Dean Potter is a noted free-soloist with ropeless ascents of Astroman (V 5.11C), A Dog's Roof (5.12b), and a number of other difficult Yosemite tedstpieces. Beyond his solos, Dean also enjoys walking high-line slacklines. A recent documentary shows him putting it on the line between the Cathedral Spires in Yosemite. Check out the footage.

Labels: Dean Potter, Slacklining, Yosemite

This week, instead of posting a climbing clip to cap off the week, I decided to post something a little different, but equally impressive as a lot of the climbing clips we've posted up to this point. It's called Slacklining, and while most of you probably know what it is, for those that don't, it is essentially a balance sport that involves walking, balancing and interacting with a climbing rope that has been anchored between two points.

At any rate, I just found this awesome clip of a guy doing slackline tricks and balancing at our very own Sacramento Pipeworks. Check it out, and the next time you're in one of our gyms, why not try a little yourself? It's a great way to work on your balance and build lower body and core strength. Impressive.

Enjoy your weekend, and we'll see you bright and early Monday morning.

Labels: Climbing Clip of the Week, Climbing Video, Sacramento Pipeworks, Slacklining