Long Weekend in the Dolomites (many photos)

[Brian in SLC]

Definitely. I'd say that being able to handle overhanging stuff at around 6a/6a+ in a gym, or V1-V2 for bouldering really helped with some of the cable hauling, especially since I don't have as much strength in my arms as some of the guys doing them, so technique matters.

Its funny the "style" that is out there too. I seem to recall reading a bit in the Cicerone guidebook...

For instance, isn't the cable just for protection, you're supposed to climb the rock (or rungs) only? Makes it a bit more spicy game for sure.

Watched a French climber in Grenoble pass some German climbers who were kinda stuck on the VF on the Bastille. Smooth. Amazing route, set as if you're free climbing on a steep steep wall. Poor kids, who claimed to be fairly good climbers, were really bogged down at the seriously steep section.

I'll have to see if I can post the video (note to self)...

[sarahlizzy]

Its funny the "style" that is out there too. I seem to recall reading a bit in the Cicerone guidebook...

For instance, isn't the cable just for protection, you're supposed to climb the rock (or rungs) only? Makes it a bit more spicy game for sure.

Well, if it weren't for the bone-shattering possibility of the FRICKIN' FACTOR FIVE FALLS I would be much more sympathetic to that point of view.

As it is, you bet I'll be cable hauling!

[Brian in SLC]

Yeah, pretty much everyone does it...



Smooth...fast...

Cheers!