Yo, I'm the guy who wrote "This is the finger crack against which all other finger cracks should be judged" on MP, back in 2007. Not sure I still stand by that statement, but it IS an awesome crack. Great vid too!
This was my buddy's project for a while. On his 2nd to last go, he was too pumped near the top and decided to skip placing his last piece. His foot slipped on some gravel on the sloping topout and he whipped. When I caught him, we were close enough to high five (I got pulled up a few feet, he wasn't close to hitting the ground) He sent it next go. Definitely the largest whip I've ever caught. There were two newer climbers on the 5.9 next door and they looked fucking terrified lmao.
Being a boulderer/sport climber, I don’t see the appeal in a vertical crack. But to each their own. Sick onsight, grades in that area aren’t fluffy. Did you happen to climb at index on your way there?
Most climbing areas in the US and Canada these days encourage lowering rather than rapping. Looks like there were carabiners on the chains for that exact purpose.
Yo, I'm the guy who wrote "This is the finger crack against which all other finger cracks should be judged" on MP, back in 2007. Not sure I still stand by that statement, but it IS an awesome crack. Great vid too!
hitting Squam in december is bold
This was my buddy's project for a while. On his 2nd to last go, he was too pumped near the top and decided to skip placing his last piece. His foot slipped on some gravel on the sloping topout and he whipped. When I caught him, we were close enough to high five (I got pulled up a few feet, he wasn't close to hitting the ground) He sent it next go.
Definitely the largest whip I've ever caught. There were two newer climbers on the 5.9 next door and they looked fucking terrified lmao.
The second pitch also goes at 11c!
As always, great job and thanks for the granite infusion!
Under the breath "hell yeah", that's a good moment. The simple things :)
I feel the stoke we love what the lab is cookin
Really enjoyed your commentary on this one
9:28 don't think anyone has ever said that about that pitch before 🤣
Being a boulderer/sport climber, I don’t see the appeal in a vertical crack. But to each their own. Sick onsight, grades in that area aren’t fluffy. Did you happen to climb at index on your way there?
Sick Line!
Welcome to Canada Eh!
Thanks for the video! Brant do you have any tips for climbing El Capitan in Yosemite?
I'm sorry your 1st wall in Squampton is going to be u wall... in fall winter???!!!
Sick
How often do you test gear like that? You might end up with some stitches or staples, no?
He’s literally standing on the ground
so how does it compare to equinox? (obviously easier)
Thought gonna tell me how to climb 11c?
7:40 sus
what's the ethic there, would be pretty frowned upon to lower off the chains rather than rap.
Most climbing areas in the US and Canada these days encourage lowering rather than rapping. Looks like there were carabiners on the chains for that exact purpose.
Your belayer not wearing a helmet? Tsk tsk.
Are you her dad or something? Those climbs are as choss-free as it gets. Let Ms. Brittany can make her own decisions.
If you can't even tell why that's a non-issue here, then you definitely shouldn't be commenting like you're some authority.