[jwi]

Hannes, vilken människa, vilken maskin!

[Wood FT]

Would like to see more footage of Hannes' go, looks like some great thrashing around (see: swinging around on one arm in extremis)

[Wood FT]

Not much chuffing in this but some more juicy shots of that tufa.

[jwi]

The evergreen Beat Kammerlander on his route Kampfzone (8c, 8a oblig.) in Rätikon. Mandatory 8a between the bolts sounds insanely hard! Is there any other route that was put up ground up with such staggering obligatory difficulty?

[andy popp]

I enjoyed this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=8U0H0FCRYDk

[Wood FT]

Some lovely climbing footage there, but the music is really overbearing and ruins most of the dialogue, which is a shame.
 

[andy popp]

Agreed. I nearly said something about how terrible the music is when I posted it.

[cheque]

I agree about the music. Lots of other stuff to enjoy about it though. I’m always struck by how hard and scary Gunks climbing looks- crimpy breaks with nothing inbetween and big square roofs with distant gear.  Has anyone climbed there? What’s it like?

I really think they’re barking up the wrong tree with the “boo hoo no-one climbs here any more it’s the fault of evil social media” angle though. Just make an inspiring climbing film if you want to promote an area you know is good- no one finds love by just moaning to the opposite sex how unfair it is that they’re single and blaming it on Tindr. 

[user deactivated]

I’m never sure why anyone wants to promote climbing areas. Better enjoyed in peace and quiet. Social media must be doing a good job!

[andy popp]

Has anyone climbed there? What’s it like?

I've done one 5.6 (on top rope). I enjoyed it.

[jwi]

Nice video on a Stefan Glowacs route in Verdon.


English subs. (Thankfully, because understanding Barbara's accent is above my pay grade)

[user deactivated]

Never mind North America pick any British sport crag or popular bouldering venue. Apart from the guy with the beard daydreaming is also a has an important part to play.

[duncan]

Beautifully done, the kinesiotape and theraband bollox was a well-observed touch. Looks like it was shot in Owens River Gorge (California’s answer to The Cuttings).

[SFrancis]

Are you sure it's set in North America, could swear its Brean Down... only part missing is the sea.

[SA Chris]

Beautifully done, the kinesiotape and theraband bollox was a well-observed touch. Looks like it was shot in Owens River Gorge (California’s answer to The Cuttings).

For such a beautiful spot the climbing is disappointingly shit.

If anyone is in the Bishop Area and looking for good sport, Clark Canyon is much better (sorry, a bit OT).

[cheque]

only part missing is the sea.

Fun and sunshine, there's enough for everyone.

[Wood FT]

You don't get this at Snotterdale

[petejh]

only part missing is the sea.

Fun and sunshine, there's enough for everyone.

But don't worry, you can suntan!

[monkoffunk]

I was really impressed by this, made Portland look amazing!

Liked the idea/effort as well

[andy popp]

Yes, I enjoyed that, very down to earth and unpretentious.

[tomrainbow]

So you got it done, Pete. Nice one mate! Obviously enjoying your year out of the classroom.

[petejh]

Ben Moon returns to Agincourt




Really loved this film.

[spidermonkey09]

That's ace. Great how pissed off he gets dropping Rose at the top!

[Teaboy]

Haven't enjoyed a film that much since Buoux 8c! Can't believe the ratty lower off on La Rose, like turning up at the Louvre and finding the Mona Lisa in a clip frame - or are these routes Jo longer considered iconic except to those of us of a certain age?

[Yossarian]

Ditto - the footage is amazing. I've got an irrationally high level of psyche for Buoux despite only having visited once in the 90s and this has pushed it up to flight-booking levels...