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Climbing and ... Climbing => Masters of Mud -- Pinnacles => Topic started by: Atomizer on February 06, 2013, 02:37:58 AM

Title: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: Atomizer on February 06, 2013, 02:37:58 AM

I've been in Spain for about a week. I'm finally adjusting to the slower pace of life.

The first day I went for a hike to check out the local cliffs around the village of St Llorenc de Montgai

(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss119/adamclimbs/4FA19377-E251-4D92-A470-029C63953224-2037-000002BAEB49BDB1_zpsa29656b5.jpg)

(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss119/adamclimbs/F40D52F8-B58A-400C-929C-DAB5A1473A0C-2037-000002BB49A1AF51_zpsa6e0de15.jpg)

(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss119/adamclimbs/372F25FA-AD75-4B8C-B62F-16AEF9FC298C-2037-000002BC721207F7_zps7313aeb6.jpg)

We climbed at the massive Cueva de Santa Linya, which is so massive it was so hard to comprehend at first.

(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss119/adamclimbs/A08414CB-F552-4C8D-AB11-6D4E077CA91D-2037-000002B9BF07D89B_zpsebb1cd92.jpg)

But most of out time has been spent at Oliana. This crag starts with a 5-15m section of choss but then enters some really stunning blue rock. Between These two cliffs there are about 20 9a or harder routes. It's the next level.

(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss119/adamclimbs/E988FB71-745B-42EC-8E52-E22FEA462808-2037-000002BBCFF5339C_zpsdb5508eb.jpg)

(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss119/adamclimbs/94E2B839-6CE9-4373-BF0E-7623E3A4B543-2037-000002BA41058EEB_zps1ac30a7a.jpg)


Joe Kinder sending his project Joe Blau 8c+
(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss119/adamclimbs/D4BBD010-178D-446B-9651-09D731214C0A-2037-000002BC03A8D186_zps5590c886.jpg)

(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss119/adamclimbs/84179064-A925-40E5-AD9F-C43175E1F727-2037-000002BA202609C4_zpse7e3e1ac.jpg)

La Dura Dura action. Adam Ondra is literally inches away from sending what will be the first 15c. It's really intense to watch, that guy is all in!

(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss119/adamclimbs/4163DE48-5455-4E80-A428-7573919A1659-2037-000002BB092D4F1F_zpseb4f4ab3.jpg)

Chris needs his good luck belayer

(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss119/adamclimbs/96304848-A122-4FE4-9E5A-8C78A8018AE1-2037-000002BA06C50719_zps8d35c227.jpg)

Here is my project, Mon Dieu 8a+

(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss119/adamclimbs/B829F2DA-63EC-4BD0-A359-77B22C20888D-2037-000002BAB715CF47_zps70a61752.jpg)

We spent another day at Mont Rebei checking out Chris's 14d bigwall project.

(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss119/adamclimbs/151CE3CC-9CB5-4427-9FFA-9B32D2361564-2037-000002BB20A1520A_zps173edac4.jpg)

And more time chilling at the house than anywhere else, playing with Chaxi Raxi.

(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss119/adamclimbs/1E0908A5-1C49-4C09-92A3-FFA174A2C9EC-2037-000002BB69DC3403_zps18c564a5.jpg)

(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss119/adamclimbs/6A59EDA9-0A97-4C83-85BE-598236E0101A-2037-000002BBE660F25E_zps9f22fb7b.jpg)

I have a friend coming and will visit Riglos and Margalef. The two places here that are the most like Pinnacles. I hope everyone is well.

Title: Re: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: Brad Young on February 06, 2013, 06:13:18 AM

Thanks for checking in Adam. Nice photos, especially the "8a" you're trying, which looks like very nice rock.

Title: Re: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: squiddo on February 06, 2013, 10:44:06 AM

Very nice Adam. Wishing you good sending.

Title: Re: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: mynameismud on February 06, 2013, 11:01:31 AM

Sweeeet

mudncrud!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Send It

Title: Re: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: F4? on February 06, 2013, 11:14:01 AM

Nice

That looks so sweet.

Keep taking pictures.

Title: Re: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: mungeclimber on February 06, 2013, 01:59:46 PM

Saw the Reel Rock vid of Oliana.

Doesn't look that hard. ;)

You got this!

Title: Re: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: mungeclimber on February 06, 2013, 02:21:47 PM

http://www.climbing.com/news/chris-sharma-climbs-new-15b/ (http://www.climbing.com/news/chris-sharma-climbs-new-15b/)

This just in

Title: Re: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: JC w KC redux on February 06, 2013, 02:43:15 PM

thanks for the show Atom.
I needed something to lift my spirits from the Crud - this shite is hanging on me like a leach! - and it looks like you'll need to do that to get up those routes!!

Title: Re: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: F4? on February 06, 2013, 09:24:05 PM

Who is that Chris guy? He looks familiar...

Title: Re: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: mungeclimber on February 07, 2013, 09:53:58 AM

Ondra fires the Hard Hard...

http://www.rockandice.com/lates-news/ondra-sends-la-dura-dura (http://www.rockandice.com/lates-news/ondra-sends-la-dura-dura)

both these guys are rocking the top of their games!

Title: Re: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: Atomizer on February 07, 2013, 11:53:05 AM

I was resting and missed the La Dura Dura send.  We all knew it was going to happen today. He was commenting how good the hold felt yesterday.

But Chris just sent one of his other projects at Santa Linya at 9b. It's huge line. 

Chris is psyched on the line to the right of dura dura. Leblondski definitely 9b+ but super sustained bouldery moves unlike its neighbor that is very crimpy.

Title: Re: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: mynameismud on February 07, 2013, 01:21:03 PM

Tell Chris the MudnCrud crew say Send It and
Here's to sweat in your eye (post send of course).


cheering you both on.  More pics :)

Title: Re: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: Atomizer on February 19, 2013, 10:33:05 PM

Today we go to the Mecca of Mud N Cruders worldwide, Riglos de Mallos.  If I am not back here in 24 hours be very concerned.

We hope to climb La Viesera, The Monolith of Europe!!!!! 300 Meters long potato patch!!!!

(http://static.desnivel.com/images/2009/03/27/riglos_base3.jpg)

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a420/Gabimeteo2/riglos/b_riglos_cored131.jpg)

Title: Re: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: mynameismud on February 19, 2013, 10:48:21 PM

Must climb there someday.

Title: Re: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: squiddo on February 19, 2013, 11:18:43 PM

AMAZING

Title: Re: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: F4? on February 20, 2013, 07:57:45 AM

Now there wouldn't be a shack near by for sale...cheap...that could be a nice place to live.

Title: Re: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: mungeclimber on February 20, 2013, 09:57:16 AM

beeyoot!

Title: Re: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: Brad Young on February 20, 2013, 10:13:40 AM

I'm curious how it climbs? Does the rock feel like Pinns (longer though)? All bolted face routes?

Title: Re: Searching for Mud n Crud in Spain.
Post by: Atomizer on February 20, 2013, 01:16:34 PM

Just a few words before bed. Definitely one of the top experiences of my life. It was a great adventure. Like Pod forever with feed the beast right at the top.  More to come latter.

(http://instagr.am/p/V91tZooRKR/)