Clyde 8a+ First Ascent

I have had a copy of this sat on my desktop for ages. Finally I have managed to get a smaller file from Rich Heap of Slackjaw Films fame so that I can upload it onto Vimeo for all you peeps to see. I had a great evening watching this and I hope you do to. If you would like to see more stuff by Slackjaw like the classic Hard Grit and Stone Love check out Slackjaw Films

TCA Glasgow

A while ago I headed up to the new TCA Glasgow . WOWZERS. Boards of all angles, some of them are the largest boards I have seen. The circuit board though was the thing that really impressed me. It is a format that they rolled out at TCA Bristol and they have brought to Glasgow on a much larger scale. This is a 7 minute video of me flashing their 100 move 8b circuit. The video starts at move 34 i think so it is more like a 9 minute circuit!! Set by Alan and Rob and designed around a couple of specific rests that you will probably spot it is a true endurance fest with a sustained and hard finish. Possibly the best route I have ever have climbed indoors. If you find yourself nearby then it is well worth a visit. A big thanks to Lasma Sietinsone for the Video

It is not a jug.

Still in Font. Our van has broken down so it looks like i am going to have to put up with a couple of weeks of great conditions. I hear the UK is bueno ;-)

I had to put this on as it is a good representation of the sometimes common experience of bouldering with your partner and not your mates.

I must admit I was in tears watching this so I had to share it.

Its Not a Jug! - A Fontainebleau Classic from Epic-Adventures on Vimeo.

Flashing Anarkista 8a+ Terradets, Catalunya, Spain

Just a quick blog to show you a new video short from Robbie Meade. Robbie spent 10 days in Spain with us last month and shot loads of great footage. This is the first footage he has got around to editing, and he has got loads more to come. You can find more Robbie films here.

Gaz Parry flashing Anarkista 8a+ from Robbie Meade films on Vimeo.

Enjoy

Como Un Tigre 8a

Yesterday I managed to nip out and climb a few routes in the amazing Grotte De Sabart. I climbed a really cool 8a across the arch of the right hand entrance. The climbing style is so wierd, mainly hanging off toes and footlocks. Which can make the route reading complex. Would love to spend some time here and get into the harder routes.

Como Un Tigre from Gaz Parry on Vimeo.

We filmed this on a Samsung Galaxy S2 phone. Really impressed as the light was pretty poor in there.

Right oh off to Font :-)