Perfect Tens: An Homage to the Best 5.10s at the Gunks
Although the Gunks are known for spectacular moderates, the most prevalent grade is 5.10, and these seven 5.10s rank among the best.
Although the Gunks are known for spectacular moderates, the most prevalent grade is 5.10, and these seven 5.10s rank among the best.
Drew Herder and Ben Wilbur made the first continuous ascent of one of the longest continuous rock climbs on earth: The ‘Great Wall of China’, a.k.a the ‘Gunks Traverse’… 9,000 feet of lichen and choss.
A quiet "third-classing" competition took place in the summer of 1985 in the Gunks, culminating in the author's free solo of the ultra-classic "Supercrack" 5.12c.
A botched sequence, a foothold missed, and a long fall over opposed nuts!
Check out Access Fund's author page.
Check out Mara Johnson-Groh's author page.
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
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Amazing views, good gear, thoughtful 5.9 climbing, and 5.14 exposure: One of the least-climbed Gunks routes is also one of the most classic.
Mitigate fear and pull roofs like a pro
Check out Cameron Fenton's author page.
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Boulder Canyon’s The Umph Slot was originally rated 5.8+ in 1965. Consensus today says 5.10+!
Check out Climbing's author page.
Check out Amanda Fox's author page.
Check out Ben Carlson's author page.
Check out Jim Thornburg's author page.