I feel like I’m healing faster than I ever have. So, the fact that I’m getting hurt more frequently than ever, is okay. I wonder if there is some sort of Lost island effect going on in the forest of Fontainebleau.
I’ve found and completed so many great problems on this trip, but with every ascent, I see another classic line in the distance. It’s inspiring and frustrating at the same time. Which is why I love climbing in the first place! Here is a list of a few highlights:
- Hardest Easy Problem – Le Faux Baquet - It’s more fun when it’s wet…and static.
- Biggest Struggle – El Poussif – Cut my left eyebrow during this, “please don’t fall and re-injure my ankle,” effort.
- Most Fun - Surplomb de la Coquille assis - Interesting sequence, classic moves, great holds!
- Best Style - L’Aerodynamite – Okay, fine, best style on my second ascent of it.
- No Chance of Falling – L’Ultime Secret – This one was never a question.
- Most Satisfying – Sur-Prises – This boulder played a trick on me, but we’ve worked it out.
- Best Problem – Fluide Magnetique – This is a must do!
L'Ultime Secret
Note: There are even more Font photos on Modump now, and my external hard-drive is full of raw video footage!
Another Note: A second video from my trip here in Fontainebleau has been posted to Momentum Video Mag. Check it out!
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YO..good to see your having a blast cruising all those classic blocs.
Surplomb de la Coquille assis is totally classic!
Did you use the whacked out palm/push beta?
Oh and I think the pocket/crimp thing on Le Faux Baquet is always wet. And of course the Isatis arete was right up your alley, pfft, arete snob……GO SEE “HOTLINE”
Keep on keepin on!
By: J.W. on 03/02/2009
at 7:13 pm
Oh yeah:
Best Line I have yet to do – Hot Line.
I hiked out there when i was trying to get my ankle some exercise but wasn’t ready yet to climb. So good looking!
By: charleslpayne on 03/03/2009
at 1:28 am
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at 11:48 am
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