So, I started a climbing blog. Not to start controversies. Not to talk shit. I started a blog so that I could share pictures, videos, or ideas with anyone that is interested. I’m not really sure how these things work or whether anybody will read my shit, but whatever. Why not, right?

I recently procured a bussing job at an Italian restaurant in Boulder. This hasn’t allowed me much time to get out on real rock. Tired of the gym, I’ve spent quite a bit of time up at Flagstaff. Why not get in touch with the old school? Lately I’ve been working on this problem called Trice. It is also known as Another Holloway Route. Named after it’s first ascentionist Jim Holloway. It is currently unrepeated in the manner that Holloway supposedly repeated it. I say this because many people doubt that he actually completed the line. After spending at least six days on the problem, I’ve decided that it is definitely very possible that he climbed the exact line of Trice. I have almost completed the crux second move static, unfortunately it seems that my core strength is definitely lacking. And I don’t have the height to allow myself any leeway as my body sags out from the wall when I attempt the move. From what I’ve heard, Holloway is fairly tall and had exceptionally strong core muscles. This move fit him perfectly.

To be completely honest, it is my intention to not only complete the line of Trice, but to complete it in the exact manner that I believe Holloway did it. No trick toe hooks. No swing. Jim was on a different level in climbing than most people during his generation and ours. He might not have completed the difficulty of problems that people are accomplishing today, but some of his specialized strengths are very rare in today’s climbing world.

Here are some pics of my last session on Trice (courtesy of Nick Weinstock):

The temps have been a bit hot lately for proper attempts on Trice. I’ll Be in HP40 this weekend for the Triple Crown, hopefully the temps will be better when I get back. In the meantime, I’m psyched for some of the southern sandstone that I’ve heard so much about. It should be a good time.