up. Registration is full, so if you have yet to sign up, then you are gonna miss a bad ass session. Luckily, the after party and gear raffle are open to all, and helps benefit climbing in the SE. If you have never been, then check out this video for a glimpse into the event and its history!<br />
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There you have it....lots to be psyched about as the cooler temps begin to trickle in. Stay tuned as some cool stuff is about to come down the pike!<br />
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Venue: <a href="http://www.glc.vt.edu/">Graduate Life Center at Virginia Tech Auditorium</a><br />
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Back for a 2nd year, is <a href="http://RoanokeOutside.com/">RoanokeOutside.com</a> presenting Radical Reels!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">5:00PM–6:30PM (Outdoor Expo–come whenever!) </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">6:45PM (Radical Reels showing–be on time)</span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Where</strong></span><a href="http://www.jeffcenter.org/about/directions" target="_blank"><br />
The Jefferson Center</a> (downtown Roanoke).</span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Notes</strong></span><span style="color: red;"><strong> </strong></span><br />
Beer and wine available.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Cost </span></strong></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
$13 (includes tax) - <span style="background-color: yellow;">Last year's event sold out early - so get your tickets now.</span></span></span></div><ul style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><li><a href="http://jeffcentersales.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=1_377&osCsid=37d14146f5f40fd261b5ef70724f9716" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Purchase Tickets Online</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> (additional $2.50 fee)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Call (540.345.2550) or buy in person and there is no additional $2.50 fee</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Students tickets are $7 (must purchase at Jefferson Center)</span></span></li>
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Check out the <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/RoanokeOutside?v=app_2344061033#!/event.php?eid=146260412053246&ref=mf">Facebook Event Page</a></strong> to see who else is coming and invite your friends.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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Squamish is a granite paradise. All of the nice parts of a granite field like Yosemite, but without any of the detractions. Only issue...its 3000+ miles aways from the 24060.</div>
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The Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279542472430127870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37084621.post-18779594234926342912010-08-13T17:43:00.002-05:002010-08-30T18:33:40.100-05:00West ward!Broce element of bC is chilling at the airport in Roanoke<br />
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so far:<br />
1 55 min flight delayed<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">Currently bouldering at Mtn Lake is still closed. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281738855_0" style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">Mountain Lake Conservancy</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"><br style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">is re-evlauating what types of recreation they wish to allow on their land.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"><br style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">While local resources are working with</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281738855_1" style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">MLC</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">to guide this evalauation, it is</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"><br style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">requested that the climbing community continue to abstain from bouldering at</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"><br style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">Mtn Lake. In order to not only show support for the MLC's wishes, but also</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"><br style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">the importance of the resource to the climbing community, a petition is circulating. Please take a moment to sign: They are available at the <a href="http://www.climbing.org.vt.edu/">Climbing Club @ VT</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=654398889">W</a>, Travis M, or <a href="http://www.brmsstore.com/insideBRMS/store.php?storeID=12">Blue Ridge Mountain Sports</a>.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"> The petitions will be collected in the up coming weeks prior to a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281738855_2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: initial; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: initial; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">land management proposal</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">meeting for the Mtn Lake area. Thank you for taking </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">the time to do so as we try to show the community's concern for for our </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">local resource.</span><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><strong>Lend just an hour or two, a whole day or multiple days!</strong></div><div style="margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><strong>What</strong>: Junkyard Wall approach trail, risers and re-route<br />
<strong>When</strong>: Tuesday, August 31 – Monday, September 6<br />
<strong>Where</strong>: Junkyard Wall each day at 8:30 am<br />
<strong>Bring</strong>: Closed-toed shoes, your own food, water, etc.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.newriverclimbing.net/access-by-area/junk-yard" style="color: #6da43a; text-decoration: none;">Junkyard Wall</a> gets its name from the actual unofficial junkyard that once graced what is now the approach trail. The hill was, "once an overflowing mound of washing machines, Mason jars, old tires, and household refuse," writes Mike Williams in <a href="http://store.waterstoneoutdoors.com/CartGenie/prod-234.htm" style="color: #6da43a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">New River Gorge Rock Climbs (Wolverine Press)</a>. The NPS cleaned the largest of the trash out long ago, but the tinier detritus remains. That combined with the steep nature of the trail makes approaching Junkyard the most dangerous part of the day. Who knows how deep the trash runs?! Take a gander at the millions of glass shards lining the path and it's easy to see why some call it "Hepatitis Hill."</div><div style="margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Well, not for much longer. Beginning Tuesday, August 31 and going on through Labor Day Weekend, NRAC and the NPS plan to attack the long-standing Junkyard Wall approach problem by re-routing parts of the trail and installing steps where needed. <strong>The major push will occur Saturday, September 4</strong>, but we'll gladly accept your help on any one of those days. If you can lend an entire day, that’s great, but we understand the lure of the cliff, too. If all you can give us is an hour or two, we’ll appreciate you just as much!</div><div style="margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">>>>>></div><div style="margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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2) Josh reaching through Paladin on his 2nd or 3rd try...bagging the 3rd(?) ascent of <em>Paladin</em> @ LRT...pretty good for not climbing in 8 weeks. He also snatched up the first repeat of the odd ball line, <em>Sofa King</em><br />
3) W on the short crimp problem, <em>Athena</em> @ Olympus<br />
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Speaking of goodness, the Broce element of BC is getting ready to depart for <a href="http://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/facmd/BMB%20Websites/Seattle%20Webpages/Seattle.jpg">Seattle</a> and <a href="http://uscw.canada.travel/">Canada</a> for a week, eh? Friends, seafood & beers, and a few boulders... Psyched to see what the NW has to offer!<br />
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