so there may have been an ascent of this boulder from a higher start..from Seth.. but every story has been different about it.. so not really sure what the deal is.. but I started on the nob crimpers on the face of the arete.. there is an undercling on the underside you can use to pull on too if you like that position better.. did a couple small moves to two big moves. there is room for lower start I guess.. I started where I did cause it felt natural and the low start is kinda awkward and pushes you into cookies corner then you like do this downward trav which I didn't like.. its a great v10 from where I did it ! two hard moves! one really big one!
Wow, crazy experience. Started trying last year, took me 2 or three days just to be able do all the moves. This year started started out a lil quicker, by my 2nd day this year (or it could have been third I can't even remember) I was made it up to the jug rest and fell dry firing of the slopey rail. Then the battle started. I went up there maybe 6 times after the first day of getting very close. Basically I would get to the jug like 3 times a session and 75% of the time fall because my skin was to dry/cold or my foot would pop off the smears. rarely did I feel like I was falling because I was too tired, always my third try of the day I would pump out but the first tries always felt really good,, in the end I probably made it to the jug more than 20 times... i stopped counting it got that bad. I was getting really frustrated and honestly just wanted to quit trying it for this year, but chad wouldn't let me ! credit goes to him ! ) really amped and feeling extra super fit ! Really amazing boulder with great movement, so satisfying
OMG!!!! First V7 in CO! And quite possibly the second best boulder I've ever done (Human Energy)! Outstanding moves on amazing rock and the best possible scenery as one tops out- Lake Haiyaha! Woo-Hoo-ed out loud as I topped out! Two days for this guy. On my first attempt today, I fell really awkwardly and experienced extremely sharp pain in my ankle... I hope it's OK! In any case, PSYCHED for the first big send of the season!
Usually I let this one right at the end of my sessions- today was no exception! Will attribute the send to the fact that I started campussing for the first time in over a year- HUGE move to a crimp, then keep the core tension high to match- that's it! Finally got it after Jake did his crazy beta to send it which didn't work for me
Two days for this one- pumped out the first! Crux is avoiding the dab and not pumping out at the end. Starts with a few good compression moves on slopers and crimps, then moves on to a very pumpy campusy traverse with a pumpy and psychological finish. Not stellar, but satisfied I could at least do this in a high gravity day!
Same day as magnum flash go I fell trying to cut my feet before the jump move, instead of jumping and cutting, then did the rest of the moves fast and did it from the ground my second try. Nice ass Boulder, really psyched to do it!
Really amazing Boulder, one of the best, tried it for the first time yesterday, figured out my beta pretty quick and did it pretty soon after that. Part of me wants to call this v12 and the other part of me knows I'm real good on crimps and heal hooks.. So idk.. either way, great Boulder, fun crew up there, always glad to see the ladies out !
Holy epic. The longest I've spent on a boulder problem. Nearly did it on my first day in RMNP 5 years ago. The same day it was established. Probably fallen 100 times on the move to the pinch from the bottom. Heinous foot cut issue. Solved the problem by skipping the pinch and dynoing to the lip...
2nd try today with good conditions. Years and years in the making. Probably the most effort I've given to a single boulder. Considered giving it the extra +, especially for me. Really never thought I would actually finish this thing, but pulled some truly screwed up beta out of my ass and sent...I'm Back! Everything is back in balance.
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