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A New Project…

Posted on 26. Jan, 2011 by B3.

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Location: 5 minute drive from Denver, 20 minute hike Climbers: Daniel Woods, David Graham, Chris Webb-Parsons, myself Boulder Problem: Phantasia Project Moves: 27 Style: sit down start, horizontal roof climbing, toe hooks, campus moves, 360 degree spin around, technical mantle Holds: pinches, sidepulls, jugs, edges, two finger pocket Estimated Grade: V14 Estimated Date of Project [...]

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Horsetooth

Posted on 24. Jan, 2011 by B3.

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Friday I ventured to The Scoop Area, near Horsetooth Reservoir, to try Ian Dory’s wonderful new problem Doxology V12. Brian Capps made the second ascent a few days ago, Dave Graham the 3rd, and Brian Camp followed suit. I had split my tip on the first day and this was hampering my efforts on the [...]

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The Highball

Posted on 17. Jan, 2011 by B3.

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At one point or another every serious boulderer has been on a climb in which they suddenly found a little too much air under their feet. Perhaps they knew the moment would come when they left the ground, or perhaps it snuck up on them and took them by surprise. Those with cunning and skill [...]

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Horsetooth Reservoir

Posted on 12. Jan, 2011 by B3.

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This winter there has been a new psyche building in Ft. Collins and several nice new problems have been climbed as a result. Brian Camp, Ian Dory, James Hickey, and Paul Dusatko have lead the way. As the weather has been snowy and cold lately, the local climbers there have turned their attention once again [...]

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Poudre Canyon

Posted on 10. Jan, 2011 by B3.

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The Poudre Canyon is the best place in Colorado for new hard problems. Friday I took Daniel Woods there to scope some of them out, and to try to get some fitness back after a restful Christmas break. The boulders were mostly covered in snow and it was cold, but we gave some good efforts [...]

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Southern Nevada Bouldering by Tom Moulin

Posted on 03. Jan, 2011 by B3.

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I just received a copy of Southern Nevada Bouldering by Tom Moulin. This is clearly the most well researched bouldering guidebook ever written and it is packed with useful information. The book documents over 2000 problems in over 400 pages. It is fully color, and there are hundreds of action photos. The introduction shines, with [...]