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The "Spicy 5.6" McDowell Rock Traverse
Many of us have watched pro climbers send epic linkups like the CDUL or HURT on Reel Rock. And while these ascents are inspiring, they involve extensive free soloing, all-consuming training, and outside logistical support. Such feats are simply out of reach for your average weekend trad climber. This is where the McDowell Rock Traverse (MRT) comes in. It’s a linkup for regular people (if you can call trad climbers “regular”). It’s an epic day in the McDowell Mountains of Scottsdale, AZ-nine pitches, nearly 1000 feet of rock climbing, and a six-mile hiking loop with stunning views. An efficient two-person roped climbing team can do it in one day as long as they are in good enough shape to run a half marathon. And climbers (should) be back in town for dinner!
Mountain Project: www.mountainproject.com/route/125811832/the-spicy-56-mcdowell-rock-traverse
Guidebook: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY8H23JK/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
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A different side of the channel...
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Kids are the greatest adventure you will ever have :)
GIVE ME THE #6
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Brandon and I continue on to Pitch 2 of Mousetracks. Things occurred...
Hardest 5.6 you'll ever climb.
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This week we're on a CLASSIC McDowells 5.6. If you've ever wondered what it's like to climb at Granite Moountain, this would be a good place to start!
AMAZING pitch.
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This week Alexis and I ventured to Sedona to attempt the Scenic Cruise. This is the raw footage from the fourth pitch, which was perhaps the best pitch I have ever been on!
I bailed on this 9 months ago...
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In March of 2024, I had an absolutely terrible day out. My buddy and I did a long approach only for me to bail 10 feet into the first pitch. It was a wake-up call. I had to learn how to process fear or I had to quit climbing. I came back to the route after nine months of working on my "head" game and here is what happened.
Yikes! This one was dicey.
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This week we feature an old-school 5.8 trad climb with a notoriously difficult start. The crux is right off the deck above sharp rocks. After cruising through the crux I got in my head and almost blew it when I ran out of gear. But I was able to use some of my Rock Warrior skills to pull through! Thanks for the belay, @ActiveAlexis (who is also featured in the cover image).
DON'T do this.
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Oops! We made a dumb decision and paid for it! This week we take you through Bryan and Alexis' "adventurous" descent amidst wind, rain, and lightning. We'll discuss the poor decision-making that led to this unnecessary risk and how some good planning got us down safely. Thanks for watching!
The new training plan is working...
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I'm one month into a new training plan that involves a LOT of top rope soloing on hard (for me) routes and it is PAYING OFF! I took a break from the TRS game on Saturday and was able to send two pitches in Sedona I had only dreamed of before. Enjoy! Thanks to Derek Field for letting me use his sweet Cholula topo! Route: "The Cholula Bottle," 2 Pitches, 10C, Trad (But this video is only about th...
HIGH EXPOSURE EXIT
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It's the last pitch of our version of "The Classic" on Granite Mountain! I quest up the "High Exposure Exit" only to quake in my boots and bail after two bolts. Luckily, a hero was on standby to save the day!
Three cruxes and a lot of grunting
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Alexis and I continue our variation of "The Classic" with our third pitch which is technically pitch 2 of Karl's Korner. This takes us right to the top of the Flying Buttress! Hope you brought your #6!
Flailing and Wailing Up Crack Lover's!
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Alexis passes the sharp end to me as I beg, borrow, and steal my way up the hardest 5.7 you will ever climb! The Granite Mountain adventure continues!
Crack Lover's, Pitch 1!
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Alexis battles the difficult offwidth down low on pitch 1 of CRACKLOVER'S an epic climb on Granite Mountain in beautiful Prescott, AZ.
"Chlorox," Trad, 5.8 at Paradise Forks
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Nothing crazy, just a fun crack climb at Paradise Forks near Williams, AZ. I was pretty stoked to flash my first climb at the Forks as the area has quite the reputation!
Could you pass the AMGA SPI lead climbing exam?
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Could you pass the AMGA SPI lead climbing exam?
Spraining my ankle on Granite Mountain
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Spraining my ankle on Granite Mountain
Racing storms to rock climb the highest mountain in the lower 48
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Racing storms to rock climb the highest mountain in the lower 48
Am I ready for my first alpine route?
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Am I ready for my first alpine route?
They inspired me to try my hardest crack climb
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They inspired me to try my hardest crack climb
How to Approach Committing Slab Climbs
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How to Approach Committing Slab Climbs
Maiden Voyage Pitch 2
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Maiden Voyage Pitch 2
EPIC Sedona Multi-pitch Rock Climb
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EPIC Sedona Multi-pitch Rock Climb
Death Block Multi-Pitch
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Death Block Multi-Pitch
One fall and I was dead (in my mind...)
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One fall and I was dead (in my mind...)
Jumping the Chasm on "Hop, Skip, and a Jump"!
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Jumping the Chasm on "Hop, Skip, and a Jump"!
Tom's Thumb the Easy Way: Also, Does Rock Climbing Culture Have a Pride Problem?
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Tom's Thumb the Easy Way: Also, Does Rock Climbing Culture Have a Pride Problem?
Can We Trust Mountain Project?! "Beginner Lead" With Massive Fall Potential
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Can We Trust Mountain Project?! "Beginner Lead" With Massive Fall Potential
If You Can't Find the Route, Just Make it Up!
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If You Can't Find the Route, Just Make it Up!
Crawl of the Wild: A Beginner-Friendly Trad Climb
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Crawl of the Wild: A Beginner-Friendly Trad Climb
"Void of Form," Pitch 3 (5.9)
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"Void of Form," Pitch 3 (5.9)

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  • @Hikergy16
    @Hikergy16 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Hey man, I’ve seen in one of your other vids that your certified to teach. Do you have any classes in the Sedona area? I’m trying to get into trad safely but unaware of a good place to start. Also good video, really been enjoying your content lately

  • @Biamondos982
    @Biamondos982 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What camera are you using?

  • @philandfriendsgoclimbing8754
    @philandfriendsgoclimbing8754 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for sharing

  • @Hikergy16
    @Hikergy16 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I enjoyed what your buddy was doing, definitely keeping the chatter going to try and keep you feeling chill and confident. Nice job. Good stuff 🤙🏼

    • @WanderlustRockClimbing
      @WanderlustRockClimbing 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Hikergy16 a partner can make all the difference!

    • @WanderlustRockClimbing
      @WanderlustRockClimbing วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Hikergy16 thanks for watching! Yes, Josh is an emotionally intelligent belayer!

  • @ActiveAlexis
    @ActiveAlexis 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    CRUSHED IT!!!!! Sorry I didn’t stop at the right belay station heheheh 🤠

    • @WanderlustRockClimbing
      @WanderlustRockClimbing 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You just wanted me to have an epic super pitch, thank you!!!

  • @ActiveAlexis
    @ActiveAlexis 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    “Last piece is at your feet… bomber” ok i love the josh commentary hahaha

  • @ActiveAlexis
    @ActiveAlexis 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Channel a little bit of Taz 😂😂😂 I’m gonna try that lmao. You’ve come so far, Bryan!!! Proud of you 🎉🙌

  • @juliabrinlee180
    @juliabrinlee180 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m telling mom!

  • @bleachedhouse
    @bleachedhouse หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sick video! If you ever want to get on GM or even do some leading around granite gardens let me know!

  • @wildernesshomefilms
    @wildernesshomefilms หลายเดือนก่อน

    holy crap, what did you film that first shot with?

  • @thedanishvikingpilgrim5753
    @thedanishvikingpilgrim5753 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One very overcammed cam placement a few mins into the video

    • @WanderlustRockClimbing
      @WanderlustRockClimbing หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thedanishvikingpilgrim5753 foxmountainguides.com/over-camming/

  • @ActiveAlexis
    @ActiveAlexis 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't know that I like dells trad climbing lolol also I dislike that you're not wearing gloves :(

    • @WanderlustRockClimbing
      @WanderlustRockClimbing 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No idea why I'm gloveless. Lame. Dells trad is like a fine wine... or was it boxed wine? One of those two for sure.

  • @ActiveAlexis
    @ActiveAlexis 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve been waiting for this!!! It puts into perspective what was going on. While I was belaying you and you took your helmet off, you were so high up, I was like ???? What is happening 😂😂😂 you crushed it!!! 👏

  • @allen_pulls_stone_sometimes
    @allen_pulls_stone_sometimes 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks fun! 🤘

  • @ActiveAlexis
    @ActiveAlexis 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was a joy to watch. The sad music on the lower. 😂 the pause in music when I was feeling nervey and how you made me look so heroic 😂 loved reliving this epic adventure through these videos 🙌 Ugghh can’t wait to go to GM again

  • @ActiveAlexis
    @ActiveAlexis 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad I had that 6 😅 ugh dreaming of sticking my hands in Karl again. Thanks for the vid 🙌

  • @ActiveAlexis
    @ActiveAlexis 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you cruuuuuushed it

  • @ActiveAlexis
    @ActiveAlexis 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "I'm getting worried here" "It's not that bad" LOL. Such a struggle bus lolol. I did not expect to struggle that much right off the bat. Jeez. Next time put me on a better warm up!!!! (....okay this route was my choice but still...) Thanks for letting me use your GoPro and getting the battle on camera!!!

  • @jamesroman196
    @jamesroman196 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Get on jump back Jack if you want some REAL wide ;) P1 of crack lovers aint shit!

  • @jamesroman196
    @jamesroman196 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Somewhere in the dells? I recognize that grainy granite. Also can you actually talk about the skills necessary to pass the exam? Or anything other than your own personal struggle on this route? Thanks!

    • @jamesroman196
      @jamesroman196 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Looks like it’s probably on high rappel judging by the highway right there! The wide crack next to guillotine???

    • @WanderlustRockClimbing
      @WanderlustRockClimbing 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jamesroman196 medium.com/wanderlust-rock-climbing/how-to-prep-for-the-amga-single-pitch-instructor-course-be8351e01a93

    • @WanderlustRockClimbing
      @WanderlustRockClimbing 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jamesroman196 it seems like you know the Dells well ;)

    • @jamesroman196
      @jamesroman196 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WanderlustRockClimbing Its basically my home! Hit me up if you need a dells or granite mntn partner!🤘🏻

    • @jamesroman196
      @jamesroman196 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You did this recently too! Those bolts where just replaced not too long ago! I climbed the thing with one good bolt(the other hole still had no bolt but the sleeve in it) and used a long static line to snag another bolt from another set of anchors like 30’ away🤣🤣 I personally hate those fixe hangars with no room for anything but the rap ring! What about you?

  • @ellenclary
    @ellenclary 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for showing us what it's like to lead a pitch. Some scary moments there.

  • @nickb1966
    @nickb1966 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good work, prob best ya'll bailed into the MR there and not higher on the route, I think at some point bailing to the MR becomes impossible and the only way down is up.

    • @WanderlustRockClimbing
      @WanderlustRockClimbing 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nickb1966 ya, that's we we had read as well. Bummed we didn't make it, but I think we made the right call. 🤙

  • @stephenolson532
    @stephenolson532 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WHY????

  • @ambrose13
    @ambrose13 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks awesome bro! Would love to climb a route up Whitney

  • @thomasbaker8446
    @thomasbaker8446 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Bryan !! Reminds me of the place I took a fall. So fun...

  • @MAGA_Extremist
    @MAGA_Extremist 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not a rock climber got on your video from scrolling. I live pretty much in the swamp so no mountains around here. What makes me happy is just being content with my family. Just having the basic necessities is good enough. I also like to collect coins. Have a great day.

  • @lonniecarlson8866
    @lonniecarlson8866 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job, looks like a fun climb. Keep up the great work. 😊

  • @BunnyRaptor
    @BunnyRaptor 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep going at it dude. Looks like an inspiring line.

  • @ActiveAlexis
    @ActiveAlexis 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    YEAAAAAH you slung the handlebar hold!! The intro got me cheesin, thanks for including that. Seeing you try hard and make these videos has been fueling my stoke!!! Glad you came back a couple days later with a better mindset and got it!! "if you wanna climb hard things you've gotta climb hard things" heck ya dude

    • @WanderlustRockClimbing
      @WanderlustRockClimbing 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      haha, so I slung it the first go, but not the second. Doubtful it would hold ;)

  • @tanyaquinonez7117
    @tanyaquinonez7117 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are amazing ♡♡♡♡ FROM DENVER

  • @clayswandering8051
    @clayswandering8051 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what grade was this climb? Where is it located?

  • @cjod33
    @cjod33 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fastest way to reprogram your fear response to falling is to emerse your self in it. In other words Fall on purpose, over and over again. Eventually your fear response will ease to a level that you can manage.

  • @taylorevans1642
    @taylorevans1642 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man the feeling of pushing through a fear and crushing a climb is awesome. I’m currently trying to learn lead rope solo and the fear factor is like learning to lead all over again. I’ve climbed in the 12s and now I’m freaking out on 9 and easy tens. I love the adrenaline and I’m pushing the bounds of that fear. This last weekend I found a route that looked cool and just onsighted it. Super scary just going for it but it was a mid ten and it felt like a cruise. The motivation is awesome

    • @WanderlustRockClimbing
      @WanderlustRockClimbing 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice, dude 👌😎 I'm getting into LRS too. What's your setup?

    • @taylorevans1642
      @taylorevans1642 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WanderlustRockClimbing gri gri plus HUD with a micro and back up knots

  • @ActiveAlexis
    @ActiveAlexis 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow, thanks for sharing this! More climbers should be open about sharing their experiences with fear. Proud of you for working through the fear and continuing to climb despite the struggle. I really really struggled with this as well and I'm FINALLLYYY in a place where I feel good on lead (most of the time, I still have my moments), and I know you'll get there too!!!! WOOOO CLIMBING!!!

    • @WanderlustRockClimbing
      @WanderlustRockClimbing 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It helps a lot to hear from other climbers who have "gotten there," thanks for watching and writing!!!

  • @kyle8546
    @kyle8546 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice! I did a usur minor a few months ago. That slab was the hardest part i feel.

  • @johnknight8040
    @johnknight8040 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the self-talk at the bolt move!

  • @LeCaNiVideos
    @LeCaNiVideos 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What's the music for Pitch 1?

  • @LeCaNiVideos
    @LeCaNiVideos 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude. This is my Ula Article. i'll strive to apply your teachings. Thank you!

  • @jwollheim
    @jwollheim 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I mean this with all due respect and I think it’s awesome you pushed through the fear but is outdoor lead climbing maybe just not for you? I’ve dealt with fear on runouts and sketchy/scary climbs but this seems like an extreme amount of fear for a well protected 5.6

  • @DocMacKay819
    @DocMacKay819 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If I may, as a climbing product with a mentor in the 80s, if you're feeling, struggling this much leading a 5.6 - 5.8, you need to step back and get more instruction. Learn to place nuts and stoppers with NO cams on your rack. Seriously, kids these days rely WAY too much on cams for protection. Yes, they can be quick and bomber but, you need instruction and time with gear placement. It'll make you a stronger/better climber. Find a crag/bouldering area where you can literally sew up a crack with stoppers, even if it's a traverse 6-8 feet off the ground. I use to put my pride in my back pocket, put my harness on, roped and racked up at a popular bouldering area and did just that, WITHOUT a belayer! If I pumped out, I'd just jump to the ground. I'd even reverse the climb and clean the gear. I'm sure I got many looks, but I gained so much knowledge and strength under duress while close to the deck, as well as becoming an expert in placing gear. Cams eventually became the in thing but they just added to my arsenal. Gear and rack up to lead a pitch, but put a top rope on it as well. Lead the pitch as if there's no TR. It'll give you mental time to place gear without being as gripped. We did this more than once as well as on the difficult More Monkey Than Funky at J-Tree. Take it slow and become an expert at your craft. THEN go out and teach others. Praise God for my Mentor Roger E. Barnes, Poway, CA. 1981-1985.

  • @lonniecarlson8866
    @lonniecarlson8866 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Heart video, been getting back into climbing and been working on my mental game as well. I just try to take it one climb at a time. Please keep the videos come. 🙂

  • @ArrampicataGolden
    @ArrampicataGolden 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey the psicological part .. it is the same for me "always in charge" .. and I am the one who takes all the responsabilities in my family .. may be it is that.. but i cannot change my life ...

  • @ArrampicataGolden
    @ArrampicataGolden 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video !! My compliment !! I share the same fear problem , probably at the contrary of what you usually do I climb with stronger than me partners and they just walk on 5.12d/13a so when it is my "turn to" lead they do not understand my fear and do not empatise very much.. the last picth for example was a "wet" 5.11d partially bolted with a "crak climbin" exit around 5.7 (the last 10 mt or 20ft) they do not give me "friends or nuts" since they think it is "just 5.7" after you climbed a bad protected 5.11d .. the result was me stay in that crak jammed with my leg for 40minutes shaking and trying to protect myself by tying a knot on a service cord that luckily I had with me and fitting the knot like a nut... it was a horrible and terrifying experience, I didn't fall. Once I got down the comment was disgusting because it had "taken me forever" to get up.. .. Now I try to recover the pleasure to climb on easy route both bolted or trad. I subscribed to your channel ! Thanks .. I have a YT channel tooo if you would like to have a look

    • @WanderlustRockClimbing
      @WanderlustRockClimbing 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Holy crap... Time for new friends?! 😂

    • @ArrampicataGolden
      @ArrampicataGolden 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WanderlustRockClimbing Yes.. I do not climb with them anymore since one month and I also stopped climbing .. I was too stressed and now I miss "rocks" .. but I do not want to deal with and I do not have any other climbing partners..

  • @paulcorrigan7999
    @paulcorrigan7999 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sometimes I wonder, why do we love such a scary sport?

  • @Jooshyb
    @Jooshyb 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great video and what amazing growth

  • @bonefishboards
    @bonefishboards 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Scorpion world

  • @mothanwrdz
    @mothanwrdz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Idiots. All for some clicks.

  • @razor2629
    @razor2629 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    W video!

  • @stewrail4918
    @stewrail4918 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice fall great gear mate

  • @edwardwaters9733
    @edwardwaters9733 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😱 promo sm