Marble Zone Classics from April 20, 2013

I have fallen behind a bit on my video editing and it is only going to get worse as the warmer weather approaches and my weekly tasks keep compounding and my work load both in the office and out of the office on side jobs increases.  Still on the "to do" list for video editing is a quick bouldering session from the Pinnacle Pulloff from last weekend, a sweet full day session from Nine Corners Lake from this past Saturday and misc. after work session clips from the Stables Boulder here in Saratoga Springs.  Nevertheless, here is a video highlighting a nice outdoor bouldering session from two weeks ago when I brought Ron Manning to the Marble Zone for the first time.  Despite the high winds and cold temperatures, we were able to sneak in a full day of bouldering and exploring.  Enjoy!

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Day Full of Sending at Great Barrington, MA

Here is the compilation video from Sunday April 14, 2013 in Great Barrington, MA.  Despite waking up to snow falling in Fulton County and downpours as we passed through Albany, it turned out to be a really nice day at Reservoir Rocks.  Sully and I had our sights set on a potential new boulder problem on the "Dump Truck" boulder that was a combination of "Dump Truck" and "One Ton" that climbed the belly of the steep overhanging block using the crack system from "Dump Truck" and some small arete features typically used as foot holds on "One Ton".  I felt that the boulder problem was a solid V6/7 as it was quite sustained and the crux moves occured near the end of the climb.  I ended up sending it on my second try that day but topped out the same as "Dump Truck".  After some lunch and further investigation, I concluded that the climb really should top out at the arete (to the left of Dump Truck).  After sending the climb in this fashion, "Tonka"- V6/7 was born.  To any Great Barrington locals, if this climb has already been established, please fill me in on the details...I think it climbs really well!

If you enjoy the video, feel free to add a comment...it is always nice to know that people are enjoying the blog updates.  Deet, daht!

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Great Barrington Preview

Here is a short preview video from a bouldering session we had last Sunday, April 14, 2013 in Great Barrington, MA. I am currently trying to put together a comprehensive video from that day highlighting the crew's efforts, determination, success and failures. I love climbing at this place.  Deet, daht!


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Early Spring Session at Great Barrington, Massachusetts

This past Saturday I had every intention of staying local and doing some spring cleaning and climbing at Nine Corners Lake.  Out of nowhere on Friday evening, flurries began to fall from the sky at home.  These flurries quickly started to accumulate and by sunrise the next day, everything was coated with just enough fresh fallen snow to make climbing in the southern Adirondacks impossible.  To maintain sanity, I decided last minute to pick up Ron Manning and head into the Bershires to meet up with a few SAC crew members and actually climb on some dry, snow free boulders.

It looks like Nine Corners is still a couple of weeks away from drying up completely.  This is unfortunate but okay since some of the neighboring bouldering areas are currently in prime climbing condition!  Deet, daht!!

Make sure to catch the end of the climbing video.  A long standing project in Great Barrington sees a long awaited send!  The crew has not yet come to a consensus as to the grade, but we all agreed that it felt really difficult...



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There is no stopping Evan Race!

So the kid continues his boulder problem tear with some sick looking lines at Niagara Glen.  If you are familiar with Evan's ability to crush anything made out of plastic, then his recent outdoor tick list should not come as a surprise.  Below are some of his latest sends and videos that I poached off of youtube after I got my weekly update of "recent uploads"...I didn't beat Climberism to the post, but nevertheless, I feel like it is worthy of a shout out.  Evan, the S.A.C. salutes you!

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Lost City Continued...

A few additional videos from this past weekend bouldering at Lost City.  The compilation video is still being worked on.  Stay tuned for the complete Lost City write up and video.  It was one of the most enjoyable climbing outings I have ever had.

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"Air Jordan"- V7

"Headshot"- V8/9

An Epic Weekend at Lost City: New Paltz, New York

There will be a much more detailed post within the next few days covering the details of my latest climbing trip down to New Paltz, New York this past weekend. Dozens of pictures were taken, numerous boulder problems were climbed, the weather was absolutely perfect and the climbing crew was rolling deep...I am currently working on a compilation video that covers both days; but until it is finished, enjoy a few video shorts highlighting some of the sends from Friday and Saturday.

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"Resurrection"- V6
 

"Funny Killer"- V8

 

"Cry for Help"- V8

 

"Rabid Wolverine"- V9