Spectre | 8B Boulder problem at The Buttermilks

United States / California / Inyo County

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remus
70 contributions since 16th December 2021.
TdG
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16 successful ascents recorded.

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References

[1] https://vimeo.com/4730262

Tony Lamiche 2 sessions. Boulder | worked 25th Nov 2002
Kevin Jorgeson Boulder | worked 27th Dec 2009

Clearly a personal grade for this one. Could be the single best boulder problem in the world. Tried it on my first trip to Bishop about 11 years ago and have been obsessed with the line ever since. Throughout the years as I've grown as a climber it has always been in the back of my mind. Finding out that I wasn't tall enough to use the normal toe cam beta for the crux was devastating to me. Finally becoming strong enough to climb it without that beta represents a massive step forward in my personal climbing. Holding the crux swing is one of the hardest single moves that I've done on rock. [1]

References

[1] https://www.8a.nu/crags/bouldering/united-states/pollen-grains/sectors/unknown-sector-f6f0c/routes/spectre/

After getting through all the hard climbing Andy snapped a foothold on the easy top out. He rested for 15mins, pulled on and sealed the deal.

Tyler Landman Boulder | worked