Has the fad of bouldering left us?

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Mungeclimber

Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
Topic Author's Reply - Sep 16, 2010 - 06:31pm PT
rehearsal is mandatory

Scuff, with the cut away base, hands get inserted just below half height.

It's ready for you! 8 mile approach.
Lynne Leichtfuss

Trad climber
Will know soon
Sep 16, 2010 - 08:25pm PT
Never thought of bouldering as a fad. John Gill certainly set a standard of climbing that captivated the likes of many including John Bachar and John Long. Recently tried bouldering and if it is a "Fad" it's here to stay.

Climbing rock is just that. There's all kinds. Like people and races. None is really better than the rest. Joy and Peace, Lynne
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Sep 16, 2010 - 08:31pm PT
Even if it looks eerily like an Offwidth Headstone...
edejom

Boulder climber
Butte, America
Sep 16, 2010 - 09:37pm PT
New school OW bouldering, anyone?
klk

Trad climber
cali
Sep 16, 2010 - 10:34pm PT
http://vimeo.com/14445320

ß Î Ø T Ç H

Boulder climber
bouldering
Jan 23, 2011 - 03:54am PT
"Climbing is technical movement over your chosen medium." ~ MisterE
DanaB

climber
Philadelphia
Jan 23, 2011 - 12:27pm PT
Maybe fads are just a fad?
gonamok

climber
aging malcontent
Jan 24, 2011 - 02:04am PT
Boulders have been victimized by this "bouldering" craze for far too long. Instead of being productive members of society, these kooks spend their days wearing funny shoes and lugging small mattresses around, to feed their need to put chalk on innocent rocks, unmindful that they may be ruining my wilderness experience. The sooner this fad peters out, the better if you ask me.

Mungeclimber

Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
Topic Author's Reply - Jan 24, 2011 - 02:08am PT
LOL!!!
ß Î Ø T Ç H

Boulder climber
bouldering
Jan 24, 2011 - 03:27am PT
Has the fad of bouldering left us?
Yes, but now you've got this to contend with ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og09MfNWGjQ&feature=related
another example >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gLrzn7j7mI&NR=1
this just in

climber
north fork
Jan 24, 2011 - 11:07am PT
Every time I'm done bouldering, the fad is over. Then it starts up again the next time I go bouldering. It's all climbing, it's all a "fad", and it's all dangerous. I went slab climbing yesterday, now that's a scary fad. You slabmasters are sick in the head. A good thing though.
ß Î Ø T Ç H

Boulder climber
bouldering
Apr 15, 2011 - 06:06pm PT
The little ballerina shoes, the pad for your naptime, sets of brushes and blowtubes, tape and manicure implements.
doughnutnational

Gym climber
its nice here in the spring
Mar 1, 2013 - 03:10pm PT
The bouldering near bald mountain sucks, what a joke even going there, although it is a nice drinking spot
doughnutnational

Gym climber
its nice here in the spring
Mar 1, 2013 - 04:41pm PT
No recent climbing (unless tollhouse traverse counts, but I'm riding my bike alot and losing my belly, if I can get down to about 123 maybe I can keep up with Kenny!
Mungeclimber

Trad climber
the crowd MUST BE MOCKED...Mocked I tell you.
Topic Author's Reply - Mar 1, 2013 - 04:47pm PT
dab on the sessel boulder. heh
Snowmassguy

Trad climber
Calirado
Mar 1, 2013 - 04:53pm PT
I dont think pads even existed ( or were not mainstream anyway) when I started bouldering. Love bouldering but have always felt like a tool carrying a big ass pad around. Bouldering is cool none the less. Nothing like a good session to clear the head after a long day . Add in a nice run to boulder and you got yourself a fun little workout. Im bringin' bouldering back.
mike a.

Sport climber
ca
Mar 1, 2013 - 05:06pm PT
i have done that boulder problem at bald mt. that area has some fun bouldering there.
doughnutnational

Gym climber
its nice here in the spring
Mar 1, 2013 - 05:11pm PT
Are you sure, most the bouldering I've seen in the area looks alot like the choss pile in the picture. Rattlesnake Rock is much better than Bald Mountain too bad it got closed.
nature

climber
Boulder, CO
Mar 1, 2013 - 05:14pm PT
no, it has not left us. it's improved. the latest addition is to bring a hammer and chisel with you. after all.... they're not just for 'heading any more....
gonzo chemist

climber
Fort Collins, CO
Mar 1, 2013 - 05:30pm PT
LEFT US??? I don't know about you hosers...but I'm just getting started!

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