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Pat Dyess making his way to the top of The Predator (5.13b) in Rumney, NH!
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Petzl GriGri 2 Recall
Certain model numbers of the recently updated Petzl GriGri 2 are being recalled. Excessive force on the plastic handle have–in some cases– caused handle failure resulting in the device getting stuck open and sending you on an unwanted ride. No reports of injury have been reported as of yet. The response from Petzl states that any climber using the devices [...]
Great Interview with Ivan Greene by Pete Ward from ne2c
In preparation for the Unified Bouldering Championship’s visit to NYC, Pete Ward over at ne2c caught up with Ivan Greene to talk about his recent highball send of East Coast Thriller, his life in the Big Apple, and about what’s next on his agenda as a growing climber and artist. [9:39:58 AM] Pete Ward: what‚Äôs the difference (if there is [...]
The Pinch 6.13.11
A few updates from around the region. The guys over at Pull Down Productions are working a hard line called Tsunami, a problem originally established Sean Cassidy in 1999 and giving a rating at V8 and eventually settling at V10… Peregrine falcon climbing ban has been lifted at the Gunks Trapps Cliff. Bolton Quarry Road has been rebuilt thanks to [...]
Get Psyched for the UBC in NYC!
In a couple weeks one of the biggest climbing events of the year will take place in New York City. June 23rd – June 25th, in the heart of the big city, the UBC – Eastern Mountain Sports PRO, will explode in the Big Apple. Check out the trailer! See you there!
2011 Teva Mountain Games IFSC Bouldering World Cup
Keep your eyes peeled for some of the best Northeast climbing competitors during the 2011 IFSC Bouldering World Cup in Vail, CO this morning. The women will be kicking things off at 9:00 a.m and will be followed by the men at 2:00 p. m. this afternoon. Semi-finals will start tomorrow morning at 10:00 and finals will commence in the [...]
Chicks Climbing Comes to the Adirondacks
Chicks Climbing is excited to announce a partnership with Sterling Rope to bring a short format Chicks Rock! weekend course to the Keene Valley Aug. 19-21. “The Adirondacks are far from the Chicks Climbing home base in Ridgway, Colo., but since we have had hundreds of East Coast gals fly west to participate in Chicks Climbing events for many years, [...]
Red Chili Spirit Lady VCR Climbing Shoe Review
By Andrea Charest First, I have never owned a pair of Red Chilis- I’ve been a La Sportiva snob for as long as I can remember.  I was a little apprehensive about trying a new shoe, new rubber, and trying something that I had previously assumed was a lower-performance shoe.  When I put my foot into this shoe for the [...]
Waterworks Climbing Tours Have Begun Again
Tours of the Waterworks climbing area started last month and will continue through the fall. Volunteers have dedicated their time to bring people out and show them around, so take advantage of the nice weather! Visiting the area is currently off limits to everyone but those who sign up for a tour. Some really nice rock to be climbed as [...]
Louis Rousseau Presentation in Quebec
We recently interviewed Louis Rousseau inside the latest issue of Climberism. Louis is making a small tour around Quebec and raising funds for his third trip to K2. The description of the event is below. I’m stumped at what it says, but my guess is something along the lines of: “Come support my K2 trip I will be taking this [...]
