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RMNP

Posted on 22. Jul, 2008 by B3.

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Sunday Angie and I were back up to the Park. I am really excited about the idea of hiking just a bit further and putting up some new problems. 10 years ago it seemed silly to hike 2 miles to go bouldering. One way bouldering can progress in Colorado is to hike. It really is [...]

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RMNP

Posted on 21. Jul, 2008 by B3.

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Saturday I had a great session with good friends. I was psyched to try and put up some new problems. First off was a low start to the Toolshed V7 or V8. This boulder is found up-canyon from Sunspot, south of Eternia. It is a polished red overhang with brilliant yellow lichen that faces up [...]

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RMNP

Posted on 15. Jul, 2008 by B3.

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The Park seems to be the destination of choice these days although I have no particular projects or objectives. The snow is much deeper this year than last and many classics are still buried including Sunspot, Bushpilot, Potato Chip and Riddles in the Park (although this was recently dug out). The top of Bushpilot Its [...]

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The Golden Age of Colorado Bouldering

Posted on 09. Jul, 2008 by B3.

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In the year 1999, Colorado stood at the edge of a major change. A giant bouldering wave was about to come crashing down on the Front Range. Up to that point, the hardest problems were the Big Three (Trice, Slapshot, and Meathook) established by Jim Holloway. For various reasons, these problems seemed unattainable to the [...]

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Update

Posted on 06. Jul, 2008 by B3.

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Well after taking almost a month off I have started climbing again and it feels really good, although I don’t feel so strong. It’s important to take care of your body and mind and it was time for a break. It feels great to feel healthy and ready to go. Anyways, here are some quick [...]

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Swiss Trailer

Posted on 21. Jun, 2008 by B3.

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Ang and I are off to Alaska on a family vacation for the second year in a row. The scenery there is stunning on the highest level and I would recommend a trip to anyone that appreciates being outside. I have edited some of our Swiss footage, all of which has gone to MC, into [...]

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June 2008 Update

Posted on 15. Jun, 2008 by B3.

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There has been a lot going on in the Front Range and I have been busy with work and travel, so here is a quick update. -Matt Wilder, Nalle Hukkataival and Jon Cardwell have made an ascent of Ode the Modern Man at Mt. Evans, V14. -Carlo Traversi has climbed the Automator V13 in RMNP. [...]

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World Cup

Posted on 10. Jun, 2008 by B3.

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Usually I try to provide my own media, however I stumbled upon a really nice video I think is worth checking out. www.lvmrock.com has great video of some highlights from semifinals and finals. The energy from the comp is captured well.

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World Cup

Posted on 09. Jun, 2008 by B3.

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Here are the results from America’s first Bouldering World Cup in Vail, CO. Men 1. Killian Fischuber, Austria 2. Gabriele Moroni, Italy 3. Paul Robinson, USA Women 1. Alex Johnson, USA 2. Katrina Saurwein, Austria 3. Anna Stohr, Austria I am completely exhausted (sick in fact) from a week of long, hard days outside of [...]