T minus 5 days...

Folks are starting to come out of hibernation as the Fall season approaches.  Jay and Josh hopped on the train to GHSP this past Sunday to test the waters.  Good to see folks checking out the best summer climbing in VA, and getting psyched to rip when the cool Autumn weather returns.  While checking out some classic hard lines and a few projects, a few FAs were squeezed in: S.W.S. (v6ish), Kitten Mittens (v3), six50 (v3), Stumble (v0).  Lots of great lines to chose from for a late summer project...where to begin?

A quick & dirty vid to keep you psyched...Three from GHSP
1) Jenn cruising up Front Man @ AVP
2) Josh reaching through Paladin on his 2nd or 3rd try...bagging the 3rd(?) ascent of Paladin @ LRT...pretty good for not climbing in 8 weeks.  He also snatched up the first repeat of the odd ball line, Sofa King
3) W on the short crimp problem, Athena @ Olympus

GHSP 3 from adam walker on Vimeo.

Speaking of goodness, the Broce element of BC is getting ready to depart for Seattle and Canada for a week, eh? Friends, seafood & beers, and a few boulders...  Psyched to see what the NW has to offer!

much to come...back in a bit

W

GHSP...again

The 300 Broce elements of bEAST coast have a one track mind it seems, and the track leads right to Grayson Highland State Park at the moment.  A beautiful 75 degree day welcomed us and Mike as we rolled into AVP, where met our friend Philip.

The day at AVP unfolded for each of us:

Mike:, Frontman, stand(v4); Volatile(v3)

Philip: Frontman, sds(v5); Distance Dyno (v4); Volatile(v3); FA of Stilletto

W: Finger Confusion (v7); Casual Tees (v6, flashed); Frontman, sds(v5, flashed); Volatile(v3, flashed)

After a good bit of time at AVP, we re-grouped and headed to the LTR sector.  The "Man-child" area was the our focus, as Mike and Philip were itching to try the two tiger problems, Bengal and Tiger Side.  Phil made progress on Tiger Side, while Mike stayed determined and sent Bengal!

Seattle is coming up quick.  We have been looking to get fit.  A long ways to go, but its a long ways to travel to suck.  Get ready Seattle bEAST COASTERS, the 300 Broce contingent is revving the engine!

Check the media:

Mike on Volatile

W capturing some crappy video

GHSP: AVP & LRT from adam walker on Vimeo.