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Monday, February 22, 2010

T-Wall and Stone Fort

The end of the hard part of Super Mario

So I added the end of another problem to it to make it even more fun



Fun move high left



Bad side pull on right hand




Big move to the finish, super fun!!!!




Star on Hairy Undercling, Crescent Boulder




Moving into the crux of Digital Macabre





Star just past the crux of Cake Walk






Star loving CW




This past weekend my wife and I went on a late Valentine's Day trip to Chattanooga. It was one of the best trips that I have taken to Chatty yet. We stayed in a great bed and breakfast in Chatty. On Saturday we woke to perfect conditions for Twall. We hiked up and climbed Goldenlocks 5.8+, Cake Walk 10a, and Digital Macabre 10b/c. The temps were in the 50's and the sun was out to keep things just right. I sent CW clean and sat once on DM in the crux. Macabre will go next try.

On Sunday we went to check out Stone Fort. I had been there once before and just walked around. So this was my first time really climbing there. Star and I warmed up on the Crescent Boulder. We climbed the three v0-v3 on the front and the seemingly easy v2 and v4 on the back. All fun but my real goal from the day was to find some projects and send Super Mario v4/5.

We made it to Super Mario and after figuring out the beta I sent pretty easy. It turns out that there are several other problems ranging from v3-v8 on the same face. I wound up working the higher top out on the boulder to give SM a harder finish. I did the top section but could not link the whole thing. I was pumped after climbing all day and figured that I would be back in a couple of weeks and I would send then along with some harder stuff.

So here are the pictures and I will be posting more as I go through them.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Foster Falls '09


Star Having a blast on a Foster Falls classic Fish-Eyed Fool 10b
Friday, February 12, 2010

Mike on Mulletino

Roof section of Mulletino


Mulletino V6 (grade from the new guide)



Mike sent his three month standing no more proj. He was psyched to say the least. Way to go man. And of course when he sent it I had to try it and I few in love with the moves too. And yes it is on my list now. I can not wait until next weekend!!!!!! And March 5 weekend!!!! I frigging Psyched, I mean I am very excited and am looking forward to a session of crush.
Not to mention that in March I can pick up my new copy of the HP guide fresh off the press. I have one held just for me. I am very excited. Full color, great descriptions. Looks to be another great guide. Very similar to the Reds guide in terms of easy navigation and color topos. Secure yours today.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

More from Little River and HP

Moving into the crux of Iron Mike


Me still not close to a bell ringer on Iron Mike




Mike going for the knock out on Iron Mike 12a




Chris climbing a V4 slab behind Man w/ a slow




Man With a Slow Hand V4


Monday, February 8, 2010

A Cold Bama Trip
















his past weekend was very cold in northern Bama. We climbed at LRC in a light snow on Saturday. My fingers and toes were so numb that it was almost miserable. But I was out side with my wife and wonderful friends so it was a good day.
The next day we decided to go to HP and boulder due to the chilly weather. I finally climbed Man with a Slow Hand V4. Very fun I'm not sure why I had not climbed it before but was really fun. I showed Mike some problems that he had never tried some he liked and some not so much. We checked out Red Neck for our next trip and Mike sent Mulletino V5, strong work Mike. I gave it a few goes and made it to the middle of the crux. I think it has made the project list. Other than that Star sent Stranger and was very excited and Mike lost some skin on his send of Earth, Wind, and Fire.

All and all it was a fun trip, cold but fun. Here are a couple of shots. I will add more once I gather them from from the other folks.

Oh and Who Dat!!!!!!!! Super Bowl!!!!!!