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Grahm The Overstoker
Приєднався 20 чер 2019
An Oklahoma Climber
The Desperate Triple 5.10s - Wichita Mountains, OK
I first discovered Desperate Dome as a hiker. I saw the cliff and the cracks and knew it would be perfect for climbing. I rushed home and searched online to find that I was right, people did climb this cliff! Which was cool to realize I had a climbers eye, but I was a bit disappointed that I wasn’t the first.
Years later by buddy won’t shut up about the place. Says it’s his favorite crag and has some of the best crack climbing around. So I cave and join him out here in a half day adventure. The mission was to get a crack tune up for Moab. My goal was to use his primo beta to flash the three main 5.10s here: El Corador, Black Crack, and Fight Club. Let’s see how this goes!
Years later by buddy won’t shut up about the place. Says it’s his favorite crag and has some of the best crack climbing around. So I cave and join him out here in a half day adventure. The mission was to get a crack tune up for Moab. My goal was to use his primo beta to flash the three main 5.10s here: El Corador, Black Crack, and Fight Club. Let’s see how this goes!
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Friday the 13th 5.10 - Vedauwoo, WY
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“Grahm can we PLEASE go to the Voo?” “Why? We have the Voo at home!” This discourse when on and on through the years. A lot of my homies have been to the Voo and loved it. They urged I visit. But I thought the Wichita Mountains was exactly the same. I mean they’re both granite, crack heavy, and mostly single pitch trad. Plus the Voo is forever away, and if I wanted to go to a different Refuge I...
Elk Horn Special 5.12d - Wichita Mountains, OK
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Elk Horn Special is the epitome of everything that I love about Oklahoma rock climbing. Imagine a plumb vertical wall, glowing with lichen, touting just enough features to be climbed. That’s it! But keep imaging; you access it via a gorgeous prairie hike with no trail at the far end of the Refuge (paired with the obligatory bush wack of course.) Then picture a crag where you never have to worry...
Path of the Righteous 5.12d - Wichita Mountains, OK
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Path of the Righteous aka Path of the Righteousness aka Isabelle is yet another quality line that branches off from the League of Doom. It was first attempted back in our Golden Age by Duane Raleigh. He placed the first bolt on lead via a hook. Looking higher he saw no holds, no gear, and not a thing to hang a hook on, so he left it for future generations. The next generation to swing a hammer ...
LOUIS VUITTON CHALK BAG Unboxing + Review (1,669 Subscriber Special)
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The all new Louis Vuitton "Men's Chalk Pouch" is a $2,154 shoulder bag that will get you more attention at the crag than an unleashed dog named Allez with a Bluetooth speaker. Look it even has two climbing holds on it! (www.24s.com/en-us/chalk-pouch-louis-vuitton_LVUBETZP) The new design also includes a connection point for a waist strap, smart. I wisely purchased the predecessor to this bag bu...
Juji Fruit 5.11+ - Wichita Mountains, OK
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I only have two modes: flash or rehearse into submission. And since I already attempted this route on a borrowed toprope, chalkless, summer day, the only method I was left with was to rehearse into submission. Juji Fruit is the most inconvenient roadside climb to do. The route is probably 50 yards from the parking area but it is quite cruxy for a normal weekend warrior to climb. You see, the ro...
Climbing the NE Face of Pingora 5.8+
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After the traverse attempt we took a rest day to assess the damages and recover whatever possible. Purple big toe nail, holes throughout the skin of our fingers, a bum knee, a cheese grated puffy, and cuticles so shredded that I had to zip up my sleeping bag using the meat of my palm. So I tossed out all of my aspirational To-Dos and went for the other 50 Classic Climb in the area. Fortunately ...
Cirque Traverse Attempt in the Wind River
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Last year I swear everyone I know was telling me I needed to go to the Cirque of the Towers. But my careered-up self is not spontaneous like that so I made plans to come here the following year. I made a private Facebook group and invited anyone who I thought would be interested. The purpose of this trip was to spend a long time in one area with a chill base camp and climb the Cirque Traverse. ...
South Africa 5.7 - Quartz Mountain, OK
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South Africa! A popular 5.7 with a surprisingly tough start. I waited too long to get on this thing; I’m now regretting every trip where I didn’t climb it. It’s truly enjoyable and protects well, however I feel its popularity is mostly due to it ending at the Amazon Woman anchor. I was fortunate enough to share a rope with early Okie climber John Rahhal on this one. Now the bonus climb is a lit...
Climbing the Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park
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The Petite has been on my do to list since 1979. And in a spontaneous moment in the middle of June, me and the doctor made plans to smash and grab it the following week! So we flew in, spent a morning climbing at 10,000’, went to bed before dark, and then set off before the earliest of birds were out seeking worms. We were laughing the whole time because we’ve both never prepared so much for a ...
White Raven 5.11b - Estes Park, CO
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Years ago a buddy sent me the Mountain Project link for this route called the White Raven. A 5.11 multi pitch that was hundreds of feel of pulling mini roofs! It looked outstanding. And then I saw it was put up by J Star’s dad. I told my buddy that we wouldn’t stand a chance on it. I couldn’t imagine getting up something of this caliber. Fast forward a couple years and it’s not only on the menu...
The Pretender 5.9 R - Quartz Mountain, OK
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The Pretender has long been on the “saving it for a flash but only when the time is right, no rush list” along with many others. And at the 2024 Spring Gathering I found myself climbing with two OGs and we only had this section of the wall open to climb. The time was right. This route was first put up in 1979 by Sam Audrain and someone named Raleigh? Anyway, they did it with two bolts. And they...
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Climbing Devil’s Tower Via Durrance 5.7
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Climbing Devil's Tower via El Matador 5.10d
Serpentine 5.11d - Wichita Mountains, OK
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Serpentine 5.11d - Wichita Mountains, OK
Ra Direct 5.12a - Wichita Mountains, OK
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Ra Direct 5.12a - Wichita Mountains, OK
Climbing the East Buttress of Middle Cathedral 5.10c
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Climbing the East Buttress of Middle Cathedral 5.10c
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Climbing Snake Dike 5.7 on Half Dome
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Climbing the Freeblast 5.11 on El Capitan
Scream Seam 5.10+ - Quartz Mountain, OK
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Scream Seam 5.10 - Quartz Mountain, OK
Conflict in Terms 5.12a - Wichita Mountains, OK
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Conflict in Terms 5.12a - Wichita Mountains, OK
Primrose Dihedrals 5.11+ on Moses Tower
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Primrose Dihedrals 5.11 on Moses Tower
The Ungradable Climb at Quartz Mountain
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The Ungradable Climb at Quartz Mountain
Nice dudes.
How did I miss this place.
Yea Grahm! And John!
That's five-star quality for Ok. cracks. Never knew about it when I lived there.
When you here the “Gollie” you know your in Oklahoma
SO BANANA STOKED
Gnarly shirt for a gnarly dome
Grahm have you been out to Turkey Rocks in Colorado?
Not yet!
@@grahmtheoverstoker put it on your list! its a granite Creek for sure!
@COSClimber oh heck yeah! Sounds great
I worked on cupcake as a boulder with some buddies back in 2021 summer and we couldn't do it. I think on gear I would have committed to some of the moves up top Also, those anchors weren't there when I was there.. U would have to climb down a sketch tree on the side
Rough crack, good lead.
That hollow sound as the cam goes in at 10:05 means the flake on the left side of the crack is loose.
Was wondering if someone would notice!
I did but it's still bomber
Go-Pro videos are insufferable...............Glad you had fun!
Love it! Fingers all the way to big hands then back down again.
Classic!
Boom! Nice.
First!!!
sweet, sweet Tobin..
Tbh the backround music is a banger
Now there's a climb that is bolted AND traditional. I zoomed in on that last (I think last) bolt you clipped on yours send and it looked plenty old. Such a cool area and to think it must be way out there past and beyond Larry's Folly even. Nice job again Boyz.
Thanks dude! That last bolt caught a lot of falls recently but it did come out super easily when we replaced it! This wall is a good bit passed Larry’s folly haha!
😱😱🫡
Bro you ever climb at Threshold?
I may average one visit per year haha
@@grahmtheoverstoker well dang man, how'm I supposed to learn to send?
Tons of crushers at thresh!
@@grahmtheoverstoker took my first lead class today, wippppperssss bro!
So I didn’t have watching a log floating bag review on my to do list today, yet here we are. Congrats on all the subscribers! Keep on keepin on
Good sequences. Could we see more sequences and less background next time please .
Good job youth
Can't believe you contaminated yourself with that TCU... Unlike the spray paint that will never wash off. Awesome stuff as always though!! You didn't tell me you sent 👀
Sometimes I delay spraytifacation 🤣 I’m glad you’re a fellow TCU hater, I knew you had the best opinions.
i feel like your climbing POV shots are pretty good, may i ask what type of camera/lens you are using?
Thanks! It’s a GoPro 7 my buddy gave me. I’m proud of dialing in the handle/position on the helmet. I think that’s where the quality comes from.
@@grahmtheoverstoker good work indeed! You can see most hand and foot placement quite well. Keep recording, great stuff you are putting out there!
Even better the second time!
You viewing twice is single handedly finding my retirement 🙏🏼
@@grahmtheoverstoker I hope you find it!
Fund 🤣
Holy crap, Grahm! Those are some gnarly fingers! So cool of you and John getting rid of that spray paint. And most of all, fantastic send!
I appreciate it! Been staring at that spray paint for way too long.
Nice send my OK man. BOLD. Skipped the last bolt in desperation! Yo what do you have against TCUs?
Scrappy climbing is the new thing! And those dang TCUs are all randomly numbered and colored I just can’t be asked to learn a different system at this phase of my life haha!
6:14 ! true that !
Lil booty nug boulders
kay, I’ve always scratched my head about the obsession around the kislux book totes and their practicality, but this one is adorable!! Congratulations
Okay, I’ve always scratched my head about the obsession around the kislux book totes and their practicality, but this one is adorable!! Congratulations
I saved up money for a few months to buy a ZP, but it got scratched on the third day. I cried so much, and then my boyfriend bought me a bag from luxrul for me to carry alternately. Anyway, there are so many bags on the street, so as long as others can't see it, I think it's fine. The thought is there.
Next level goofin'. 😂 Gear up for a trad lead with the Dollar Tree dog toys and Louis bag combo.
Heck yeah! You get it
Step 1 wake up Step 2 mall grab
Did John tell you to say that?🤣
Shoe Nard got the hell outta Dodge after a nasty liability case. Now it's Black Diamond, and Patagucci was way less fraught with such danger anyway. That's my chockstone, I want it back.
Guess the climber lmao
Yeah, Mt Scott! What scrappy climb. Got my palms a sweating. You guys are hard core.
You’re hardcore Arne! You wouldn’t have made this climb look as scrappy as me
Living vicariously on this video. Attempted it in 2016 with my then 86-yr-old partner Rob, it was an epic. You guys are entertaining, love the video
Also love that you don’t add a bunch a post-production music, just you guys & your breathing. That’s the stuff I only ever hear
You did so well on this, and also your failures share a great tenacity to fight for the route!
What an epic first experience in the Winds! Always stoked on your videos
Thanks bro! Wish you were there!
What was the date?
Upon further review it was just a serial number or something :(
I’m glad you got to come to Colorado and do some nice climbs but why does everyone think everybody else want to watch you climb an 11b? Just asking.
I'm glad you came to the comment section to check out some nice comments but why does everyone think everybody else want to watch you comment? Just asking.
Love this episode. Crash pads for sketch trad starts - common sense, but I hadn't thought of it. Would have liked if you had rapped back down to look at placements and see if you could figure why the totem popped on the fall first time, and showed up close/personal why the cam you kicked loose was in fact a poor placement.
There are plenty of solid spots that won’t rip. Placing blind or not confirming is why the gear may pop.
I forgot to mention there are good Ballnut placements early that are dummy bomber and stay out of the way of good fingerlocks many cams are likely to get put into out of desperation and location - especially for those with smaller fingers.
Sounds like Miles got you covered but about the second cam, I just straight up grabbed the wrong cam off my harness. The plan was to put a .4 above my hand but when I saw I grabbed a .3 I tried below because I knew it constricted there. However when previewing we found that hardly anything fit good below the hand. And placing on that section is the crux of the route for me so I didn’t have time to faff around
up high camera is legit! Great entertainment for my two o’clock oatmeal
I’m happy to entertain! Always a treat when we can pull off some top down footy
Just ride your bike from the gate, its a solid warm up.
You’re killin me dude!
I feel deep shame and guilt that I didn't do this one. It looks fun. In Jackson Hole Wyoming, during elk mating season, you go behind a tree and bugle the elk over until it is close enough to kill you. Then you stop. The elk will snort and stamp its hoof thinking you are getting in on his action. When the elk goes away you repeat until you are dying of laughter or get trampled by the elk. The one who keeps the elk the farthest away has to buy dinner. I am not suggesting this for you and your friends. This route looks like it could kill you as easily as elk bugling.
You didn’t aid this one or anything? We found a bashie just one crack over from this and thought it could’ve been yours. That elk game is crazy! Haha always the best stories
Love it Grahm!
hahaha :) you made my day 3rd piece - IT is good. :D - hmm it looks like not camming at all ...... a few moments later.... it pops out under the foot pressure :D
😂 I couldn’t see the cam I was grabbing so I was hoping it was the .4, and when it wasn’t, I was hoping it was gonna be good anyway 😅