Comments on: Bishop: Classic Problems

By: WasatchGirl

WasatchGirl — Sat, 23 May 2009 20:20:08 +0000

Awesome! Thanks, Steve. You are a gem. And just for the record, I am listening to “London Calling” by The Clash while writing this reply to you. =)

By: WasatchGirl

WasatchGirl — Sat, 23 May 2009 20:16:41 +0000

Thanks, Steve. I didn't know about the development at Way Lake.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 23 May 2009 19:31:09 +0000

Just a quick update on the summer months in Bishop.. a lot of development has been going on in the Way Lake area…

Details can be found on Will's site and the Eastside Bouldering Blog..

http://www.bishopbouldering.info/Home.html
http://eastsidebouldering.blogspot.com/

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 23 May 2009 19:27:14 +0000

Like the list Rach, really good to see such a personal perspective on all the awesome bouldering over there..

In addition to all the problems you and others have mentioned.. I figured I should mention some other probs readers might be interested to check out too.. (er, as promised..!)

V0

Unamed on The Twins: (The Peabodies) Really enjoyable face climb up the centre of the boulder with a cool but harder start coming in from the right

V1

The Prow: (The Peabodies) Really cool juggy prow next to the Birthday boulder (V2 from a sit)

Boy and Girl Arete (The Peabodies) LH arete with cool moves

Slight Inducement: (The Happies) Really cool juggy overhanging arete at the top of the canyon with cool views of the Sierras..

V2

The Hulk: (The Peabodies) HIgh slab with a hard start but steady finish.. tough for the grade!

Sheepherder: (The Peabodies) Fun, technical groove on the Loaf boulder

V3

Nan Bread: (The Peabodies) Fingery and technical climbing up the LH side of the Loaf boulder

King Tut: (The Peabodies)

V4

Groove and Arete: (Rock Creek) Nice technical climbing on grey Yosemite style granite, often under snow in the winter months!

Cave Prob: (The Peabodies) Fun roof prob on the back of Grandpa Peabody

Bowling Pin: (The Peabodies) Great problem, kinda powerful with a high but easy finish. Kinda sharp too!

Ketron Classic: (The Happies)

Mothership Connection: (The Sads) Fun, knacky roof..

V5

Lactose Intolerent: (Peabodies, Buttermilker Cave) Really cool problem that climbs the scoop of The Buttermilker and then tops out! Not in the guide, but on Will's site.. http://www.bishopbouldering.info/First_Ascents....

The Beekeeper's Appprentice: (Pollen Grains) Awesome burly roof on jugs, hard to figure at first, but super fun.. stops at the big hueco!!

Chizam: (The Sads) Fun problem in the Ice Caves

V6

Seven Spanish Angels: (Get Carter Boulder) Really cool climbing on huge blobs to either a big throw / technical gaston finish

V7

Cayla: (The Druids) Really cool line and should've been given three stars in the guide imho

Chizam: (The Sads) Harder version of the stand start, but prolly makes it a better prob!

V8

All About Love: (The Sads) A personal Bishop fave, situated in the Ice Caves, really cool climbing up a slightly overhanging prow

Disco Diva: (The Happies) Really fun climbing though the throw is height dependent!

V9

Shock Therapy: (The Druids)

Chizam: (The Sads) Even lower start to the other variations, really cool problem..

V10

Stained Glass: (The Peabodies) Didn't get round to linking this but uber classic line.. if a little painful on the fingers!

Zen Flute: (Dales Camp) Looks awesome, but broke my ankle before I could try it!

By: WasatchGirl

WasatchGirl — Sat, 23 May 2009 14:20:08 +0000

Awesome! Thanks, Steve. You are a gem. And just for the record, I am listening to “London Calling” by The Clash while writing this reply to you. =)

By: WasatchGirl

WasatchGirl — Sat, 23 May 2009 14:16:41 +0000

Thanks, Steve. I didn't know about the development at Way Lake.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 23 May 2009 13:31:09 +0000

Just a quick update on the summer months in Bishop.. a lot of development has been going on in the Way Lake area…

Details can be found on Will's site and the Eastside Bouldering Blog..

http://www.bishopbouldering.info/Home.html
http://eastsidebouldering.blogspot.com/

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 23 May 2009 13:27:14 +0000

By: WasatchGirl

WasatchGirl — Fri, 22 May 2009 23:14:36 +0000

I agree that it is hot in Bishop in May. However, I have had many great trips to destinations even during the off season. In fact my favorite trips to Joes Valley were in August. =)

By: J V

J V — Fri, 22 May 2009 22:51:11 +0000

It's too hot for Bishop in May. Rock Creek can work, or Tuolumne Meadows, but not the Tablelands nor the Buttermilks…unless you bring your lanterns…