New Shoes!!

Super Psyched... on the new Five Ten Arrowhead climbing shoes!

A good looking shoe.

Sending in the new shoes.

Another Day at The Gorge

Mouth, Kevin, Cameron, Jason, Lauren and I spent Sunday climbing at Mission Gorge. We spent a little while repeating some climbs and the other time was spent on new lines. I was stoked to push some of the harder grades around 5.10c or 5.10d. In addition, I got a great gear lead in too. Everyone was climbing well and have to give Cameron a high-five for his 5.10a onsight, It was pretty impressive.

Kevin working on Mighty Monger 5.10d

Riverside Rock Quarry

What a gnarly place. It's not the prettiest climbing destination in southern California, but it does boast some incredible climbing. Here are a few pictures of Violator 5.11c that I projected a few days ago!

 So stoked to see my wife back on the rock.

 Feeling the pump just before the crux overhanging crimps.

 A few more moves to go!

I've Created A Monster

Cameron Carlson's balls have officially dropped! After a solid session at Lake Dixon yesterday, I'm sold. Cameron started out the day with a gear lead of the Y-crack 5.7 offwidth. Next on the list was a near miss of a redpoint on the Roof, 5.11a. After hanging for bit and finding the right jams, he got the beta and pulled over the top. I'm sure he'll get the redpoint first try during his next visit. The last climb of the day was a project I've been working on, Double-D. It comes in at 5.10d and has very balency feet with little for the hands to hold onto.He got it pretty easy on his second attempt with a little beta. If this was all done in one day, imagine what a week of climbing looks like. The late nights training at Vital have paid off. He's been climbing for under a year and is already sending my project. Pretty wild to think about. Keep an eye out for this kid from the coastline crags of Malibu Creek, to the desert crags of New Jack City. Happy Birthday Kid!! Keep sending....

The ominous Dixon roof crack!

Cameron working the crux of Brian's Song 5.10c, Keller Peak, Big Bear

Boulder Problems

Last summer I spent a few afternoons a week going up to a secret bouldering location. There are tons of cool projects out there to work on. I've sent a few of them, with most being under the V4 rating. It's killing me to be sitting at home looking through the pics. I pray everyday that my sprained ankle will  heal soon so I can make the 20 minute uphill hike. Here are some sent and others waiting to he freed!

 

Dynomite V3 on the Dynomite boulder. Mantle on a mini ledge, then match and stand.

 Cougar Claw V3+ Dynomite boulder.

 Finger Rip unrated. Blood, broken holds and unfinished.

 View from arete.

 The wave, project.

Peace Pipe V0, Arrowhead boulder

 Tiptoe V1+ on the Brain

Sidewinder V2 on the Egg