This is the same route from below climbed a while ago but this time around I’m climbing for a lead test.
Tag: black
5.9 | Get Your Wallet (evo Portland)
Even though this route is rated a 5.9, it climbs more like a 5.8 so it’s what I call an ego climb. Read more
5.11b | Black (MGR)
Even though this route is likely over rated, I’m still calling it my best ever for the time being. Read more
V2 | Black (MRG)
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.
Podcast: Download (137.7MB)
V2 | Black (MRG)
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. Read more
5.8 | Lead (BKB)
Brandon Udelhofen takes this 5.8 on lead at Brooklyn Boulders in Boston, MA set to Reflecktor by Arcade Fire.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 4:24 — 83.3MB)