Premature Winter

Snow already!!! Good thing I climbed more outside in the last 2 months (in Minnesota) than I ever have cumulatively in the last 2 years.




I only made it up to Sawmill once this year, but I got out to Taylors Falls 3 times, and I have lost track of the number of trips I made to Sandstone this Fall. Many climbers sent their projects and are getting stronger as I type this. There are some really hard problems in b2: perfect for winter training in the gym.




Some highlights of the fall season -

Multiple people are working on the Cave Traverse at Taylors Falls. Jacob Gerber has been making good progress on it, as well as Beck Kloss. Beck's first day working the Cave was very impressive to say the least.

Nic Oklobzija FA'ed The Turnstile Project up at Sawmill calling it the Veyron Arete and grading it V10.

Victoria working the Cave

I wrapped up an old project at Sandstone. The 30 Degree Stand is only a few moves, but it is a devious, delicate problem. I had a hard time grading it because it didn't feel all that bad when I actually sent it. My estimate is V7/8, it is fairly height dependent I suppose.

Anyway....

Just last week I was able to pull a white rabbit out of a black hat and topout Pocket Hercules at Sandstone. I'm very pleased that I can let my mind rest in peace during the winter.



Pocket Hercules



What is the secret to getting stronger and being able to flash every V5 in existence?



MAPLE SYRUP! ENOUGH SAID!