solo

Soloing, is a form of free climbing where the climber (the free soloist) forgoes ropes, harnesses and other protective gear while ascending and relies only on his or her physical strength, climbing ability, and psychological fortitude to avoid a fatal fall. Free solo climbing should not be confused with general free climbing, in which gear is typically used for safety in case of a fall, but not to assist the climb.

Soloing is the purest form of climbing and puts you in a sense of heightened awareness. You never climb better then when your soloing!  

Climbing a tower is worth three walls! -Steph Davis

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