Gorges Du Loup 3.

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Still on the grind here and enjoying every minute. Latest sends for US are a bit minimal other than Daniel doing Last Soul Sacrifice, 8c yesterday. A full on endurance route that goes to the top of the wall. To the first anchor it is 8b and a solid enduro route itself…then you get a gutter-ass rest and battle out a 7c+ to the top…SUPER good route and reminds me of the endurance factor on routes like Living In Fear 8b in Rifle, CO. I should redpoint this one tomorrow.

Last Soul Sac, Photo from Nice-climbing.com

Last Soul Sac, Photo from Nice-climbing.com

Thanks Philippe! Don’t forget to peep Nice Climbing.com

Me on Last Soul Sacrifice 8c

Me on Last Soul Sacrifice 8c

Cedric Lopiccolo sent his project Just one fix 8c+ that Adam Ondra completed the first ascent of last year. NICE ONE MAYNE!!!!

Cedric Sending Just One Fix....8c+!!!!

Cedric Sending Just One Fix....8c+!!!!

We have been on the program of locking down two projects at once. I have really never done this kinda thing, mainly due to the fact I get conservative with my energy and resting in between attempts on a “main” project. But this dual action projecting is BAD ASS!!! You get to zero in on two challenges and gain serious strength that is recognizable. LOVE IT!!! Right now I have Total Eclatch 8c+ and Last Soul Sac as my dual proj’s… Once I do Last Soul Sac I will get on the DON line… Triptic Tonik 8c+ claimed to be “The best 8c+ in all of Europe” by many including Dani Andrada whom I respect deeply.

Daniel will likely do the entire wall…he is ALL psyched on Punt X 9a….BAWSSSSE!!!!

Punt X attempts

Punt X attempts

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Phillipe giving some beta....King of the Cave.

Phillipe giving some beta....King of the Cave.

Things really couldn’t be better here….loving it in all ways.

Phil - September 8, 2009 - 8:53 am

I feel more as the “clown” of the Cave !!

Ryan J - September 8, 2009 - 12:06 pm

yo joe,

how many goes per proj do you put in when working two? or is it day on day off on each ??

admin - September 9, 2009 - 5:51 am

I usually try each twice before we bounce and return in the evening. And then maybe one per route then. Gooood method man!

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