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A Few From Yosemite

California has been experiencing an unbelievably warm and dry winter. Right now, there is no snow at the Buttermilks, or in Yosemite. That means it’s time to get your bouldering on. Mill Valley resident, Kyle O’Meara headed out to the ditch this weekend and dispatched two V10 classics with his dog Kuna. Check out the…

Al Liu, Mortar Rock, Brian Hedrick, Impossible Traverse

Touchstone Climber Crushes Mortar

Last week, Brian “Cuz” Hedrick, a 24-year-old route setter at Touchstone Climbing, made the second ascent of the Impossible Wall Traverse at Berkeley’s Mortar Rock. First established by Chris Sharma seven years ago, the V13 problem has bouted many of the strongest local climbers. The hardest boulder problem within 100 miles of the Bay Area starts…

Castle Rock Bouldering: How to Mantle

In the hills just south of San Jose are a cluster of sandstone boulders. When the winter days are cold, the friction on these rounded Font like blobs becomes amazing. For those looking to do some weekend bouldering near the bay area, Castle Rock is a great option. One of the most important skills required…