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Cathedral Ledge

Article by William Wild

Cathedral is a door into the world of multi pitch climbing. At 500 feet tall it towers over North Conway, bringing tourists from all around to see the views from atop the prow. Few are brave enough to forego the auto road and earn their view with a more direct route. The Thin Air Face, named after the classic 4 pitch 5.6, Into Thin Air, that winds up the granite slab is the way to go if you’ve never been to Cathedral. This was my first route on the cliff and a stepping stone into harder and more adventurous climbing.

The Prow as seen from Into Thin Air, Photo: William Wild

For someone comfortable with easy to moderate trad climbing Into Thin Air is a cake walk. For a 5.9 trad climber the route to do is Recompense. Coming in at 4 pitches and 500 feet tall it follows the longest and cleanest section of rock on the wall. It will make you laugh, cry, sweat, bleed, and it will definitely scare you.

The Thin Air Face as seen from Recompense. Photo: William Wild

The exposure on this route left me awestruck; The last pitch is a slightly overhung 5.9 finger crack that sucks up gear. If long climbs don’t float your boat Cathedral is set up perfectly for cragging. A short hike from the tourist viewing area at the top will land you at the Barber Wall or exploring Airation Buttress.

The first two pitches of Recompense, Climber: Samuel Stiles, Photo: William Wild

From the base of the cliff you can head to the North End or play at the Ventilator Slabs. The tiered nature of the cliff provides copious opportunities for adventure. Whether you’re trying to expand your horizons in the trad climbing world or looking for a new project Cathedral has something to offer.

Belaying from some old pitons on Recompense, Selfie: William Wild

WIlliam Wild is a Rock Spot Climbing member and part of the climbing community

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So many routs so little time. Plus the the traverse challenge is pretty next level. @rockspotclimbing - - - #climbing #adventure #Massachusetts #bouldering #climb #boston #rockclimbing #goclimb #climbon #travel #challenge (at Rock Spot Climbing South Boston)

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A West Coast Perspective of Rumney

Article by Jackson Boyle

Last week I had the opportunity to visit Rumney Rocks in New Hampshire as part of a Rock Spot Climbing Corporate Marketing Retreat. Our plan was to get some outdoor climbing in while talking marketing strategy and direction for the rest of the year.

Being new to the East Coast, I knew basically nothing about Rumney. In fact I knew basically nothing about the whole east coast before moving from Seattle this past October. Embarrassingly enough, I actually thought Boston was south of New York City until I moved out here. Even after skiing all around the northeast this winter, my New England geography is probably still at a 4rd grade level (why are the states so small?). Apart from knowing Rumney was in New Hampshire and the rock is called schist, I had no idea what to expect.

Having climbed primarily at sport climbing’s hallowed ground of Smith Rock, Oregon, I’m always skeptical of other so called “premier” sport climbing destinations. After our retreat however, I can honestly say Rumney is on that level.

Although I still maintain Smith Rock has a prettier approach, Rumney’s is shorter, depending on which area you’re climbing at and the routes offer more protection than most of the Smith classics. A partly cloudy day midweek provided plenty of parking and minimal crowds. The day started with some warm up laps on the Parking Lot Wall, where a muddy platform forced us to belay acrobatically as we worked to keep our ropes clean and out of the mud. After a few laps, a short rain shower led us to pack up and head deeper into Rumney towards The Meadows.

Pete belays Paul who leads “A Week With Pete”

At The Meadows we focused on a few climbs in the area of Meadows Left. After leading both False Modesty and Thou Shalt Not Covet another harder rain shower left us scrambling to collect our gear to hide under an overhang as it passed. The shower seemed to perfectly grease every hand and foothold we used leading the two routes. This made for some difficult 2nd’s as we struggled on wet holds to try and clean our gear.

Jackson belays Paul, as he cleans “Thou Shalt Not Covet”

After the shower, steep overhangs offered us the best chance at dry holds. This led us to the far side of Meadows Left where I hopped on No Money Down for a quick burn before we had to head out. The climb starts with a number of smaller balancy shelves leading up to a steep roof marking the far left side of Meadows Left. The holds felt relatively positive but the moves are reachy and committing. Overall an awesome route, with the crux being a tough balancy last move left up to the chains. Cleaning the climb on the way down was almost more difficult than the climb itself, as the overhang made it nearly impossible to stay close to the wall to clean the draws.

Watch Jackson lead the classic, “No Money Down” at the Meadows:

https://www.facebook.com/RockSpotClimbing/videos/10155649253963678/

After only seeing a fraction of what Rumney has to offer, I can’t wait to return. Next time I’ll be heading to Main Cliff, Bonsai, and Waimea to tackle some of the Rumney classics.

Jackson Boyle is the Massachusetts Marketing & Sales Associate

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11 Tips for Your First Time Climbing Outside from a Climbing Newbie

Article by Jess Merritt

At the time of this article’s posting, I have been working at Rock Spot Climbing for 6 months. I had no prior rock climbing experience other than a couple Girl Scout trips back in high school. Full disclosure… I still consider myself a pretty new climber.

Outdoor rock climbing wasn't even on my mind considering I am still inexperienced in the indoor climbing world.

About a week ago, I was invited to a corporate marketing retreat in Rumney, New Hampshire.

“Of course!” I said very excited, but also extremely nervous.

Here's my advice on what to think about before,during, and after that very first outdoor climb:

Tip 1: Sleep!!!!

It’s the day before the big climb, and I am up till about 2am nervous that I was going to die the next day, but listen to some nature music and pass out. It is not worth the panic. Get some rest because you have a 14+ hour day ahead of you.

Tip 2: Do NOT bring your Vera Bradley tote bag

Well most of you may already know this, but it is not smart to bring your tote bag on a hiking/climbing trip. Apparently I didn’t get the memo! Don’t be cheap! Go shopping and buy a backpack. I learned that the hard way when I was throwing my bag up the hiking path, then climbing, throwing my bag up the path, then….. Well you get the point.

Tip 3: You don’t HAVE to climb to the top on your first outdoor climb

I (almost) made it to the top on just one attempt at my first wall, and let me tell you, looking down and getting ready to be lowered was not fun. So try going up halfway or wherever you feel most comfortable, and then take a fall. However, the rush and excitement you feel when you climb all the way to the top is indescribable, so if you think you are ready then go for it!

Jackson and Paul get ready to climb in front my first outdoor climb, “A Week with Pete”

Tip 4: Trust your climbing partner!

They have your back. More likely than not, they are more experienced than you are. So trust that they are capable of lowering you to the ground in the safest way they know how. Try not to go up until you have complete faith that both you and your partner are ready to begin.

Tip 5: Climb that first wall 50 times

Get comfortable with your first climb. Climb it once, twice, or fifty times so you know you're ready to move on to the next route. This helped me tremendously when I climbed my second wall, I already felt at ease.

Tip 6: Wipe the mud off, baby!

Wear something that can get very dirty. This includes a pair of boots, not some pretty new sneakers. My second climb down I completely ate it into a mud pile, but wiped it off and kept going! A little mud never hurt anybody.

Tip 7: Full cooler, full belly

I was starving towards the end, so bring a cooler with a bunch of snacks and a lot of water. It’s what all the cool kids do. Cliff bars and cheese crackers are my personal favorite.

Tip 8: Climbing indoors  ≠  climbing outdoors

It’s not easier or harder in my opinion. It is a completely different mental experience, besides the basic climbing rules and guidelines. Indoors, you know there is a floor and you can clearly see that. When you are outdoors, you can’t always see the bottom. There is that slight fear of the unknown and potentially not knowing where to place your feet next.

Pete on “Chloe’s Breakfast Special”

Tip 9: Experienced climbers are your friend, not your enemy

More likely than not, a majority of the people around you are more experienced than you are. That is not a bad thing or something to be embarrassed about! They are a huge help for getting you going on your feet! (Besides when I fell in the mud..) Climbing is about setting personal goals and achieving them. Even experienced climbers have to start somewhere, how do you think they got to where they are now? Everyone has been in your La Sportivas. ;)

Pete gets ready to belay Jackson on “No Money Down”

Tip 10: Enjoy a victory meal with your fellow climbers

Know that a burrito with a side of beer is the “climbing” thing to order, but get whatever you want! You deserve it. This meal is a complete guilt-free type of meal, so eat up and enjoy it.

Tip 11: Take a nap

We all know first climbers lose a lot of sleep the night before, so take a nap on the ride home from your journey. You earned it! Unless you're the driver, then you’re out of luck.

Pete, myself and Jackson in front of the iconic trail head at Rumney, NH

Overall, my trip was amazing. One regret I have is not going on certain climbs as much as I possibly could. Time flies by so fast and before you know it, it’s time to leave. After I got used to climbing outside it was a great experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

So for all the first timers who are nervous to climb outdoors, I have been in your shoes. It is not as terrifying as it sounds and make sure you take complete advantage of the opportunity given to you.

After all… what's life about if you're not living it on the edge ;)

Jess Merritt is the Rhode Island Marketing & Sales Associate

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http://RockSpotClimbing.com/Guiding

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Climbing Trip Report: Rainbow Wall, NV

Article by Tim Wolsonovich

Photo by Bob Sihler of Rainbow Mountain, Rainbow Wall and Juniper Peak

Around New Year's last year, my buddy Josh Squire asked me if I'd be interested in heading to Vegas with him for a climbing trip. After I'd agreed, I asked what his goals were and he said, "How do you feel about getting on a big wall?"  Without thinking very long I agreed, and this was how our Rainbow Wall adventure began. The Regular Route on the Rainbow Wall climbs a corner and crack system for 1000 feet up the middle of a curved rock feature at the back of Juniper Canyon. Originally an aid route (where climbers would pull on gear they placed in the wall rather than just the rock) the route was finally sent free (without aid) almost twenty years after the first ascent. I had never attempted anything nearly this difficult but Josh told me I could, "probably pull through most of it" whatever that means. He had also never climbed the route.

When the day finally came,  we headed into the canyon at 6am. We would have liked to start earlier, but didn't have the overnight permit to camp in the park. Instead, we were first in line waiting for the gate to open listening to the 90s grunge rock my partner is addicted to. 

In the book, the approach is listed at about 2 hours, but Red Rocks is famous for confusing climbers with a poor sense of direction. We started hiking at 630am with a single 70 meter rope, a light rack (doubles up to 1inch, single to three, a single set of nuts, and 14 draws), 4 liters of water, some snack bars and two peanut butter sandwiches. We arrived at the base of the climb just after 8am. The sun was up, but Rainbow Wall is famous for remaining shaded all day. At the base of the climb there was a large pile of unmelted snow. After a short snowball fight, we dropped our packs, and set up for the climb. Josh was taking the first 3 pitches, and I would take the middle five before he would finish the last 4. At least, that was the plan. 

Tim Wolsonovich cleaning a route on Rainbow Wall

For the first pitch, we did the easier 5.11b variation. It was the hardest pitch I'd ever climbed anywhere. I got to the anchor, out of breath and exhausted. The next pitch was harder (11.d), and the third wasn't easy either (11c). Josh had to lead two more pitches (10c/10a) before I was recovered enough to take the middle three (5.7, 5.9, 5.8) including a long traverse that was interesting to protect on flaky hollow rock. 

Tim Wolsonovich signing the summit register of Rainbow Wall

At 2:30 in the afternoon, we arrived at the base of the crux pitch, a blank looking 5.12a corner with no handholds and an equal number of footholds. It was beyond us. I was exhausted and Josh was only slightly better. He aid climbed the last four pitches and I jugged after him, ascending the rope. Before setting out for the day, we agreed to bail at 4pm no matter where we were on the cliff so that we could make it back to the car before the park closed. We topped out at 4pm exactly. I signed the summit log while Josh set up for rappels. We spent the next 3 and a half hours rappelling the cliff and hiking back to the car. Our total time, car to car, was 13 hours. 

Tim flaking his rope on Rainbow Ledge with his climbing partner, Josh

In most of the pitches, there were moments I knew I couldn't progress without falling, but made the attempt anyway (often without falling). The experience completely changed my expectations of myself and elevated all my goals when it comes to the sport.  Overall, the route was impossibly hard, but I have a different understanding of how hard "hard" is, what I'm capable of, and what my goals will be going forward.

All photos besides the full shot of the range by Bob Sihler were provided by Tim Wolsonovich; the Gym Manager of our South Boston location

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Climbers of Rock Spot: Kevin Parker

Article by Kim Dallas

In this edition of Climbers of Rock Spot, we caught up with Kevin Parker, one of the B3 finalists in the Pro division and a recent Harvard graduate, to find out more about his climbing background and how he juggled training and being a full time student.

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Q:  Great job at B3! What was it like to compete in the finals?

A:  It was a lot of fun! I haven’t been to that many comps that have an actual finals (or really that many competitions at all, for that matter), so it’s a little nerve-wracking having to climb in front of everyone. But I had a great time climbing in finals and the comp as a whole!

Q:  How long have you been climbing and how did you first get into the sport?

A:  I’ve been climbing for 5 years or so. Technically, I first got into rock climbing when I was in elementary school through an after-school program at a local climbing gym (I’m from Seattle). When I was a kid, we used to go to these beaches on the coast of Washington that had a lot of huge pieces of driftwood that I loved to climb on. Soon after, my parents signed me up for a climbing program. I only did it for a year and didn’t really climb again until the end of high school when a few friends and I would go climbing every so often after school. When I got to college, I made a few friends freshman year that were really strong climbers. They got me psyched to start to take climbing more seriously and I’ve been climbing regularly since then!

Q:  When you’re not climbing, where can you be found?

A:  Aside from classes, I end up spending a lot of time in lab.  I’ve worked in a research laboratory in the department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology at Harvard for the past few years.  Our lab studies neurological disorders, and I’ve been involved with a project looking at the neurons involved in narcolepsy (which is a disease that causes excessive sleepiness).

Q: If you could spend the day bouldering with anyone, who would it be?

A:  Hmm. That’s a tough one…non-climber, maybe Bill Gates? Try to do a little fundraising for the Harvard climbing team, you know. And his foundation is doing a lot of interesting work. Otherwise, I think climbing with Jimmy Chin would be really cool – he’s done a lot of crazy stuff, not only in climbing and mountaineering but also skiing.  And I would love to get tips on climbing photography, which I’ve been getting into the past couple of years.

Q:  Do you prefer to boulder or do you enjoy other styles of climbing?

A:  I feel like I would enjoy sport climbing a lot, except I’m pretty bad at it…I’m not good at being disciplined enough to sport climb regularly, so I’m almost never in good enough shape to really feel like I’m sport climbing as well as I could. I love the Red River Gorge though. And I’ve never done any alpine or trad climbing. I’m into ski mountaineering though, not really sure if that counts as climbing.

Q:  What has been your biggest accomplishment in climbing? How about your biggest challenge?

A:  I think the thing that I’m most proud of in climbing is helping to start the climbing team at Harvard. A friend and I started the climbing team our sophomore year in college, and it’s been an amazing experience to be able to see the team grow over the past couple of years. We’ve been able to introduce people to climbing who might not have climbed otherwise, and it’s exciting to see people come together and become really good friends (and to now see the team continue on after us initial members are graduating)! In terms of challenges, I’m kind of bad at just mentally trying hard on climbs – really gritting down and holding on during hard moves. I’m also bad at top outs…I complain a lot about scary top outs. Also down climbs. I do get a little freaked out by heights/lack of protection every so often when bouldering.

Q: Besides the obvious, like staying in shape, how do you feel climbing has helped you?

A:  Climbing has been a great stress release for me. Even if I’m stressed or in a bad mood, I’m always able to relax when climbing – there’s something about being on the wall that makes it really easy to just focus on just climbing and nothing else. Climbing provides a good balance to everything else that’s going on, like classes or papers or problem sets. I think it’s important to have the time to get away from classes or work, or whatever it is, and just climb.

Q: What is your go-to climbing snack?

A:  Definitely granola. I love granola. Pretty sure I’ve tried every type of granola there is at Whole Foods; I’ve been accused of being a granola snob. (Bola Granola is pretty fantastic!)

Q: Congrats on graduating from Harvard! What are your plans for after college?       

A:  Thank you! I’ll be at Stanford next year, joining the Biosciences PhD program in the department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (and will also be climbing a lot!).

Q: What advice do you have for someone who wants to climb in college?       

A:  I think there’s two things that have helped me climb well in college.  First, having a great group of friends to climb with – at the end of the day, we all help push each other to climb harder and reach our goals, and climbing is way more fun with other people! If I hadn’t started climbing with other people that were significantly better than me back when I started climbing (and stealing their beta!), I don’t think I would have been able to improve much over the past few years. Second, for me at least, committing the time to climb regularly, even when I’m busy, is somehow less stressful than just trying to fit it in around other things. I generally like having a somewhat regular schedule, but it’s been really helpful to more or less go climbing at the same times each week, just because those times are already blocked off and I know that I don’t need to worry about whatever things are due or coming up. And when there’s a really bad week, I’ll take the week off, but generally try to stick to a pretty regular climbing schedule aside from that.

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Big thanks to Kevin for taking the time to chat with us! To see more content from B3, check out the links below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfiFzpAmYZw

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154204231553678.1073741861.45126043677&type=3

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Horse Pens 40 Trip Recap, Part 2: The Climbing

Article by Keith Nadeau

The bouldering at Horse Pens 40 is graded on the V scale which runs from V0 to V16. The climbs at Horse Pens max out at the V11 grade, which is not to say that the climbing is easy by any means. Even climbs that are given the lowest grades still challenge the best of climbers. The rocks are very unique in shape, consisting of large blobs and turtle shell features. These features force climbers to use thoughtful sequences, balance, and upper body strength.

It’s hard to compare the grades at HP40 to grades in the climbing gym. The style is so wildly different that people who primarily climb indoors will usually believe the grades are insanely incorrect. This could be because typically a gym climber’s skill set does not apply well to the rocks at the park. People who spend time climbing outdoors and learning how to adapt to new environments will agree more with the grades at HP40.

To really understand what the park has to offer, climbers need to understand it is an opportunity to learn and become a better climber through its challenges. The grades can easily get into a climber's head and interfere with productive thoughts. Positive thinking and staying humble will provide the climbers the best chance to succeed. Sometimes the movement of a climb can be so subtle and precise that it can take hours or days of effort to create a sequence, however once everything comes together, it can make the climb feel substantially easier than it did at first.

Many of our climbers got to go through this process during the trip; they felt the difficulty, confusion, and frustration first hand and persevered! It was amazing to see them sit down, study, and even fight with a boulder, but to not give up. They found successes in the many of climbs they completed, but also in the lessons that they took from the rock itself. Down to the last day climbers were completing climbs that they had tried all week with little to no success. They persevered through failure and were able to stand on top full of those boulders filled with accomplishment.

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Thank you to everyone who made this trip possible! Don’t forget we’re offering technique blocks this summer for kids of all ages. Join us for 3 weeks of youth technique classes and workshops! Classes are available by age or by skill set, ages 4+ all abilities welcome. Weekly classes split by age will allow you to make friends while climbing the walls. Weekly drop-in classes will allow you to choose from a variety of class types and climbing techniques - join one or join them all! Discounts are available for members, but memberships are not required.

We hope to see you climbing this spring!

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Learn more about your local gym’s youth programs here:

http://lincoln.rockspotclimbing.com/youth-programs/lincoln-ri-registration/  

http://peacedale.rockspotclimbing.com/youth-programs/peace-dale-registration/

http://boston.rockspotclimbing.com/youth-programs-booking-bd/

http://southboston.rockspotclimbing.com/youth-programs/south-boston-registration/

To Learn more about the journey to Horse Pens 40, click here: http://rockspotclimbing.tumblr.com/post/144454083184/horse-pens-40-trip-recap-part-1-the-journey

To watch a video recap of the trip, click here: http://rockspotclimbing.tumblr.com/post/144755923854/take-a-look-at-team-rock-spots-trip-to-horse-pens

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Horse Pens 40 Trip Recap, Part 1: The Journey

Article by Kelsey Moore

April break had begun! Members of Team Rock Spot came storming into our South Boston location Friday evening, their excitement spilling out more than their overnight packs, plane snacks, and climbing gear. Our team trip to Horse Pens 40 in Steele, AL had finally arrived. Now we just had to get there...

Early Saturday morning, 16 youth ages 10 to 18 piled into an army of taxis that waited outside of our South Boston location. The air was cold and the sky still dark, but the long awaited journey had begun. Months of planning and fundraising were over; all the stood between the team and HP40 was a taxi shuttle, a quick flight, and a van ride.

A few hours later, a few degrees warmer, and with minds much more alert we pulled into the rustic, quirky, and charming landscape that would be our home for the following week. A week filled with perfect weather, new experiences, laughter, extreme challenges, and euphoric victories. The layout of the property was ideal: a short approach from the campsite and climbs for every ability and style preference. Each morning team members would sleepily stumble out of their tents and head to the kitchen (a rickety tarp-covered pavilion) for a hearty breakfast and to plan out their days. Climbers and coaches would divide up by the climbs or areas they were excited to tackle that day and head off, shoes in their hands and pads on their backs, into the boulder field. Others joined to watch or lingered back at camp to heal their hands and get some rest, often playing cards, slacklining, or napping in a hammock.

Lunch breaks and afternoon rests would pull the group back together at camp to talk about that morning's challenges or victories and to regroup for the afternoon. Large family style dinners would recharge our bodies and minds to tackle some boulders later at night. Night sessions quickly became a favorite way to approach the rock. The cooler temperatures added friction to the rock and relief to the skin. Headlamps and lanterns would line the boulder, illuminating them in a soft and welcoming glow. The nights were still and quiet, but the energy was high and shouts of victory or of struggle could be heard across the boulder field. While you were working and observing one problem, echoes of cheers from across the park would alert you to a victory that you would hear recounted later that night or the next day. Somebody had done it, they had sent their problem!

After 6 days of climbing, adventure, and fun, our week ended much the way it began, a long journey with many layers. Friday afternoon, we piled into the Rock Spot vans, left Alabama, and began our road trip home. The ride was long, but the stories and excitement of the previous week sustained us. We arrived home Saturday night with smiles still on our faces, holes in our shoes, and callouses on our hands. What a success! Thank you to everyone who helped make this trip a reality for all of our youth, it was truly an experience they will never forget.

Thank you to everyone who made this trip possible! Don’t forget we’re offering technique blocks this summer for kids of all ages. Join us for 3 weeks of youth technique classes and workshops! Classes are available by age or by skill set, ages 4+ all abilities welcome. Weekly classes split by age will allow you to make friends while climbing the walls. Weekly drop-in classes will allow you to choose from a variety of class types and climbing techniques - join one or join them all! Discounts are available for members, but memberships are not required. 

We hope to see you climbing this spring! 

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Learn more about your local gym's youth programs here: 

http://lincoln.rockspotclimbing.com/youth-programs/lincoln-ri-registration/  

http://peacedale.rockspotclimbing.com/youth-programs/peace-dale-registration/ 

http://boston.rockspotclimbing.com/youth-programs-booking-bd/

http://southboston.rockspotclimbing.com/youth-programs/south-boston-registration/

To Learn more about the climbs at Horse Pens 40, click here: http://rockspotclimbing.tumblr.com/post/144557797479/horse-pens-40-trip-recap-part-2-the-climbing

To watch a video recap of the trip, click here: http://rockspotclimbing.tumblr.com/post/144755923854/take-a-look-at-team-rock-spots-trip-to-horse-pens

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Welcome to season 2 of Problem of the SET! We're really excited to be in our second season and we truly appreciate everyone's support. Keep those likes and subscriptions coming and we promise to make this season even bigger and better than season 1!

At Rock Spot Climbing, we're dedicated to giving our customers a world class climbing experience and that starts with great route setting.

In this episode of Problem of the SET, Head Route Setter Mike Dominguez, "MIG," takes us through a V8 set by Danny Howard "DH." This problem is technical throughout with a lot of powerful moves that require the use of multiple techniques like heel hooks, toe hooks and gastons. There's always multiple ways to crush a problem, but if this one gives you a hard time, try this beta on for size.

Thank you all for coming to Lincoln's very first Community Competition. It was a really fun time and we hope to see you all back for the next one. Congratulations to all our competitors but especially to our new Sultans of the Set: Mike Fannon and Grace Scott!

Be sure to check out our site for more info on all our locations and services: http://www.rockspotclimbing.com/

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Welcome to season 2 of Problem of the SET! We're really excited to be in our second season and we truly appreciate everyone's support. Keep those likes and subscriptions coming and we promise to make this season even bigger and better than season 1!

At Rock Spot Climbing, we're dedicated to giving our customers a world class climbing experience and that starts with great route setting.

In this episode of Problem of the SET, Boston-Dedham Programs Manager Doug Page, "Dig," takes us through a V6 set by himself with commentary by Matty Zane "MZ." This problem starts rough with a drive-by and features a sick drop down on the wave. There's always multiple ways to crush a problem, but if this one gives you a hard time, try this beta on for size.

If you haven't had a chance to check our new South Boston facility out, we highly recommend you do. Let us know what your favorite problem is in the comments and be sure to subscribe!

For a virtual tour, be sure to visit: http://www.youvisit.com/tour/panoramas/greg.stokinger/83700?id=33881

If you haven't given our South Boston page a like, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/RSCSouthBoston

Be sure to check out our site for more info on all our locations and services: http://www.rockspotclimbing.com/