An Open Letter to the IFSC

It is time for something radical.  Something monumental to push the sport of competitive climbing forward. Something no one would expect but that would also be a welcome shot of…

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Unstucks My Nuts: Spray Walls

"It feels good to say what I wantIt feels good to knock things downIt feels good to see the disgust in their eyesIt feels good and I'm gonna go wildSpray…

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Benchmarks

benchmark - noun - bench·​mark | \ ˈbench-ˌmärk (Entry 1 of 2) 1a: something that serves as a standard by which others may be measured or judgedb: a point of reference from which measurements may…

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Jams My Cams: Monochromatic Insane

"Breathe the pressureCome play my game, I'll test yaPsychosomatic, addict, insaneBreathe the pressureCome play my game, I'll test yaPsychosomatic, addict, insaneCome play my gameInhale, inhale, you're the victimCome play my…

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Top 10 Under V10 – Zoe Steinberg

Who are you? Zoe Steinberg How long have you been bouldering? Yes. Fast stats? 5'4", +4" ape index, max doughnuts consumed in an hour- 4 Preferred Style? I like when the rocks I'm climbing…

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Top 10 Under V10 – Tylor Streett

Who are you? Tylor Streett How long have you been bouldering? 17+ years Fast stats? 5'11", 180-190lbs, +3" ape index Preferred Style? Traverses, compression, and roofs with good landings. What…

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Dismissed!

Karma finally caught up with me. For years, I've shielded my ego by making excuses. I've written long articles on excuses. They became an addiction. It wasn't my fault, I…

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Top 10 Under V10 – Justin Meserve

Who are you?    Justin Meserve How long have you been bouldering?   17(ish) years Fast stats?  5’7”, +2" ape index.  Preferred style?  Open handed holds, powerful movement, compression, and no endurance…

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The Return of Aller-Retour!

Do you remember the first 9A boulder? No, not Nalle Hukkataivals Burden of Dreams, the one in Font. No, not No Kpote Only. Nicolas Pelorson downgraded that. No, not Soudain…

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