Love that this channel embraces trad climbing , history and characters that shape the magic of climbing and it's not all about indoor walls and strong kids dynoing or running across volumes, Keep it up guys fantastic work as always.
Met Mason at the Desert rocks gym. He was super chill and willing to help me, super athlete helping a noob...lol...so cool. Didn't connect it until this video came out, then I remembered the Cracking Cobra film. Climbers have been the best, chill and real community ever.
@@aeodian Some climbing areas are known to have ratings that belie the true difficulty of the climbs that are found there. It's called "sandbagging". The first ascentionist for a given climb assigns it a rating. To sandbag is to assign a rating that is "too low" for the actual difficulty. Joshua Tree, where they are climbing, is known for having sandbagged ratings. So, when Mason rates it at 5.11a (I think it was) that suggests the climb is relatively easy by modern standards, even though it was likely more challenging than that.
I've been bingeing lots of your other mini-documentary videos, they're SO GOOD! Been looking forward to this one for a while, definitely up there with the best of your vids and the best climbing vids on youtube. Keep it up!
great video and really looking forward to part 2. not only is the climbing amazing, as well as Mason of course, but really like the style in which you put these vids together! great stuff.
first time on your channel and I got completely hooked. subscribed and can't wait for part 2. cheers and thank you for this piece of art, it was brilliant to watch.
Great video! But can someone tell me how he got his protection pieces out? Or how one would do that if you cannot top out? Especially for the top piece
At 8:39 he asks “going straight for the lead huh?” It makes it sound like you could set a top rope. From there that’s one way you could clean your gear.
That's a good question. Part of what was so impressive about watching Mason on this route was how pro he was with everything, including the gear. When done he would sort of aid climb with one cam up to the high one and then remove that. Then aid climb down by hanging on a cam till he was back on the ground and could reach his last piece.
I was fishing out there last month and decided to do some hiking, I saw that monster OW and had wondered if it had been climbed, I didn't even know there was good rock out at minister so I didn't bring my rack or rope. You won't find info on most Allegheny crags, there are a few hidden gems in the ANF, but you have to get the guidebooks directly from someone.
That's a good question. Part of what was so impressive about watching Mason on this route was how pro he was with everything, including the gear. When done he would sort of aid climb with one cam up to the high one and then remove that. Then aid climb down by hanging on a cam till he was back on the ground and could reach his last piece.
@@GiantRock not saying Mr. Earle isnt a phenomenal crack man, but i think i know one or two brits that would certainly love to know where this bit of rock is located. great content btw.
Hope to see Mason get better soon
What happened to him?
@@SileDevil he's got some fatigue disease
you have the best voice of anyone on RUclips. hands down.
Love that this channel embraces trad climbing , history and characters that shape the magic of climbing and it's not all about indoor walls and strong kids dynoing or running across volumes, Keep it up guys fantastic work as always.
Thanks so much!
"Its harder and harder to find ass kickings these days" has got to be one of the most bad ass quotes of all time.
And it's so true. When you are Mason's caliber, finding a crack that is humanely possible but hard enough not to do first try is soooo rare.
I love watching this madman climb.
Met Mason at the Desert rocks gym. He was super chill and willing to help me, super athlete helping a noob...lol...so cool.
Didn't connect it until this video came out, then I remembered the Cracking Cobra film.
Climbers have been the best, chill and real community ever.
Awesome to hear man! Yep, Mason is a real one.
"There's a long history of wide crack sandbagging that we have to adhere to."
😂😆
Absolutely
what does that mean?
aeodion There’s a pretty strong history of people grading offwidth climbs a bit lightly, so it’s harder than the grade suggests.
@@aeodian Some climbing areas are known to have ratings that belie the true difficulty of the climbs that are found there. It's called "sandbagging". The first ascentionist for a given climb assigns it a rating. To sandbag is to assign a rating that is "too low" for the actual difficulty. Joshua Tree, where they are climbing, is known for having sandbagged ratings. So, when Mason rates it at 5.11a (I think it was) that suggests the climb is relatively easy by modern standards, even though it was likely more challenging than that.
Mason buddy you're such a gem, just keep truckin'
I've been bingeing lots of your other mini-documentary videos, they're SO GOOD! Been looking forward to this one for a while, definitely up there with the best of your vids and the best climbing vids on youtube. Keep it up!
Really appreciate it man! psyched you are enjoying the vids.
Awesome!! Love Mason's open commentary.
Mason is the MAN!
This is sick! Can't wait til part 2!
Watched with a non climbing friend and he was enthralled with the off width technique. I thought this was your best vid yet!
hell yeah that's awesome to hear!
love the style of the editing and commentary, really fun to watch thanks
Much appreciated!
one of the best climbing vlogs I have seen in a long time
Great writing, great story, and some really nice shots. Thanks for the video.
More obscure project videos! These are so good to watch for psych!
So awesome!
Amazing rock, amazing climber, amazing video! Thanks for making and sharing these.
My pleasure! Thanks for the comment.
"Earl Struggs". Awesome banjo pun thrown in there
yeah! Mason said he's been holding that name for awhile. Perfect fit for this route for sure.
Came from the wide boyz channel, this is great dude nice work
Hey, thanks!
Keep'em coming, you are crushing these docs!
great video and really looking forward to part 2. not only is the climbing amazing, as well as Mason of course, but really like the style in which you put these vids together! great stuff.
Thanks man!
Would love too see the wide boys too try this
Loving your vids. They're all fantastic and the narration really adds to them.
Thank you dude feels good to hear, excited for more to come.
first time on your channel and I got completely hooked. subscribed and can't wait for part 2. cheers and thank you for this piece of art, it was brilliant to watch.
😊 so glad you enjoyed and thanks for the nice comment !
Great video 🤙 funny, good footage, and just fun to watch
thanks man!
Another great insight in to this area and ppl. Quality is also excellent. Thank you GR
So good, love your stories :D
Thank you!
Great videos, especially enjoying the new Mason content - I hope we see him crushing again soon.
Part 2 where are youuuuuu! Dont make we wait dawg!
Sorry brah, too much good stuff to pack into one vid.
a thing of beauty!
Great storytelling. Great editing.
Keep it up. You kept my eyes on the screen
Good story telling.
soooo gooood
Brilliant film. I especially like the commentary. I do a similar vlog based in the UK and you’ve really inspired me. Thanks man.
Awesome! Thank you!
So good! Really digging all of your videos man, keep it up!
Thanks dude!
Love jtree and lovin your vids. Keep up the stellar work!
I love your videos! keep it up
Thank you!
Thats a sweet find and i like his comment no cheater holds! Gotta be done legit or not at all.
EPIC WORK MY BOY
Thanks so much!
Great commentary and video.
Thanks! Glad you dug it.
Been waiting for this one, good work Cole!
Thanks Jessie!
So dramatic!! loved it 😃 Great vid 🤙
Glad you liked it!!
such a cool video. loved it
nothing like a good primal scream
Great video! But can someone tell me how he got his protection pieces out? Or how one would do that if you cannot top out? Especially for the top piece
At 8:39 he asks “going straight for the lead huh?” It makes it sound like you could set a top rope. From there that’s one way you could clean your gear.
That's a good question. Part of what was so impressive about watching Mason on this route was how pro he was with everything, including the gear. When done he would sort of aid climb with one cam up to the high one and then remove that. Then aid climb down by hanging on a cam till he was back on the ground and could reach his last piece.
@@GiantRock thank you! Thats impressive... Would have loved to see that too
Who's stoked on his old Granstones that are out if production??
I wanna see Mason slay routes and jam out with Nico Favresse! They would make an incredible team.
Go climb "Jonah" at minister creek, Allegheny national forest PA.
I'd love to hear what you think!
Sounds cool! I looked it up online but couldn't find any info. Any chance you have a link to a pic or mountain project?
I was fishing out there last month and decided to do some hiking, I saw that monster OW and had wondered if it had been climbed, I didn't even know there was good rock out at minister so I didn't bring my rack or rope. You won't find info on most Allegheny crags, there are a few hidden gems in the ANF, but you have to get the guidebooks directly from someone.
Is part 2 ever going to drop? What is the hold up?
It's gonna drop! I'm halfway through it now but work keeps pulling me away :( Really hope to have it done in next week or two.
@@GiantRock Awesome! Can't wait!
When he falls, how does he get that big cam out?
That's a good question. Part of what was so impressive about watching Mason on this route was how pro he was with everything, including the gear. When done he would sort of aid climb with one cam up to the high one and then remove that. Then aid climb down by hanging on a cam till he was back on the ground and could reach his last piece.
@@GiantRock oh very cool! Thanks so much for the awesome explanation
Date of part 2?
10:10 He is preparing for war!
Is this a closed proj or could one possible get then location?
He sent it! Part 2 with the send coming soon. Dm on instagram and I'll drop you a pin if ur interested in trying it.
@@GiantRock sweet, lookin forward to a reply :)
WHERE IS PART 2? PLS I NEED IT
Monday 9am it's finally dropping, I guarantee it!
Anyone else want to look closer at the little seam right up the middle of the face?
That car around 6:00 seemed sus
Was this recent? Did he beat his weird fatigue disease?
This was filmed in 2018. My mistake for not making that clear in the vid.
What a disgrace that this hortible disease took one of the best rock climbers out of the active world! We need awareness and research for ME/CFS!!!
paging dr. wideboy .. CODE BROWN .. dr wideboy to j.Tree please ..
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@@GiantRock not saying Mr. Earle isnt a phenomenal crack man, but i think i know one or two brits that would certainly love to know where this bit of rock is located.
great content btw.
Might be a Silly Question... But Honnold is now in Your “Neck of the Woods” ... Thoughts ? 🤔👍🧗♀️
Mason is a guy !!!!!!
Too many ads in this video
Be my trad daddy
Is this parody, or is this guy actually that narcissistic?
Great climbing. Annoying narrator who doesn't know anything about climbing.