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PHOTO GALLERIES
Please enjoy these images from the best and most active adventure photographers in the climbing world.
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 Deep Water and Sport Climbing in Vietnam
Photos by Tontonbebel, Ong Da, tOine, R. Burns, and Jean Branly courtesy of Dong Chi / vietclimb.com - It’s very simple: take a flight to Vietnam. From Hanoi, take a packed bus to Haiphong, and then a packed speedboat to Cat Ba island. Then pick your own boat, fill it with climbing shoes, Halida beers, chalk and sexy swimsuits. Open your eyes and enter the game. Sit start from a former USSR kayak (watch your balance), campus up to the lip of the roof, heel hook, stand up, and you’re already pumped! Now, you’re really in the game. By the way, you’ve been had, there is no exit. The more you climb, the higher you fall. vietnam-sq.jpg) The Climbing and Culture in the Interior of Vietnam
Photos by Tontonbebel, Ong Da, Pangoline, la belle-mere, Jean Branly courtesy of Dong Chi / vietclimb.com - From the karst towers in the north to granite in the south, you'll see locals who solo cliffs to get bird’s nests, children who make fun of you because you’re trying the hardest way to climb up a boulder, teenagers who steal your crashpad to take a nap, and drunk guys who climb up your rope. Chill out, drink a beer, take a nap, and climb again. We climb because it’s useless, and we love it. "Before the deed comes the thought. Before the achievement comes the dream. Every mountain we climb, we first climb in our mind." —Royal Robbins  Jeremy Nathan Photography
Living and working in Southern Ontario, Canada, Jeremy Nathan is a photographer whos work covers landscapes, rock climbing and the climbers of Canada. As the official photographer of the MEC Tour De Bloc, Jeremy uses his camera to convey a sense of strength, determination and the community of competition climbing with a signature style. Shown here are some photos from Canada's MEC Tour De Bloc series and some limestone from Ontario's Niagara Glen. Visit: jeremynathan.com to see more of his ongoing work.  Triple Crown Bouldering Series - The Stone Fort - 2008
Photos by Brian Burnham and Leon Godwin / cirquevideo.com - The third and pinnacle event of the Triple Crown Bouldering Series concluded on December 5-6, on the world class sandstone boulders of The Stone Fort (aka Little Rock City) near Chattanooga, TN. Jimmy Webb secured the overall Men’s Open series win this year with victories at both HP40 and The Stone Fort. In the Women’s Open class the field was closely matched this year, but in the end, it was none other than the Queen of The Triple Crown — Miss Kate McGinnis — who claimed yet another victory. For more info visit: seclimbers.org, carolinaclimbers.org and triplecrownbouldering.com -sq.jpg) Marten Blumen Photography
Marten Blumen won the Grand Prize at the 2008 Banff Mountain Photography Competition for his Rim Lit Climber shot taken at Ceüse, France. He is known for his capacity and devotion to produce quality images in tough conditions. Combining a world class digital skill-set, an artists eye for light and an inquisitive mind, he regularly produces unique outcomes. Blumen regularly seeks new images away from his studio in Auckland, New Zealand where he also teaches outdoor and post-processing workshops. For more info visit: martyblumen.com  The Allure of Rumney, New Hampshire
Photos by Seth Hamel / eastcoastclimbing.com - The goal of photography for Seth Hamel is to capture the beautiful rock throughout New England and his primary focus is the crags of Rumney, New Hampshire. The allure of Rumney is in its diverse areas scattered across Rattlesnake mountain, each with their own independent style and personality characterized by powerful and technical movements. Hamel has only been photographing climbing since the spring of 2008 and looks forward to capturing his experiences for years to come.  Horse Pens 40 - 2008 Triple Crown Bouldering Series
Photos by Brian Burnham and Leon Godwin / cirquevideo.com - Over 400 competitors and 200 spectators attended this year's HP40 event in northern Alabama on Saturday, November 1, 2008, making it one of the biggest outdoor comps in the coutry. After two events over $10,000 has been raised for the Southeast Climbers Coalition (SCC) and the Carolina Climbers Coalition (CCC) by the Triple Crown Bouldering Series. For more info visit: seclimbers.org, carolinaclimbers.org and triplecrownbouldering.com  Hampi: Southern India's Bouldering Mecca
Photos by Sonnie Trotter / www.sonnietrotter.com - Located near the town of Vijayanagar in southern India, the granite boulders at Hampi offer something for everyone, whether your seeking double digit V-grades or an enlightened cultural perspective. In January, 2008, the day after News Years Eve, Sonnie Trotter and his girlfriend Lydia Zamorano boarded a plane for southern India in search of rock climbing, yoga, and a new lifestyle experience.  Yangshuo Climbing Festival - Photo Gallery
Photos by Wong Ho Fai - On October 31st - November 2nd in Southeast China's Guangxi Province over 350 climbers from 15 countries gathered for the First Annual Yangshuo Climbing Festival presented by The North Face and Black Diamond. Yangshuo’s endless chain of limestone karst towers spread amongst the surrounding rivers and farmland provided a surreal backdrop to the weekend’s events. READ MORE. For more info visit: ysclimbfest.com.cn and actionasia.com  Bouldering in France, Germany and Switzerland
Photos by Georg Lenz / www.lenzfoto.de - Bouldering naturally offers better working (shooting) conditions compared to roped climbing, but the German photographer Georg Lenz also enjoys that too. Shown here is a collection of problems (and climbers) from the European boulderfields of: Laurenzofels, near Alsace, France; Pfalz, near Heidelberg and Karlsruhe, Germany; Magic Wood, near Averstal, Switzerland; and Ticino in the Verzasca Valley, Switzerland. -sq.jpg) PSYCHEDELIA at The Spot
Photos by Wade David - It's more of a rave than a bouldering comp, but one things for sure — it's one big party! On Saturday, October 25th, The Spot Bouldering Gym Hosted its annual PSYCHEDELIA Bouldering Comp. Blacklights, costumes, ravin' music, glow sticks and all kinds of other decorations make this THE crazieist party at the Spot Gym in Boulder, Colorado. For more info visit: TheSpotGym.com  Montana's Bitterroot Mountains
Photos by Dylan Chouinard-Peck - Everything from bouldering, to alpine big walls are found in western Montana's Bitterroot Mountains — this is Big Sky Country at its best. These photos are concentrated on a young, tight-knit group from the University of Montana on some the areas best glacial erratic boulder problems and fresh granite sport routes. Dylan Chouinard-Peck is a climbing bum and photographer based out of Missoula, Montana. He enjoys every facet and type of photography and loves capturing the essence of rock climbing.  The Faces of Hell
Photos by Lucas Marshall / LucasMarshall.com - At the end of September, for the third year, 200 climbers competed in the 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell on the gorgeous sandstone of Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, Arkansas. The goal is simple: lead as many routes as possible within a 24-hour time period and survive. Shown in this gallery are 55 teams that Lucas Marshall managed to capture during "HELL" in recreational, intermediate and advanced classes. To learn more about the event visit: 24hoursofhorseshoe.com  Fall Bouldering in Fontainebleau, France
Photos by David Balcells / canpirra.com - This October I spent several days climbing with friends at Fontainebleau, France. Fall is probably the best bouldering season just about everywhere, not only for the good friction that comes with the lower temperatures, but also for the chromatic spectrum offered by the forest. These pictures were taken on forest paths and at two of the finest bouldering areas at Font: Franchard Cuisiniere and Rocher Aux Sabots.  Tensleep Canyon, Wyoming - Photo Gallery
Jacob Kauppila is an avid photographer and climber based at the foot of the beautiful Big Horn Mountains in Sheridan, WY. The pictures in this gallery are all from a little known place called Tensleep Canyon, also in the Big Horns. The rock consists of mostly Big Horn Dolomite (a type of limestone) and the quality of the routes here is amazing with many clean walls and sheer faces. There are also some pictures of the wildlife, scenery, and the tiny town of Tensleep, WY. For more visit: www.jkphotography.printroom.com |
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