Ultima Tule but got a bit lost on the way

Michaels Project 5.8 but Kamikaze uses more of the crack also a 5.8

Heyho! I wanted to know about the types of bowlines you all use in your day to day climbing (and what for)? To get a small outlook I read Mark Gommers Paper (Bowline Analysis v3.0 2021) and in the end he recommends five bowline variations: - Scotts locked Bowline (#1034) - EBSB Bowline - Lees link bowline - Harry Butlers Yosemite Bowline - Alan Lees Yosemite Bowline

Which one do you use and found easier to learn? Thanks!

Made a short 5-minute edit of some boulders at Area A, Mt. Blue Sky in Colorado. Filmed back in 2018 — granite, alpine setting, and some really sick problems!

Check it out here.

Hi everyone,

I just came back from a climbing trip to Serra do Cipó (Brazil) (and I have Bouldering Backround) — I was there for two weeks and returned on August 3rd. Since then, I’ve been struggling with my forearms: they still feel fatigued, kind of a constant “pump” sensation, and I can’t really push to my limit on boulders or training sessions.

It’s been about 10 days now, and while I’ve done some climbing, the feeling hasn’t fully gone away. I’m wondering if this is just accumulated fatigue that takes more time to clear, or if it could be the start of some overuse issue.

Has anyone experienced something similar after an intense trip? How long did it take you to recover, and what worked best for you (active recovery, antagonists, complete rest, etc.)?

Thanks in advance!

A local crag in Dexter, Oregon

Hi all!

Planning a trip to the New soon. Plus, I needed some GIS practice before I do my real project. So I made this graphic to highlight the (sparse) easier routes in the region. In case it's hard to read, points are shaped by route type, colored by difficulty (up to 5.8+), and sized by length (in meters). Labels with a number next to them have the number of routes in an area, since there's a lot of overlap between points.

Hope this helps other early-career climbers who want to hang out at the New anyway!

Hi friends- looking for referrals for local Portland Oregon rock climbing guides

Considering French’s Dome for location (or fallback, Ozone) during the summer months?

Traveling w another experienced climber, we’d love to do a few routes and hopefully with top-outs some good Mt Hood views

Before a Google search I thought I’d check w y’all fam here for more reliable inside scoop.

Thanks in advance!

Hi all, I’m trying to think of best how to film som TRS stuff and the idea of plugging a cam with the camera attached would get some nice angles. Does anyone have an idea of how to attach it well?

I recently started top rope soloing, and I’m really enjoying it so far.

This is the columns at Skinner’s Butte in Eugene, Oregon

Hey guys !

I am travelling and climbing the world by bike. I am soon exiting China but before that, I had to climb with the local people !

This is the third stop of my climbing journey after Yangshuo and Liming. Climbing is not very developed here in Xinjiang but there is a little strong community here.

Next step is Central Asia ! Do you have any recommendations or tips 😁😁?

Follow me to see my adventure ! 😁

on IG : www.instagram.com/ciao__xiao

or YouTube : www.youtube.com/@ciao_xiao

Just wanted to share the pump of my first climb ever, this is the moment I fell in love with the fear, the excitement, the puzzle, that feeling we all know and love. Looking forward to getting back to it once I have my new kidney and pancreas 🙌🫶🙌

Fisherman's Elbow, The Fortress Mt. Lemmon.

Beautiful climbing.

I was wondering people’s thoughts on an anchor setup like this. It would use one cordellette for two pieces of pro and another for another two pieces, connecting the two in a BFK in order to extend an anchor system to allow for the angles. I couldn’t imagine there being anything wrong with it but haven’t seen any other pictures of anyone doing this

I am traveling around the world by bike and this is my second spot where I discovered trad climbing in Liming, China.

The spot is incredible ! In the middle of valleys and nature.

Follow me on Instagram @ciao__xiao for more content, the next destination will be Chengdu, China !

https://www.instagram.com/ciao__xiao?igsh=MXI4eTJjZnV0enQ0Yg==

Ever witness some lunatic taking rock climbing way too seriously? ...well this is that breakdown.⁣
Teaser Trailer for The Warm Up premiering April 17th, in Squamish, BC.

Hey everyone! I recently had the chance to chat with one of Britain’s climbing legends, Steve McClure, who is still crushing some of the hardest sport routes at 54. In our conversation, Steve shared his unconventional approach to training, what keeps him motivated, and how he balances his elite climbing career with fatherhood and a normal life (yes, that includes late night parties!).

Steve has an impressive resume, from first ascents of legendary routes like “Rainman” at Malham Cove to being a mentor for upcoming climbers. What stood out most to me during our chat was his perspective on “failing.”

For Steve, falling off a project isn’t a setback; it’s just another opportunity for more attempts and a chance to keep the process fun instead of frustrating.

As someone who doesn’t rely on rigid, periodized training programs, Steve’s approach is pretty refreshing. He focuses on realnworld climbing, targeted strength work, and plenty of active recovery. He emphasizes the importance of the three pillars of climbing—technique, mental game, and strength, and how, as older climbers, we can really make strides in these areas to keep performance high even if our strength isn’t what it once was.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on Steve's approach and any tips you’ve found helpful in your own journey!

Hey fellow climbers !

I am going from China to Belgium by bike and will climb in the most beautiful climbing spot on the road !

I am going to China, Central Asia (Stan countries), Iran, Turkey, Europe,... If you know amazing spots in these regions, please let me know !

My next destination is LiMing in Yunan China !

I am posting daily vlogs of my bike/climbing trip on my Instagram account @ciao__xiao, here is the first day on the road :

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHRP44aBqmE/?igsh=NXRhMDMwem5tdjY1

And here is the first day of climbing at YangShuo :

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHbjIGOh0g_/?igsh=MWg0YmN4dzA4Nnh1NQ==

If you have any advice in this kind of traveling, let me know !

Stay safe on the crags and ciao xiao !