Take a look at the video we created with the girls from the Five Ten UK team

Update

We’ve had lots of excellent feedback from the trailer we’ve released of our UK Bouldering film ‘Life On Hold’ – thanks if you watched and spread it! Other than the release of that, it’s been a bit quiet on the Outcrop front. Summer conditions have got the better of us, there are still a few things going on though.

If you’ve been living under a rock, you won’t have heard that Dan ticked his big project at Badger Cove. ‘Dandelion Mind’ weighs in at a rather impressive Font 8b+ and is a contender for one of the hardest in the country (excluding Gaskins’ efforts.... obviously).

Blog about that here:http://www.beastmaker.co.uk/2011/04/29/tmi-friday/ and video here:http://vimeo.com/23044295

He also whipped up Voyager, Font 8b after the problem cheekily ate away at his finger a few weeks before hand. This was done in ‘definitely not winter conditions.’

Dan on 'Dandelion Mind' Font 8b+

The offending finger.

Ned pottered up Mike Adams’ ‘Fire in the Rain’ at Anston Stones, which is Font 8b/8b+. Average/fair. Read his account here: http://www.beastmaker.co.uk/2011/04/14/fire-in-the-rain/

Ned on 'Fire in the Rain' Font 8b/8b+

Jon Partridge is making ‘regular’ (all relative) visits to the Peak in order to tick a few grit and limestone classics that he’s neglected for oh so many years. Sean’s Roof is on the agenda for this weekend. We also filmed with Jon in Wales a few weeks back - got some quality footage that will be in the film.

David Mason is getting reasonably close to ticking Superman at Cressbrook. Jerry’s super problem hasn’t been repeated since a hold broke, so this will be a fairly significant ascent...

Jon Partridge attempting to flash 'Renegade Master' Font 7c+

JP on 'Lowrider' Font 7c+

Next big thing on the cards is the Rocklands film. We’re jetting off to the other hemisphere at the start of July and we’re starting to think about what gear to take etc. It’s going to be an amazing trip and the film will hopefully capture it. Micky Page, David Mason, Mina Leslie-Wujastyk, Sam and Lucinda Whittaker are all involved, so look out for that in around October.

And just in case you haven’t seen it....

The Calling of the Lime

Pounce like a jaguar

A day at High Rocks with Jon Partridge, including the 4th ascent of Chimaera

Have you ever wondered what it takes to climb an 8b+ boulder problem? The answer may be here! Watch Michele Caminati (Italian crusher of outdoor rock boulders) as he brews his secret climbing coffee recipe to perfection!

St Bees Issues

Read:

http://www.beastmaker.co.uk/2011/04/07/corporate-bouldering-events-the-good-the-bad-the-sanctimonious/

Here's a short video of Ryan Pasquill onsighting James Pearson's route 'Power of the Darkside' at Matlock Quarries. You'll see more from these chaps at Matlock in the film, when they tackle 'Return of the Jedi' which looks bold - it's not often you see Ryan scared!