Eastern Climber

Fee to Boulder at Niagra Glen

NS — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:30:36 +0000

Starting on October 1, 2011, you’re going to have to pay $20 for a bouldering season pass to boulder at Niagra Glen. I heard about it on Gripped.

Everyone should remember that bouldering brings many more recreational visitors to an area, which requires more maintenance. We can still climb there, so be happy! Just remember to get that pass.

More info HERE, and at NiagraGlenBouldering.com.

Choices Are Unnecessary on Vacation

NS — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:49:40 +0000

I few weeks ago, I finally made it out to CT for some super-secret bouldering. Yep, the Master Bedroom is still more badass, but BRad is sick, for sure. Glad I can finally put the kabosh on that little debate.

Over the next week, I’m going to hit Farley, Gunks, maybe IP, and the big surfing competition in Long Island. We’ve been doing quite a bit of that lately, by the way…

A nerdy rage comic I made after considering my options.

Three Things

NS — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:59:05 +0000

I am in the process of adding Justin Wright to the list of setters in the credits of the Divisionals video, and re-uploading it. He put in a ton of hard work, and I simply overlooked his name on my list of setters. A simple rushed mistake. Sorry dude!
I was at the UBC comp in Central Park. It was pretty awesome, and I have some thoughts I’m going to share soon, but not a whole lot that hasn’t been said already.
I can’t wait to get on Google+, and delete my Facebook account.

The Dude of Climbing

NS — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:47:50 +0000

It’s hard to admit to myself that I’m a “fan” of anyone. I’m just a generally competitive person, and I think that saying you’re a “fan” acknowledges an inherent superiority of the object of your fandom. So here goes.

I’m a fan of Alex Honnold. Here’s why:

Also, there’s a continuous shot of Adam Ondra onsighting a wet .14b. I’m a fan of the guy who got that footage, Bernardo Giménez.

SCS DIVISIONALS VIDEO

NS — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 02:34:04 +0000

I poured my heart and soul into this video, and I hope you enjoy it.

EDIT (6/20/2011): Technical difficulties, sorry for the delay.

-NS

SCS Divisionals – June 11-12

NS — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:48:19 +0000

I’m making a video of SCS Divisionals at the new Central Rock Gym in Hadley, MA. The competition will be taking place on June 11-12, and will be a great way to showcase this badass new gym. I would link to the USAC SCS info page, but honestly, it’s horrible. Looks like something a 10-year-old put together in 1994.

The new gym...

Anyways, I’m doing some things with the video that, to my knowledge, haven’t been done before. New angles, new music, new athletes. I might even call it a “production.”

~~Everyone’s favorite grade-school crusher, Ashima Shiraichi will be there,~~ along with many others who will be putting up the hardest routes in the world in the coming years… when they get their drivers’ licenses.

Kyle McCabe is head setter. He’s kindof a big deal.

The video should be done sometime in the week following the competition.

Alex Honnold Blowing More Minds

NS — Mon, 02 May 2011 21:03:34 +0000

A bit of a departure from our usual hard bouldering.

It’s been a long, long time since climbing footage has completely knocked my socks off, but this amazing expedition into the middle of the desert, in Chad, Africa did the job.

I would’ve paid money to see this footage, so kudos to the athletes, the photographers, and The North Face for making it all possible.

The Best Climbing Photograph Ever?

NS — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:32:13 +0000

I had to post this.

Via reddit.com via mountainproject.com via Darryl Allan.

Dark Horse Comp HIGHLIGHTS

NS — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:57:45 +0000

From Yours Truly.

Get that nice Bassnectar sound HERE.

Yet Another v15 FA for D. Woods

pcummings — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:55:44 +0000

This dude is on a rampage this year. The guy has always been outrageously strong, but this is just getting silly. When I heard the news of yet another v15 succumbing to the steel talons of Daniel Woods, I thought about quitting climbing…then I watched the video and I immediately went to the gym to train. Check it.

-P.C.