Unnamed V5 Traverse

Sentinel Boulders (Problem #18 in STopo). Creative footwork is the name of the game with this problem. Great for teaching oneself to sequence and execute efficiently. Get it wrong once or twice and you'll be pumped out!

Random Happening #1

Alex Honnold sends Moffat Start (v10) second try. During his first attempt he voluntarily came down to grab his chalk bag for the mantel. Essentially a flash.

When you see this level of strength and comfort displayed on the rock, It's impossible to feel there is anything 'crazy' about his bold free-soloing. An inspiring day

Door Knocker Traverse V3

Good warm up with a fun little starting hold that shakes in its place. Thus the term 'door knocker'. Anyhow, I believe the top-out may go further left. This climb was a more organic ascent that just happened while goofing around at the freshly dried Sentinel boulders.

Moffat Start V10

Mike runs laps on this piece and makes it look easy! To be fair, there is a jump start that is omitted because, believe it or not, this is part of Mikes warm up routine and he prefers to start on stacked pads to save the ungraceful jumpstart. As he would say "do what you like".

Athletes Die Young V5

YSend is stoked to welcome guest blogger and contributor Tanner Rozier. Check out his excellent send of the Le Conte classic 'Athletes Die Young'. His notes are as follows.

"Super fun problem and for the throw to the super juggy crimp make sure your left knee is facing towards the left side of the arete. Also for the top-out theres a hidden crimp about a foot past the lip that makes the really hard top-out considerably easier. Enjoy!"

Bachar Cracker V4

You'd be hard pressed to see this climbed any cleaner. Intro David Banebridge - Long time Yosemite resident and crack climbing extraordinaire!

Life On The Rocks V10

A first ascent located on the backside of the Zorro boulder, Curry Village. Waiting for repeat and confirmation. Tentatively rated V10 by Michael Rael Armas

Smile For The Green Dragon V5

I've seen some variations with the start but the heel feels best to me. Find the crimp deep right and lean over slowly. The rest is a breeze!

Unnamed V3 Arete

Arizona Boulder, Camp 4. My 'tall guy' ability to reach the first big jug may make this a bit easier. Body tension and well placed feet will float you up this one.

Cranium Crusher V3

Le Conte boulders. Quite a few ways to get off the ground here but I found the left foot toe-heel cam to be the easiest and most fun. Intermediates work well for shorter climbers, but I suggest skipping them altogether for the taller

Unnamed V2

Le Conte boulders just left of 'Purple Barrel'. Excuse the not topping out - it was snowing and wet up top. Good measure of finger strength. Problem 29 in STopo.

Blue Suede Shoes V5

Beautiful classic slab with a rich history. Anyway you climb it the grade is the same. Have fun with variations and eliminates.

Tap Dance V10

Camp 4 Wine Boulder. Butt scraper with technical heels and tight moves. One of Mikes personal favorites at a great shady location.

Indian Rocker V7

Camp 4 Boulders. I continue to learn a great deal from this climb. Great moves and progression. Climbs very hard for its rating and should not be overlooked!

Unnamed Sit V3

Camp 4 Boulders (East). Problem number 11 in STopo. Nice undercling sit start on the corner of the Kor problem. Chunky feet make this a good approach shoe warm up problem. 

The Shrink V3

Camp 4 Boulders. I don't know about you, but I secretly wished someone would stroll by and show me the beta on this one. That never happened, but I did eventually figure it out. Here it is for your sanity.

No Fur V3

Ahwahnee Boulders. This approach is what I like to call the 'tall guy beta'. Jon Gill, the father of modern bouldering and dynamic climbing said "use momentum to overcome resistance".

Sloth Boulder V3

One of my very favorite traverses located near the swan slabs. Find a way to use the momentum of the swing caused when the far heel is released, or find a heel-less beta. Enjoy!

Ament Arete Sit Start V6

Sit start variation to the Ament Arete at Camp 4. The SuperTopo guidebook describes this start as 'contrived'. I prefer the word 'imaginative'.

Torque Spanner V8

The placement of the toe-heel cam is key to progressing right. Figure this out before making full efforts. When lunging for final hold, pull chest in as closely as possible and hang on!

Bear Hug Mantel V4

No real secret to this climb. Big move to a jug - mantel is over right with huge features. Clean beta is to not have the right heel pop off and control the cross over. Maybe next time!

Kor Problem V3

Located at Camp 4. Truly a classic face problem. Key point is to breathe and trust the rather sloped feet. With the right body tension they will stay.

Blonde Ambition V6

Located at the Ahwahnee Boulders. There are heel hook variations on this problem that are probably a lot smoother. Key point with this approach is to keep hips in close when moving right hand off of first big hold onto sloper.