class•ic bloc

Despite the unfavorable temperatures in socal this weekend, black mountain comprised a solid crew of climbers.. If possible, it seems best to start climbing after 3, and climb until sunset.. One benefit of the summer season is the length of the days.. very nice to be able to climb at 8 by dim sunlight.
Heres two of Ian on the crux of IANimal (a play on the climb "Danimal" at the tram), a hard dynamic squeeze problem he put up last fall.. Cool and hard. I predict the very obvious lower link will be sent by lantern this summer..


Although my eyes were set on "Cosmos", I managed two Black Mt. classics- "OK Arete" and "Cracker Boy". I was psyched to climb these two, as they are classics and standards of their grade at Black.. Video of the ladder coming this way via Alan soon. Thanks to all the homies who hung out and spotted me as I gave attempts by headlamp. Today was a heavy monday at school, and although I'm now at stell coffee, the night isn't over... Psyched to get back at it this weekend.. Stay cool this week,
Dom