And it GOES!!!!

Well… I have been waiting for the “OK” to drop this late Gregory Commercial I have been putting together for a little while now. I seem to have a harder time editing a short video than a regular-length-standard route/interview piece. Timing is key, color, sharpness and the concept has to work. I hope this incorporates all of those 100% as the final is getting approved by the good folks at Gregory now. SO… stand by on that.
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The past few days we have been dealing with a bit of rain, snow, and the usual bolting and climbing. The project is coming along very well and I am still totally in love. I got further and it’s really just a matter of time until it’s done. I bolted a route on the right side of the Hurricave which was an attempt to create a project for Colette. I completed that one a couple of days ago and calling it “Joe Blow”!!! …and after Isaac tried it as well we feel its probably 13c. Not bad for an addition to the backyard novelty. YEEEAH!… It really feels good to complete a route that I created, cleaned, did the work on and sent… The feeling is a completely different experience than the usual. I would say a little more emotional and significant. It is something that I am now addicted to. The work, and the connection is such a great endeavor and I urge everyone to try this stuff!!!20100308-img_1607

Tim gettin it going.

Tim gettin it going.

Matt bummed on the snow.

Matt bummed on the snow.

Colette is grinding out some boulder problems in Moe’s at her leisure. I love this part of the country as there are SO many options for the climber. After work Colette can swing by Moe’s, work her project and feel good about the day. Convenience and accessibility is truly present here and it’s nice to take advantage of.
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Lindner Roof V8?

Lindner Roof V8?

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Yesterday Tim Kemple and Matt Irving came down from Salt Lake City for some video/photos. They are here for a couple of days to shoot route development, new projects, and the goings on. I love working with such professional people. These guys know how to do a great job and put out an A+ product. I am pretty lucky man…
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Leif Gasch on Cliff Dweller 13a

Leif Gasch on Cliff Dweller 13a

Marshmellow over the fire?  SURRRE!!!!

Marshmellow over the fire? SURRRE!!!!

Stand by for that Gregory Mersh… its a quickee but a goodie.

The Balance

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The balance of bolting routes and climbing is a challenge sometimes. Two solid climbing days on with a day of bolting has been the pattern and it works pretty well. Putting up new routes is cross training and I gotta say… its REALLY is training. It works abs, shoulders, core, your entire body really and all in the way that’s opposite to climbing. Not bad huh? Who would have thought that the two endeavors would work simultaneously in so many ways. Also, the psyche is at a new level… New routes to create assures a sheer motivation that is honestly different than just having a project to do. Its a lot more selfless which feels a lot different from what climbers are accustomed to. It opens doors, allows you to see others enjoy your work and craft, and makes the possibilities of new climbing endless!! Im just really psyched on this stuff and think I’m obsessed…. dang. No lie… I can’t sleep at night with all of these lines to bolt…
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Isaac punting on Captain Fantastic 13c.

Isaac punting on Captain Fantastic 13c.

With all of the time in the world I still only have enough time to climb on the important stuff… which is my project in the back. Its a great style because you can get further and further with each quality go. I got a high-point yesterday which was 5 moves from the end. That really sounds like a lot huh? It is. It’s a long series of muscley, powerful moves in the horizontal terrain. The bottom isn’t an issue anymore and that’s great to have dealt with… I got in three burns yesterday with Lauren and MAN!…. that made for a DANG satisfying day. This route seems like the more you try it, the more fitness you gain to climb all the way through. I really am stoked on this line and I know it’s hard. I have an idea of a grade, but don’t know until its complete. REALLY difficult routes take me a lot of grinding…. we will see….
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The Africanized Bees.... bastards.

The Africanized Bees.... bastards.

Fanning Out A Lil Bit.

This photo just really gets me psyched and I wanted to share it. Maria Torres shot this photo of Dani Andrada bolting barefoot probably during a climbing day. Motivation indeed.
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