On January 4, 2015 the Maine Rock Gym closed its doors for the last time. The gym has been open for twenty years and has grown to mean a lot of things to a lot of people. Read more
Tag: Boulder
V0 | The Pier Lapse
Here is a new take on a previously climbed favorite, same route, now we’re against the clock. Light fades on this playground of chunky granite jugs. Though not very technical, I’ve found it to be a good training tool and since there is never anyone there you don’t have to get off.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 2:00 — 22.2MB)
V3 | Orange (MRG)
I was working on this problem at the same time as two other people but didn’t top out first. The problem is pretty straight forward up to the last two moves. Read more
evo ROCK + FITNESS
There is a new rock gym opening soon in Portland in Partnership with the Maine Rock Gym in Portland and evo ROCK + FITNESS of New Hampshire. Read more
V3 | Red (MRG)
This route took a few shots to get it right. The hardest part is balancing your weight over in the corner while you finish crossing left hand over your right. Read more
V1 | Purple (MRG)
After nearly two weeks off climbing, it was time to get back on the wall. This is a new route on the bouldering pillar. Read more
V3 | Green (MRG)
I just had a really great night at the gym. If you’ve seen some of the earlier posts, you know that I’ve struggled with the current MRG bouldering set. Read more
V3 | Teal (MRG)
This route was taunting me. There were two dudes watching me try this and watching me fail this route. I caught two fails on camera and about six off camera. Read more
V2 | Black (MRG)
I finally landed this beast! It is only five holds to the top but the third one is a tiny red jerk. I could make it to that hold every time that I tried this route but each time I just slid right off it. Read more
V3 | Crossover (MRG)
I tried several times to get this one but kept falling off. The hand holds are very directional but in the wrong direction to where you need them to be. That is why this is a V3 I guess. Read more
V1 | The Chameleon (FWL)
I’ve only ever climbed inside at a gym and always wanted to take it to the next level. I had been to Fort Williams before and noted the rock cliffs against the water. Read more
V2 | Red (MRG)
There is something about this corner of the wall and red routes. I always enjoy the red routes in this corner. This is a fun one.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 0:55 — 17.3MB)
V0 | Yellow (MRG)
This route is a great warm up and has lots of fun holds. Once mastered, you can practice down climbing or skipping holds.
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V3 | White (MRG)
Maine Rock Gym recently had a bouldering wall reset. They added this nice V3 route and it quickly became my favorite project. Read more
V3 | Pink (MRG)
This is a V3 Pink route at the Maine Rock Gym. It is a fun one but it gets a bit tricky after the third move. Read more