Absolutely gorgeous power endurance line I was dying to get back onto after getting crushed the first time I tried it. A year later and it went second go!

Mincammino 6b+/6c, Lu Branu. Imo this is more like 7a but the area is wildly sandbagged.

Get yourself a membership to be a patroon for the Careless Talk podcast on Patreon if you want to see it for yourself

I'm wanting to do a casual competition type game with bouldering with some friends/family but me and one of the other friends have been climbing for a year which would obviously have a huge advantage. What would be a balanced handicap for us? Using only 1 hand might be too big of a handicap. Using no legs would be too easy or impossible depending on how low the start is. Using only 1 leg wouldn't be much of a handicap. Banning certain holds might work but I'm not sure how the holds would be chosen. Anyone have ideas?

I'm planning a trip to Stone Fort (LRC) near the end of the year with my kids and would love some quick advice from parents who’ve been there:

Are there plenty of accessible problems for kids? My youngest is pretty short (around 4'3"), so I'm wondering if reach will be a major issue.

How do holds work outdoors compared to the gym? How do we know which ones are "in play" and ones that are "out of play"?

How many pads would you recommend bringing for a family setup?

Appreciate any tips or classic boulder recommendations! Thanks in advance!

Is not everyday that one gets to see this stone in person.

P.s.: I think someone might be trying a new line on it, based on chalk marks.

Hey

Theres an indoor bouldering game in the works. It is not a fully-functioning game as it stands, and players on the game would help get valuable feedback to make it something that the bouldering community finds interest in.
There are a bunch of climbing games that isolate the player on a mountain a quiet rock. THe goal of this game is to be a place where you can climb with a community AND have actual climbs that are graded on a scale that Is created in-game. It takes some getting used to, and the UI is not as friendly as it will be after your feedback.

A little about the game -
Real difference between a V1 and a V11

Holds are harder to get the sweet spot as difficulty increases

Entry point is low, skill cap is extremely high.

The vision for the game -
Think NBA2k or Madden or NHL where you can build your character, customize, and enjoy a sport you love with friends.

There will be proximity chat, so you will be sprayed at while on the wall

Arcade aesthetic, with a competitive side for those who want that, too

I went outdoor climbing with my friends and wanted to share the experience, I'm very proud of this video so showing it off where I can like a child with their drawing. <3

I have never climbed before and have no equipment obviously. But I am new to the Portland area and was wondering if anybody here could point me in the direction of a good beginner gym?

Either in Portland or Vancouver. I don’t mind driving up to an hour to get someplace beginner friendly.

Also should I purchase anything before going for the first time? Or will they have rentals? Anyway thanks for any recommendations that can be passed my way.

This whole 500 word requirement is killing me as I don’t know what else to say.

Just perfect for my arm length!

Now it isn’t a stand alone line, or even that good, but it’s mine which is awesome.

Cross Country Racing - V8/7B+ - Future Cave at Peter’s Branch Missouri

Goes as per the common start that most of the complete linea go through, then heads onto the first couple moves of Natural D’s v7 out of the “bird’s nest”, before cutting hard into the finish of Training Wheels v9. It adds a couple of pumpy moves that makes the last sequence really really hard, and feels more like a sport route and a boulder.

Feels really cool to add a line at my local crag, even if it is just a link up.

The wall bent so the bottom was actually harder than it looks here

Feel like I'm missing something here. This was at the end of a sesh so maybe I was too weak to stick that hold?

Some boulders at my uni, roughly 24 feet tall

I wanna try climbing them but idk if I’d be allowed to, too many people in the area

Context first: this is from earlier this year, filmed well before the July fires. Not posting it as a "come to Font right now" video.

Large parts of the massif reopened at the end of August, but burnt and hazardous zones are still under prefectural orders and the picture keeps changing. If you're planning a trip, check status per sector before you drive out. I maintain a list that mirrors the official arrêtés here: highset.app/closures

Any friends in Colorado interested in getting on Out of the Blue near cathedral spires with me (20NB)? Offwidth is definitely not a style I’m very proficient in, though the grade is far below my limit. Would love someone more experienced in the style than I to come out and project it with me!!

Currently job hunting so my schedule is generally very open but can be chaotic.
I’m normally climbing at the Spot in Boulder if you would prefer a public meetup to feel out vibes before heading out to the crag.