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Spring Sum-up: Because Summer is Already Here
A little over a month ago, I wrote a “here’s where things stand midway through spring” post. After enduring 90 degree temps in Kentucky over Memorial Day weekend, I’d say it’s time to officially close...
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An Addendum to the Spring Sum-Up
Entering the crux When I wrote a re-cap of my spring climbing season 2 weeks ago, it was 95 degrees, and jungle status humidity. Today feels similar. But this past Saturday brought a rare respite...
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NRG Sport Climbing Superlatives – 5.11
Mutiny 11d…the water makes for a big crowd deterrent! Photo: Dan Brayack Ah, 5.11. While the New has some of the best climbing on the planet at any grade, 5.11 is where it really starts to get good....
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NRG Sport Climbing Superlatives – 5.12 and Up
Thunderstruck 12b Photo: Dan Brayack If 5.11 is where things really start to get good at the New, then 5.12 land is nothing short of heaven. Whether you’re looking for one-move wonders or sandbagged...
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Best Sport Climbs Hidden Valley – 5.10 and Under
Now that you’ve got the basic crag beta down for Hidden Valley, it’s time to decide what routes you want to try. The best part about Hidden Valley (aside from that 4000′ elevation!) is the wide...
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Best Hidden Valley Sport Climbs 5.11 and Up
Time for the final round of Hidden Valley recommendations – this time for 5.11 and up. And guess what – fall sending is almost here! So if you are in the market for some good projects, this list...
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2019 Year in Review
Here Comes the Rain 12b, Photo by Bryan Miller As I sat down to write out my climbing goals for 2020, I realized that despite a lot of personal reflection on my 2019 accomplishments, I never really...
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2020 Vision
2020 Vision…did you catch my pun? A little dad joke-ish, but I thought it was fun. Eyesight jokes aside, however, it’s time for a list of climbing goals for the new year! As always, these goals are...
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Pudd’s Pretty Dress 12d: Pretty Close, But Not Close Enough…
If you’ve been following me at all on social media, you’ve probably seen videos of me taking whippers on various parts of this beast of a rock climb at the New River Gorge. While this route has taught...
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Spring 2021: The Season of Redemption!
With temps creeping up into the 90s on a regular basis down here in the Southeast, I think it’s safe to say that Spring is officially “sprung and done.” And with the first half of the year behind us,...
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