Settin some volume suckas...

Once upon a time, on a cold November eve, there was a wall that had a tremendous amount of old boulder problems and a large amount of very nasty holds. This made all the climbers very bored and disgusted. Fed up with it's evil ways, I grabbed my ratchet, brushes and ladder, to prepare for a battle that could last up to 7 hours. I started to sweat as I begun to slay this evil wall, for time is short and I'm all alone. Nevertheless, I whooped it's ass and set a ton of new grips in the cave. I didn't have time to tape a bunch of problems but, I will when I get back next week. In the mean time, check it out. Even without problems it will send you home worked and begging for more!
Peace everyone,
-N

Nico!!

Tuesday at the gym was epic!

I saw so many great friends and we had loads of laughs, but the biggest reason it was such a wonderful day is because my dear friend and bouldering partner, Nico, has joined the team of setters at the gym!

Nico has put in a ton of work over the past few months. I, for one, am very excited to try out his new routes and work next to him! We now both have new routes for you all to try.

Nico set on wall six, and I smacked on up on five. Both are solid 10+s. We also laid down a new traverse named " Tarantula Toes." It starts on wall one and ends in the cave!!

Below is a photo of Nico setting on rope six.

Enjoy my friends, and I hope to see you soon! :)

Peace,
-N

NEW ROUTES

Hi everyone, Nathan here.. It's been a while since my last blog - seems as though time is the one thing I can't wrangle these days!

I hope all my NCC friends are doing great, and everyone is training hard for the start of the new climbing season; I have been busy feverishly setting new routes and boulder problems up on wall 3-6.

On 3, I set a crazy, acrobatic-style climb named "Sugar Skull" - it's rated a 5.11. The first moves are swinging with reach-y Heel Hooks, and then it leads up to a huge Dyno from one wall to another! It took a few times for Nico and I to stick it, but we sent it after all! :)

A new dear friend of mine, AH, has taped a solid 5.8 on 3, I would most definitely recommend it and I look forward to having her tape more routes soon!!

Next to AH's new 5.8 route is a jump-start V4 boulder problem that I set (yellow tape), it's only 3 moves but they are solid.

On wall 4, I cleaned two more of Prophet's routes, they are both 11's and are definitely classics.

I set two new routes today, one on wall 4 and one on 5. The route on 4 is a 10+ (skull and crossbones tape) it's a crimpy good time!

The last one I worked on today is a 11- ( polka-dot tape), with two traverses on it. The first traverse goes from left to right on the bottom under-hang, then the second goes from right to left on the upper under- hang. It will most definitely get your heart racing!!

Speaking of traverses, I also set a new wicked-hard traverse named "Chipmunk Shoes". It starts on wall 1 and ends in the cave. If you're looking for a new traverse challenge and you have already whooped mine and Nico's crazy long traverse named "Hot Streak", then "Chipmunk Shoes" is a massive challenge!! Slops, side-pulls, under-hanging....it's madness only a true Rock Punk can appreciate.

Please give them a shot and come back and tell me what you think. Until then, enjoy!

Peace everyone...

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Bouldering

It makes me very happy to write about my favorite form of climbing...bouldering!

Now don't get me wrong, I love a hard sport climb as much as the next crazy person (and I'm a huge sucker for taking massive falls!), who can mistake the intoxicating feeling of your heart racing as you skip a bolt or two... but nothing gets my heart - and mind - racing faster then getting past the no fall zone on a highball boulder problem, especially one with a nasty landing.

Climbing wicked hard problems twenty... forty feet off the ground with no ropes may seem crazy to most people, but oddly enough, this is where I feel most relaxed! Some of my largest climbing goals were boulder problems and I'm eagerly looking forward to sending all my other major projects.

Trying to fulfill this huge addiction of mine has taken me all over the country on a desperate search for That One particular boulder problem, The One that my climbing partner and I will talk about for months, if not years, with the same reverence that a mother might use when gushing about a newborn child. I hold very strong memories of all my most favorite boulder problems; my goal is to bring my impression of them to the Nevada Climb Center.

So if you're looking for some killer boulder problems, I have set many on the boulder and on the X-Wall. From V3's on up to a few V9's, and, of course, I will always be adding new ones!

Start a new project today!!! I would love to hear what you think! :)
In this photo is Josh, working on Kfeds boulder problem "The Duke."

Peace everyone,
Nathan

The art of setting.

To set a new route is not always about being a good climber, you need to have an idea, a vision, and you have to be able to realize it. This is where I have become completely addicted to setting. So many ideas, so many projects in my mind, all trying to breakout. The problem is... I tend to take a long time setting a route, sometimes up to 4 hours. I plan it out like an architect would a house, or a grand building. Each new section has to complement the last, the flow has to be solid from the start to the finish or the whole structure falls apart. I like setting volume routes, giving each person options in their motions or beta. To me, climbing an indoor route is an act of creation, to repeat a climb is to meet the routes creator, to listen to his story, to feel his strength or weakness. It means to force yourself to understand a world, to participate in it's founding and ultimately through your ascent, to become part of that history. There are many ways to climb a route, but truly, the only way should be your way.

I set a new route today on wall 2. It's named 'For Old Warriors' 5.11-
give it a try and please come back and tell me what you think:)

Peace everyone,
-Nathan

Silver Surfer

Hello everyone...Nathan here!
I went into the gym on this rainy day to clean and slap some new tape up on Prophets killer route named Silver Surfer. If you haven't gotten a chance to climb this route I highly recommend it! I asked Prophet what he felt the rate was and he said a 5.11+. I feel like the crux is pushing more on the 12 side but once you make it past the crux the end is smooth!
Peace everyone and I hope you all enjoy the new routes.

-Nathan

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There are around 1,000,000 rock climbers in America, which is a small population but a huge increase in the last couple decades. What used to be a very small niche sport is now quite popular and growing. As these people continue to search out new challenging cliffs and peaks to climb, there impact on the environment becomes worse. Easily accessed cliffs quickly become noisy gathering places with overflowing parking lots, braided trails, trash, and trampled ground. More remote or more challenging rock gets impacted as well. Permanent equipment, chalk marks, and destroyed fragile vegetation can all result from climbing. Practicing Leave No Trace can help eleviate many of the problems common to climbing. Besides the general Leave No Trace guidelines to use while visiting rock climbing areas, these special tips just for climbing can help minimize the impact you make. Since many popular climbs are in the arid Southwest, use the Desert Leave No Trace page for more information. Plan Ahead Pick a climb that suits the skill level of you and your group to minimize the possibility of injury and need of rescue. Use appropriate equipment that has been thoroughly checked before the climb. Find out about permits and practices for your planned climb. Some locations do not allow drilling or anchors, or require permits first. Carpool to popular locations to minimize overcrowding at the trailhead. Develop adequate skills in all members of your climbing party. The ability to properly use removable protection preserves the adventure for future climbers. Proper placement and use of bolts or pitons ensures a safe and minimally impacted route. Durable Surfaces If you have a group, ensure the staging area is large enough to accomodate you. Even though rock is highly durable, continual climbing can wear it down and break pieces off. Avoid cliff edges, cracks, and ledges that are prone to erosion, especially on soft rock types such as sandstone. Use quick draws where possible to reduce wear on existing permanent anchors. When Bouldering (low, horizontal climbing across a rock face), ensure the ground is durable so your spotters or crash pad will not destroy vegetation. Excessive removal of rocks or other landscaping to make a bouldering problem safe should be avoided. Land managers may need to implement restrictions if bouldering sites become overly impacted. Since most popular climbing routes have established descent trails, use them rather than rappeling the descent. This avoids leaving anchors in place. In some areas with easily eroded soil or fragile vegetation, rappelling may result in the least impact. If you rappel, leave removable anchors tied off around rocks or trees, using colors that blend and situated where climb...

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Not to be misunderstood from the last post ! If anyone I know, meet, or… I am, a person who did meet his dreams. I started to follow my dream at age 14. Thinking, I want to get paid to play. Guess what, I did it! The last 20 some odd years, I've been at play! Did it alone. But, we all have made friends. Some of witch are now "life friends". FAMILY YOU MADE, NOT BORN INTO!  No doubt they have made yours/our lives so much more rich and pure. I would like to tell of a few FAMILY members. "Aid O" Adrian O'Leary, I've known this guy 30 years. We still stay in constant contact. He, By Far, is my best friend. FAMILY! Another great friend, FAMILY MEMBER, is "Kenny G". This guy has given so much to make sure the gym is a hit! And it is! And I would like to thank all of the gym supporters, "my boss" and any of my blog readers.
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Rock climbing can be an exhilarating adventure, taking place either indoors or outdoors. It involves lots of rope, harnesses, special shoes for gripping, and other supplies and equipment. It can be a great way to stay in physical shape, as it involves lots of muscle work, dexterity, and a certain technique to achieve. Anyone can try rock climbing these days. Becoming popular within the 2000s as a recreational option, simulated rock climbing walls can be located within indoor gyms, fitness centers, amusement parks, and even on cruise ships. Alternatively, people can go rock climbing in the great outdoors, to summits on actual mountains and boulders. However, they need the proper equipment, gear, and accessories in order to belay and rappel safely, such as harnesses to hold them in place. Rock climbing equipment can include shoes, carabiners, rope, climbing holds, and helmets. These can all be found at retail or wholesale sporting goods stores. Rock climbing enthusiasts can head to their local mall or go online to purchase the necessary supplies. They may also purchase supplies from indoor rock climbing facilities. At such facilities, people can reserve a time slot to go rock climbing on fake boulders. Here, they can train or take free or fee-based lessons. There are even rock climbing clubs that go out on rock climbing adventures, either in the summer time in arid conditions, or in the winter with the added challenge of ice covered mountains. It's always important to have a guide or fellow rock climber with you to ensure utmost safety. Go online to brush up on the basics of this sport and learn where you can take rock climbing classes in your area. Many qualified guides are available to lead students on training exercises, providing lessons on technique, safety precautions, and essential gear.

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LAST WEEKS RECAP: Three new top rope routs went up on ropes numbered 24 and 25. Not much feed back yet. The routs were set by one of our new setters Nathan. Over all, it was a great week for the gym.
THIS WEEK: Its Monday, set more bouldering routs today. Booked instructors for A BIG GROUP PARTY SAT. 9-24-11 THERE WILL BE FIFTY KIDS. They will have some parents too. Its gonna be swamped between 1pm to 5 pm. Just a heads up to new day users and members. New web site www.nevadaclimbin.net   Now download waivers and more. New coupons! (check daily, often changes), and some new videos. Thanks for your time & please log in to the new site.