Monday, October 27, 2014

Stellar Fall Session at Nine Corners Lake

This past Saturday we were blessed with some sweet fall conditions at Nine Corners Lake in Caroga Lake, New York.  I was the first member of the crew to arrive at the trail head and hiked in ahead of everyone else to get an early start on the day.  I was joined on my approach hike by a local hunter who had his rifle in hand, so a gentle reminder that we share the Adirondack forest with lots of hunters every fall season, so please wear your bright colors and try to be respectful while hiking through the woods (too much unnecessary noise could ruin any chances for the local hunters).

The day started cold and dry with tons of friction.  It didn't take long for others to arrive and to join in on the sending spree.  Saturday turned out to be one of the most fun outings I have had in a very long time.  Johnny Sullivan, Keith Banta, Andrew Cieply, and Zac and Heather Wasielewski were all there enjoying the day and trying hard on some Nine Corners classics.  Andrew was making his debut back into bouldering after two finger tendon injuries but looked as strong as ever, Johnny was refusing to let go of holds, Banta was straight squeezing juice out of the rock and Zac and Heather were trying hard on some new highballs back on the Wave Boulder.  It was very easy to get motivated while climbing with this group...let's hope that winter holds off for a few more weekends.

I did see snow in the forecast already for this coming weekend...I hoe they are wrong!

Here are some pictures from our recent session...Media Update:




















Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Evan Race tackles the Second Ascent of the Gnar Wall

Evan Race doing what he does best...crushing hard classics on the east coast.  In the video below, Evan tackles the second ascent of one of the most difficult and boldest boulder problems currently established in the Adirondack Park.  I have been working with the land owner of this property trying to secure access for future bouldering and for permission to include the Brant Lake (AKA Narnia) boulders in my upcoming guidebook since they all lie of privately owned land.

Nice send Mr. Race!!

Information taken from New England Bouldering and Evan's you tube video

http://www.newenglandbouldering.com/news/2014/10/6/gnar-wall-2nd-ascent

http://www.climberism.com/ken-murphy-take-down-gnar-wall-project/

http://www.dpmclimbing.com/climbing-videos/watch/gnarwall-v11-2nd-ascent