It ain’t spring yet

Posted by Eli at 6:05 pm Climbing, Video
Feb 062009


I got out to Boulder Canyon briefly today to try Candelaria’s Crack, a 5.11+/5.12- fingers roof crack. It was super windy (my pad blew 100 yards away–into the creek), and the climb was shady. It felt pretty cold for 60 deg. F.

After pretending a Thermarest and my pad wouldn’t blow away, and would catch a 15-20 footer, I bailed. I need another crash pad.

4 Responses to “It ain’t spring yet”

  1. Andrew says:
    February 8, 2009 at 9:27 pm

    :-) I love the way you started that video!!! Was that water cold? Looking good on that problem! Did you top it out or are you going to wait for a spotter or two and some warm weather?

  2. Eli Powell says:
    February 8, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    I couldn’t top it out. I’ll go back with a spotter and another pad next weekend.

  3. kris says:
    February 9, 2009 at 1:11 pm

    Interesting use of a Thermarest, however maybe you should consider investing in an air mattress… ;) That problem looks fun! Good video.

  4. Adaminium says:
    February 10, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    That’s hilarious! The problem looks tough – and pretty committing.

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