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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Crank Media Review: Huecos Rancheros

Let's get one thing straight - Hueco is probably on the podium of most-filmed bouldering locations in the world, along with Fontainebleau and Switzerland. Even here on these pages we've…

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Crank Media Review: Abyss

Alpine bouldering. First Ascents. Controversy. Free Films. Welcome to Abyss, a 47-minute feature film produced by Louder Than Eleven and posted free to YouTube. Mount Evans is unique that you…

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Hair! (Not just a Musical)

What is the optimal haircut for climbing? What should I ask for the next time I walk into Hair Cuttery? Just kidding - I'm an athlete, and we go to…

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Crank Media Review: Rewind

When you make as many films as Brian Solano did, you got a lot of footage.  Some gets used, much does not.  Rather that hide the B-roll away, why not…

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