I met this pier for the first time about three weeks ago and instantly knew that I had to traverse it. All the holds are really chunky and there is plenty of room for foot work so you’ll have plenty of time to check out the view. This project could be as easy or as … The post V0 | The Pier appeared first on figure8 .
This route took a few shots to get it right. The hardest part is balancing your weight over in the corner while you finish crossing left hand over your right. After three attempts, I found the balance point without pumping out for the rest of the route. The post V3 | Red (MRG) appeared first on figure8 .
This route quickly became known as the jerk route. The name fits because it is right next to the white witch route with similar attributes and frustration. It probably took 20 attempts before I “nailed” this one down. The first five I spent getting above the yellow right hand blob. The remaining 15 on the … The post 5.9b | Purple (MRG) appeared first on figure8 .
Not sure what is up with all the purple routes lately but they’ve brought me some luck. Tonight I climbed my first ever V4. Since it is my first, I’m not sure how accurately it is rated. It did take more attempts on a few V2’s and V3’s in my past. I was very surprised … The post V4 | Purple (MRG) appeared first on figure8 .
After nearly two weeks off climbing, it was time to get back on the wall. This is a new route on the bouldering pillar. It snakes from one side around the middle to the other side near the storage items. Have a gander The post V1 | Purple (MRG) appeared first on figure8 .
The more I climb outside the more respect I have for outside climbers. It is way harder than it looks and it is a lot harder than climbing in a gym where you can easily spot all your placements. This route, Cafe Au Lait, was our second route of the day after Gloria Jean’s. It … The post 5.7 | Cafe Au Lait (Rumney) appeared first on figure8 .
Even though this route is likely over rated, I’m still calling it my best ever for the time being. The hardest part of this is in the middle where you feel like you’re standing on the ledge of a building with your only hand holds being a full wing span apart. Tricky move followed by … The post 5.11b | Black (MGR) appeared first on figure8 .
Noah, Brandon, and I all raced to Fort Williams from work and made it in before they close at sunset. This was the maiden voyage of our new Camp Tricam Evo cams that we had to wait a week to use. We set up our top rope anchor with just enough time to each get … The post 5.8 | Mickey Mouse (FWL) appeared first on figure8 .
Nailed this one first try out of the gate after a boulder reset. The black routes in this corner are always tricky balance problems. This one starts with a hard left lean but once you get your center of gravity up and over the center, it is pretty straight forward. The post V2 | Black (MRG) appeared first on figure8 .
This 5.10 is my most difficult climb to date. I practiced the beginning a few times but was never able to get my right hand on the small yellow to time out the rest correctly. The result is a wacky hang change above the transition. I was surprised I made that honestly. The post 5.10c | Green (MRG) appeared first on figure8 .
This is Arthur Page coming to you live from One City Center in Portland Maine for the Ripple Effect rappelling event! Ripple Effect raises money for youth empowerment through outdoor adventure through rappelling events. The way it works, you raise a bunch of money for them ($1k) and they drop you off the side of … The post Chris Lavoie | Over the Edge for Ripple Effect appeared first on figure8 ....
I just had a really great night at the gym. If you’ve seen some of the earlier posts, you know that I’ve struggled with the current MRG bouldering set. V1’s and V2’s have been difficult where in the past, I would use them to warm up. Well, I’m back in business because in one night … The post V3 | Green (MRG) appeared first on figure8 .
You may have noticed a few videos starring Brandon. Well for weeks now, we’ve had a nickname for this white route. This is a clean show, but lets just say it is five letters and rhymes with ‘the twitch’. Time after time we both tried it and both failed. Usually in the same spot. Last … The post 5.9d | White (MRG) appeared first on figure8 .
This route was taunting me. There were two dudes watching me try this and watching me fail this route. I caught two fails on camera and about six off camera. After two weeks I called off the search. Today I felt like it deserved one more shot and with a small change of hand placement … The post V3 | Teal (MRG) appeared first on figure8 .
I finally landed this beast! It is only five holds to the top but the third one is a tiny red jerk. I could make it to that hold every time that I tried this route but each time I just slid right off it. That is, until today! Today I scored one for the … The post V2 | Black (MRG) appeared first on figure8 .
There was no script, no production value and no where to go but up! In this episode, I question my wife about her experience starting out at our local rock gym. Then we contrast that to my chicken attack on Bubble Rock at Acadia National Park. Hang on tight folks, this just got real! The post 001 | RockTalk (Audio) appeared first on figure8 .
This route is a tough one in the back corner that requires a lot of wall play and lateral movement at the bottom. Once you get up to the transition, it’s a quick grab of a few small chips and then you’re at a solid top hold. For about a week,I was 50/50 changes for … The post 5.9c | Arthur Page (MRG) appeared first on figure8 .
This was a bit of a technically tricky clip. I succeeded on the fourth attempt but the beginning part of the video was corrupted so I had to borrow footage of the first three holds from a before failed attempt. You should notice a different belayer at the end from the beginning (Thank you Scott … The post 5.9d | Arthur Page appeared first on figure8 .
I tried several times to get this one but kept falling off. The hand holds are very directional but in the wrong direction to where you need them to be. That is why this is a V3 I guess. Well I finally stuck it after some changes to my balance in the beginning. That gave … The post V3 | Crossover (MRG) appeared first on figure8 .
I’ve only ever climbed inside at a gym and always wanted to take it to the next level. I had been to Fort Williams before and noted the rock cliffs against the water. Brandon and I decided it was high time to scout a route. We found more than I expected, a really fun arch … The post V1 | The Chameleon (FWL) appeared first on figure8 .
There is something about this corner of the wall and red routes. I always enjoy the red routes in this corner. This is a fun one. The post V2 | Red (MRG) appeared first on figure8 .
This video was shot on Easy as Pudding located on Humpreys Ledge at the Geriatric wall area. This was an easy route once the top rope was established. The only hard part is finding the holds the first time around. All in all it was a good route and a great introduction to outdoor climbing! The post 5.4 | Easy as Pudding appeared first on figure8 .
Brandon Udelhofen takes this 5.8 on lead at Brooklyn Boulders in Boston, MA set to Reflecktor by Arcade Fire. The post 5.8 | Lead (BKB) appeared first on figure8 .
Since the gym was empty today I decided to play around with some camera angles and heavier post production. I climbed this V2 route that I’ve done a bunch but this time, this was the only route that I climbed for about 30 minutes. I climbed it once in one angle, then moved the camera … The post V2 | Red (MRG) appeared first on figure8 .
This route is a great warm up and has lots of fun holds. Once mastered, you can practice down climbing or skipping holds. The post V0 | Yellow (MRG) appeared first on figure8 .
Maine Rock Gym recently had a bouldering wall reset. They added this nice V3 route and it quickly became my favorite project. It took 3 trips before I was able to finish it but when I did, it became my third ever V3 assent. This was shot on a head mounted GoPro Hero3 Black Edition. The post V3 | White (MRG) appeared first on figure8 .
This route is one of the best I’ve ever climbed. It was a winding and difficult route spanning a doorway then climbing above it. It snaked back and forth like a river up the wall. I assumed from my initial look that it went straight up but as soon as I placed my hands on … The post 5.8 | Marathon (MRN) appeared first on figure8 .
This is a V3 Pink route at the Maine Rock Gym. It is a fun one but it gets a bit tricky after the third move. It starts out pretty straight forward with a large jug two hand match hold. Then a right hand up to a small scoop. Then, a left hand way up … The post V3 | Pink (MRG) appeared first on figure8 .
