Final move of the last crux 🤦♂️😅 Proper battle to get up there. Plenty of rain coming now to slow things down, gona need a pair of those belay wellies ⛈️☂️
I must admit, I wasn’t expecting to do the full line this season. But there we go, it happened!! Fun (and pumpy) to finally make the first ascent of Crown Royale, which is up there with the hardest bit of trad climbing I’ve done. It was definitely the full 100m ‘Irish Mega Pitch’ experience I was hoping for, with the weight of the rope pulling me back at the end of the steep section. Followed by another 20m of mandatory rope drag on the easier top out climbing. Then finally, untying at the end of the 80m rope and soloing the remaining 20m to the summit of Profilveggen. I haven’t fully decided on a proposed grade for the line yet, I’ll have a think over the coming days. It came as a slight surprise doing it this season, due to the weather forecast and timings, so I haven’t thought that far ahead yet. 📸 @andrew_burr @patagonia_climb
I must admit, I wasn’t expecting to do the full line this season. But there we go, it happened!! Fun (and pumpy) to finally make the first ascent of Crown Royale, which is up there with the hardest bit of trad climbing I’ve done. It was definitely the full 100m ‘Irish Mega Pitch’ experience I was hoping for, with the weight of the rope pulling me back at the end of the steep section. Followed by another 20m of mandatory rope drag on the easier top out climbing. Then finally, untying at the end of the 80m rope and soloing the remaining 20m to the summit of Profilveggen. I haven’t fully decided on a proposed grade for the line yet, I’ll have a think over the coming days. It came as a slight surprise doing it this season, due to the weather forecast and timings, so I haven’t thought that far ahead yet. 📸 @andrew_burr @patagonia_climb
I must admit, I wasn’t expecting to do the full line this season. But there we go, it happened!! Fun (and pumpy) to finally make the first ascent of Crown Royale, which is up there with the hardest bit of trad climbing I’ve done. It was definitely the full 100m ‘Irish Mega Pitch’ experience I was hoping for, with the weight of the rope pulling me back at the end of the steep section. Followed by another 20m of mandatory rope drag on the easier top out climbing. Then finally, untying at the end of the 80m rope and soloing the remaining 20m to the summit of Profilveggen. I haven’t fully decided on a proposed grade for the line yet, I’ll have a think over the coming days. It came as a slight surprise doing it this season, due to the weather forecast and timings, so I haven’t thought that far ahead yet. 📸 @andrew_burr @patagonia_climb
I must admit, I wasn’t expecting to do the full line this season. But there we go, it happened!! Fun (and pumpy) to finally make the first ascent of Crown Royale, which is up there with the hardest bit of trad climbing I’ve done. It was definitely the full 100m ‘Irish Mega Pitch’ experience I was hoping for, with the weight of the rope pulling me back at the end of the steep section. Followed by another 20m of mandatory rope drag on the easier top out climbing. Then finally, untying at the end of the 80m rope and soloing the remaining 20m to the summit of Profilveggen. I haven’t fully decided on a proposed grade for the line yet, I’ll have a think over the coming days. It came as a slight surprise doing it this season, due to the weather forecast and timings, so I haven’t thought that far ahead yet. 📸 @andrew_burr @patagonia_climb
Excited to get this one polished off before September. Another quality Jøssingfjord pitch and a good stepping stone. Climbed as a second pitch, from the Norwegian Crown belay (original Flying Viking belay). Looking forward to the ultimate pump fest in September with @mariaugustahs @andrew_burr and @aaronwahab Eigerdosis 8c FFA (name kept from the FA) 📸 @jimmy.merin from back in April 👍 Nice one @wildcountry_official @patagonia_climb @sterlingrope @unparallelup @latticetraining @wide_boyz
Excited to get this one polished off before September. Another quality Jøssingfjord pitch and a good stepping stone. Climbed as a second pitch, from the Norwegian Crown belay (original Flying Viking belay). Looking forward to the ultimate pump fest in September with @mariaugustahs @andrew_burr and @aaronwahab Eigerdosis 8c FFA (name kept from the FA) 📸 @jimmy.merin from back in April 👍 Nice one @wildcountry_official @patagonia_climb @sterlingrope @unparallelup @latticetraining @wide_boyz
A trady finger crack, 7c Enjoyable 👌
Terrible weather last few days. Wall as wet as I’ve ever seen it ☂️ Today however, there was a break and good conditions…although unfortunately I didn’t make the most of it 😅 falling lower than the other day in crux 2. Not long left and maybe only one more day of good weather 😬 let’s see🤞 📽️ @aaronwahab
Even though I haven’t seeked them out for over 10 years, I do still enjoy a wide crack when one is thrown at me…😏 This one was a little hidden gem from @lmsolber Despite the low grade, it felt like one of the tougher onsights I’ve done in recent times (seeping probably not helping there). Recommended if you’re into that stuff 👌 Trang Fødsel, 8 📸 and belay, from multitasker @mariaugustahs
Even though I haven’t seeked them out for over 10 years, I do still enjoy a wide crack when one is thrown at me…😏 This one was a little hidden gem from @lmsolber Despite the low grade, it felt like one of the tougher onsights I’ve done in recent times (seeping probably not helping there). Recommended if you’re into that stuff 👌 Trang Fødsel, 8 📸 and belay, from multitasker @mariaugustahs
Are the local sandstone testpieces from 60’s or 70’s easy for one of the best climbers in the world? 😏 You will find out in a new video on my AO YouTube channel (the link is in BIO) ☝️ We’ve met the first ascensionist from back in the day and heard incredible stories about how tough they were. We had a wonderful 2 days full of climbing with @petewhittaker01 and @will_bosi 💪 We got scared, we tried hard, and it was such a great time. I am sure we will climb together again soon 👊 PS: Yes, there will be one more film from Adršpach on the @wide_boyz channel. Soon. Stay tuned 😎 Film by @jan.simanek and AO’s production. Pic by @pet.phot 👌 #adamondra #AO #rockclimbing #crackclimbing #tradclimbing #crackisback #climbinginspiration #climbingrocks #climbinglife #adventure
Sørveggen (South Wall) of Gjertvasstind With ‘condensed weekend warriors’ @mariaugustahs and @salvesenfjellsport nice to get back in the hills and on some technical mountainous terrain/cracks after so much plastic pulling recently. 2nd free ascent? after @lmsolber and @sveslegard 1. Notice the ice splitter on the left Øyvind demonstrates crimping cray 2. Setting off on crux 3. Top of crux pitches (was intending to link 2 together, ended up linking 3 by accident 😅) 4. Mari following second to last pitch 5 & 6. Actually the approach even though it looks like the decent… 7. Ended up being a long day. Estimated time back home > Sunday at 11pm. Actual time home > Monday 9pm 😂 A very nice route and trip, thanks Mari and Øyvind @patagonia_climb @wildcountry_official @sterlingrope @unparallelup
Sørveggen (South Wall) of Gjertvasstind With ‘condensed weekend warriors’ @mariaugustahs and @salvesenfjellsport nice to get back in the hills and on some technical mountainous terrain/cracks after so much plastic pulling recently. 2nd free ascent? after @lmsolber and @sveslegard 1. Notice the ice splitter on the left Øyvind demonstrates crimping cray 2. Setting off on crux 3. Top of crux pitches (was intending to link 2 together, ended up linking 3 by accident 😅) 4. Mari following second to last pitch 5 & 6. Actually the approach even though it looks like the decent… 7. Ended up being a long day. Estimated time back home > Sunday at 11pm. Actual time home > Monday 9pm 😂 A very nice route and trip, thanks Mari and Øyvind @patagonia_climb @wildcountry_official @sterlingrope @unparallelup
Sørveggen (South Wall) of Gjertvasstind With ‘condensed weekend warriors’ @mariaugustahs and @salvesenfjellsport nice to get back in the hills and on some technical mountainous terrain/cracks after so much plastic pulling recently. 2nd free ascent? after @lmsolber and @sveslegard 1. Notice the ice splitter on the left Øyvind demonstrates crimping cray 2. Setting off on crux 3. Top of crux pitches (was intending to link 2 together, ended up linking 3 by accident 😅) 4. Mari following second to last pitch 5 & 6. Actually the approach even though it looks like the decent… 7. Ended up being a long day. Estimated time back home > Sunday at 11pm. Actual time home > Monday 9pm 😂 A very nice route and trip, thanks Mari and Øyvind @patagonia_climb @wildcountry_official @sterlingrope @unparallelup
Sørveggen (South Wall) of Gjertvasstind With ‘condensed weekend warriors’ @mariaugustahs and @salvesenfjellsport nice to get back in the hills and on some technical mountainous terrain/cracks after so much plastic pulling recently. 2nd free ascent? after @lmsolber and @sveslegard 1. Notice the ice splitter on the left Øyvind demonstrates crimping cray 2. Setting off on crux 3. Top of crux pitches (was intending to link 2 together, ended up linking 3 by accident 😅) 4. Mari following second to last pitch 5 & 6. Actually the approach even though it looks like the decent… 7. Ended up being a long day. Estimated time back home > Sunday at 11pm. Actual time home > Monday 9pm 😂 A very nice route and trip, thanks Mari and Øyvind @patagonia_climb @wildcountry_official @sterlingrope @unparallelup
Sørveggen (South Wall) of Gjertvasstind With ‘condensed weekend warriors’ @mariaugustahs and @salvesenfjellsport nice to get back in the hills and on some technical mountainous terrain/cracks after so much plastic pulling recently. 2nd free ascent? after @lmsolber and @sveslegard 1. Notice the ice splitter on the left Øyvind demonstrates crimping cray 2. Setting off on crux 3. Top of crux pitches (was intending to link 2 together, ended up linking 3 by accident 😅) 4. Mari following second to last pitch 5 & 6. Actually the approach even though it looks like the decent… 7. Ended up being a long day. Estimated time back home > Sunday at 11pm. Actual time home > Monday 9pm 😂 A very nice route and trip, thanks Mari and Øyvind @patagonia_climb @wildcountry_official @sterlingrope @unparallelup
Sørveggen (South Wall) of Gjertvasstind With ‘condensed weekend warriors’ @mariaugustahs and @salvesenfjellsport nice to get back in the hills and on some technical mountainous terrain/cracks after so much plastic pulling recently. 2nd free ascent? after @lmsolber and @sveslegard 1. Notice the ice splitter on the left Øyvind demonstrates crimping cray 2. Setting off on crux 3. Top of crux pitches (was intending to link 2 together, ended up linking 3 by accident 😅) 4. Mari following second to last pitch 5 & 6. Actually the approach even though it looks like the decent… 7. Ended up being a long day. Estimated time back home > Sunday at 11pm. Actual time home > Monday 9pm 😂 A very nice route and trip, thanks Mari and Øyvind @patagonia_climb @wildcountry_official @sterlingrope @unparallelup
Sørveggen (South Wall) of Gjertvasstind With ‘condensed weekend warriors’ @mariaugustahs and @salvesenfjellsport nice to get back in the hills and on some technical mountainous terrain/cracks after so much plastic pulling recently. 2nd free ascent? after @lmsolber and @sveslegard 1. Notice the ice splitter on the left Øyvind demonstrates crimping cray 2. Setting off on crux 3. Top of crux pitches (was intending to link 2 together, ended up linking 3 by accident 😅) 4. Mari following second to last pitch 5 & 6. Actually the approach even though it looks like the decent… 7. Ended up being a long day. Estimated time back home > Sunday at 11pm. Actual time home > Monday 9pm 😂 A very nice route and trip, thanks Mari and Øyvind @patagonia_climb @wildcountry_official @sterlingrope @unparallelup
Great couple of days with @peterkneen and @tobysegar earlier this week. Also saw some solid efforts from Andy and Toby. Nicely done guys 👌 Route Electric Blue E4 5c
Back in 2014 I made the first ascent of The Bigger Baron (photo) at Wimberry, and in 2008 Dynamics of Change at Burbage South. About a month ago I revisited both routes to see and remember what they were actually like, were they easier/harder than I remember and were they more dangerous/safe? 10-15 years on, it was definitely quite interesting. I made a video about my revisit which can be found on the @wide_boyz Youtube Channel. There are a few little stories in there that probably no one has heard either. 📸 The Bigger Baron (direct start to Baron Greenback) from the legend @mike_hutton_images
Norway 🇳🇴 what a beautiful country. I can’t wait to share more about my week filming with @petewhittaker01 and @mikeboydvideo! It was a week of extremes… Either long days on a rope, or long gym sessions waiting for the rain to pass. Luckily we missed the worst of it, and this final abseil on the last night had some great light to wrap up the trip right before a loooong drive back which got us to bed at 5am 😅 . . . . . . . #crackisback #climbingismypassion #climbnorway @wildcountry_official @patagonia_climb @sterlingrope @unparallelup #sterlingsolid #adventurephotography #abseiling #goldenhour #climbing_pictures_of_instagram
I did 2 x 12 week training cycles (with 5 weeks in Patagonia between them), with @latticetraining before doing a retest of my finger strength a few weeks ago. I’ve always trained hard in the past for projects, but this is the first time I’ve actually applied structure to a regime. Interestingly for me I feel like I’ve actually done less time on the fingerboard than I potentially have in the past, but my fingers still got stronger. Shows that sticking to some guidance on sets and reps actually works! getting more and more psyched for September 💪💪 There is a full video covering some interesting points and exercises over on @wide_boyz YouTube
New podcast with Pete Whittaker! 🔥🔥🔥 @petewhittaker01 is widely regarded as one of the best crack climbers of all time. You know and love him as one of the @wide_boyz 👨🏼🤝👨🏻 We talked about: – Trying Stranger Than Fiction 5.14 in Moab 🏜️ – Training for the FA of Crown Royale 9a 👑 – The skills needed to climb cutting-edge cracks 🫲 – Why he is still working on ring locks 💍 🔒️ – The futuristic Crucifix Project 😳 – His most fun, rewarding, miserable & traumatic trips with @tompaulrandall 😂 – And much more! 🎙️EP 196: Pete Whittaker Link in highlights! (Latest Episodes) 📲 📸 of Pete on the FA of Crown Royale 9a by @andrew_burr
