Killing time

Golden Gate encased in fog

I haven't updated in a while. Why? The main factor being: it's too hot for Mortar Rock. And since Yosemite is flooded out with water (not to mention tourists) I figured what a better time to check out of some indoor bouldering around the bay? And by that I mean mostly at Planet Granite in the city.

I normally prefer outside...actually I DO prefer outdoor climbing to indoors. But some one once told me that sometimes, you just got to suck it up (Thanks Chris Boch!) We have been setting at Bridges. It feels like an upswing. After coming in and noticing small yellow Xs on the wall, the mood was almost killed for putting up problems. It looked bad. Even though people loved it, we took it down. If you liked it, sorry. It went through multiple sets, the head route setter didn't green light it, and half of it would have been taken down before the other half if left unnoticed...I digress.

This week, we're setting the top ropes at Bridges. Yes, even a small bouldering gym has top ropes. They get reset twice a year, possibly less. The market for rope climbing is controlled 3 miles down San Pablo at an undisclosed former iron factory where people used to work (that was a ways to say Ironworks). But the parties need it and the teen team do too.

Mike Abell halfway up the 37 move V9 on the ramp

But as for myself (don't know about anyone else really) I've taken the time to get on climbs at PGSF. Previously, I would go twice a year out there because it's pretty far out there, man. But it's a hour there (biking into the wind) and 30 minutes back (biking with the wind). It's worth the ride. The problems on the ramp, which is reminisent of the old Mission Cliffs ramps from back in the day. So fun. Either way, I prefer the problems there right now over Ironworks, or Mission Cliffs. The plus side is an enjoyable ride there. You got the bay, the breeze, crazy ass drivers that you need to avoid. Planet Granite is rad.