What makes a problem classic? position? holds? grade?
Some folks might use logical parameters or a bizarre form of math and online consensus to come up with an idea of what a 5 star classic is.
I don't pretend to know... some folks say I have strange sense of whats good or not.
We are gonna attempt to figure it out over the next few months while bouldering through SWVA, starting with the final GHSP session...
SWVA Classics: GHSP trailer from adam walker on Vimeo.
Until then....W
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Friday, October 22, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Fall is on the Horizon
Lots going on in SWVA...
New problem on Sandstone Mtn: The Green Room, v6. Start on the ledge under roof and follow rails out to arete and top out. Video to come soon.
Mtn Nebo had a project go down...more to come. Double-A-ron? I'm looking at you!
Coveted 2nd ascents at GHSP have occured over the past little bit. Down Tempo got a second, though it is not as difficult as originally described (v8). Climbing a sloper lip for a few moves before easing, Down Tempo clocks in closer to about v6. A third ascent might be needed to help this problem settle around the accurate grade. Video to come...
Sigourney Weaver 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.
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.
Reverie
Frisky Monkey
Casual Tees
Punticilo
and with Thews & Mothership nearly in the crosshairs...and hiking Mike Tyson's Face (5.12), it will be interesting to see what she can do with a bit better conditions.
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...
Untitled from adam walker on Vimeo.
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 Progression. Inspirational for trying HARD. A few pics from the Expo and festival are here.
The Reel Rock Tour was in its second edition at VT. The VT climbing club raised some money for both NRAC and the Access Fund. Blue Ridge Mtn Sports helped to pad the donation with a raffle of an Osprey Talon 22. Congrats to Sarah L on winning a sweet pack and giving a donation!
Last, but not least, the first round of the Triple Crown 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!
Triple Crown Bouldering Series 2010 from matt stark on Vimeo.
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!
Sigourney Weaver 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.
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.
Reverie
Frisky Monkey
Casual Tees
Punticilo
and with Thews & Mothership nearly in the crosshairs...and hiking Mike Tyson's Face (5.12), it will be interesting to see what she can do with a bit better conditions.
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...
Untitled from adam walker on Vimeo.
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 Progression. Inspirational for trying HARD. A few pics from the Expo and festival are here.
The Reel Rock Tour was in its second edition at VT. The VT climbing club raised some money for both NRAC and the Access Fund. Blue Ridge Mtn Sports helped to pad the donation with a raffle of an Osprey Talon 22. Congrats to Sarah L on winning a sweet pack and giving a donation!
Last, but not least, the first round of the Triple Crown 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!
Triple Crown Bouldering Series 2010 from matt stark on Vimeo.
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!
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Like a broken record...
...is how we have been climbing. Working the last kinks out of our summer projects at GHSP before the Fall climbing season rolls into the South. Not a bad thing, as there is plenty to keep up with.
A few from the 24060 got out to the NRG to give a little love to the Junk Yard crag approach. The Jasons, Jenn, and Mike all got out there, shoveled gravel, laid ties, and helped create a much needed stair system to the crag. Well done !
Some notable new problems at GHSP
-Mouth of Wilson (stand)
-Mouth of Wilson (low)
-Frisky Monkey
-When Mommy Hit Daddy
-Allegiance to the Swag
- and many more...
- and many more...
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| Brushing the sloper on When Mommy Hit Daddy |
So we got a replacement Flip Mino, and guess what, that shit doesn't work. Moral: don't get a Flip Mino. Another short from GHSP, shot from the little Canon.
Jenn: Wing Man & Reverie
W: Tiger Side & When Mommy Hit Daddy
Wyatt: Tilt-a-Whirl
GHSP 4 from adam walker on Vimeo.
A few from the 24060 got out to the NRG to give a little love to the Junk Yard crag approach. The Jasons, Jenn, and Mike all got out there, shoveled gravel, laid ties, and helped create a much needed stair system to the crag. Well done !
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| top of the trail |
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| Jason |
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| Lots of hard work...almost done! |
-W
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