I can’t help but smile when I think of The Pocket Walls! What an incredible adventure it was to help Evan, one of my best friends, establish this new climbing area! These ground-up first ascents were so cool! Every step of the journey was rewarding-from the planning and scouting to venturing into the unknown, often by headlamp. Late nights, when the moon was just a sliver, the vehicle head lights shimmer on the walls, like sunlight on a tropical reef. Magical. The climbing itself is fantastic! Challenging gear placements, blank friction slabs, balancing on micro-mantels, and bomber jugs-you name it, The Pocket Walls will keep you engaged and stoked from start to finish. And that video? Phenomenal! Evan, I can’t thank you enough for all the time and effort you put into editing that footage. You absolutely nailed it. Watching it back, I feel like I’m there climbing it all over again! I'm looking forward to our return after the snow season! I just can't get enough of these pockets!
super excited that this is about an hour from me. I'm definitely gonna go check it out. Thanks for putting this up Evan. I'll have to make my own video. what is your venmo so I can hook you up.
This look sooooo cool. :) But I definitivly dont have the gear you climb this with. I have a single set from 0.3 to 4 in BD-sizes. And I definitly dont habe the money to buy multiples of all the big cams or bigbros. But hell that looks fun. :)))) Impressive work!
@@EvanWisheropp I guess thats the way to go! I mean there is also the issue of me living in the north of Germany and not wanting to fly (and also not having the money for that). :D But maybe one day I will make it to the US who knows Anyways, thx for the great content!
One consideration would be placing expansion bolts in super soft entrada sandstone vs glue ins. The reason there are pockets in this rock is much of the cement holding the sand together has already leached out of the rock.
Yes, one note is that the bolts are only going in the non-pocketed bands, since the pockets usually take gear. I would say it’s very common for people to make videos about new their routes. Perhaps a little different that it’s self filmed though, don’t see that too often, but I’m no pro
First make sure it's public land that doesn't have bolting restrictions. Second make sure its a region where climbing and climbing anchors are socially accepted. Third, get the blessing from the local community. Fourth, make sure you follow the local ethics regarding ground-up, gear vs bolts, etc...
Wow, thank you so much for these routes and for the video overview! My buddies and I will be out to try this crag ASAP
Get out there and send it!
This is incredible!! I’m so excited to go back to Moab to climb these routes!!! Great job, Evan & Matt! Thanks for all of the hard work! 🥳
I agree!!
I can't wait to spend a day or three here on our next Moab trip! Solid work, dude.
Enjoy it :) good times :))
I can’t help but smile when I think of The Pocket Walls! What an incredible adventure it was to help Evan, one of my best friends, establish this new climbing area! These ground-up first ascents were so cool! Every step of the journey was rewarding-from the planning and scouting to venturing into the unknown, often by headlamp. Late nights, when the moon was just a sliver, the vehicle head lights shimmer on the walls, like sunlight on a tropical reef. Magical.
The climbing itself is fantastic! Challenging gear placements, blank friction slabs, balancing on micro-mantels, and bomber jugs-you name it, The Pocket Walls will keep you engaged and stoked from start to finish.
And that video? Phenomenal! Evan, I can’t thank you enough for all the time and effort you put into editing that footage. You absolutely nailed it. Watching it back, I feel like I’m there climbing it all over again! I'm looking forward to our return after the snow season! I just can't get enough of these pockets!
I just cannot wait to be back. So fun, so silly, so different.
Absolutely wild routes, that’s so sick!
So we gonna go??
“I started getting pumped while drilling, so I clipped my drill for protection and lowered off” 😂😂😂
lol yeah weird stuff! 🤣
So cool!! I’m super stoked to get out there and climb! Thanks for all the work you’ve put put into those climbs!!
Can't wait for us all to go! :))
Same! Can’t wait for spring time!!
Hej! I think that I have met you guys last September on potash road in Moab. You even helped me with my first moab trad route! Keep up the good work!
Oh heck yeah! Thanks for saying hi. Let’s climb together if you’re back this spring :)
This so awesome gonna love to try some of these climbs thank you for the development of new areas!!!!!!
Get out and enjoy them!! They're going up on MP right now :)
On the traverse I was thinking, "wow those movements are precise and in tune with the route."
I come to this area often, thanks for throwing something fun up for the rest day
You bet! Most of the grades are super chill, so it's spot on for rest days!
So sick. Some of those shots were absolutely breathtaking, great storytelling as well!
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!
Nice! Stoked to check this new Crag out! Thanks for sharing!
You’re in for a treat! Perhaps a good rest day activity?
Such a beautiful and unique place! Absolutely gorgeous video friend!
If you need more route names, can I recommend "Thanks! It's got pockets."
I will name the next one that in your honor
Would love to see a mountain project page for this crag (if you haven’t made one already)! Looks so sick
I've finally got the info written up, I should start getting them posted :)
super excited that this is about an hour from me. I'm definitely gonna go check it out. Thanks for putting this up Evan. I'll have to make my own video. what is your venmo so I can hook you up.
Exciting! Yes, if you do go, get some video. I would really love to see it. It’s all such weird and silly climbing. I love it
The awkward zone is where i live every day.
Looks adventurous and wacky.
Exactly!! :D
This look sooooo cool.
:)
But I definitivly dont have the gear you climb this with. I have a single set from 0.3 to 4 in BD-sizes.
And I definitly dont habe the money to buy multiples of all the big cams or bigbros.
But hell that looks fun.
:))))
Impressive work!
Crazy gear right? Maybe time to gather up some friends like at the Creek!
@@EvanWisheropp
I guess thats the way to go!
I mean there is also the issue of me living in the north of Germany and not wanting to fly (and also not having the money for that).
:D
But maybe one day I will make it to the US who knows
Anyways, thx for the great content!
One consideration would be placing expansion bolts in super soft entrada sandstone vs glue ins. The reason there are pockets in this rock is much of the cement holding the sand together has already leached out of the rock.
Ok, saw some glue ins. Most self promotion of a new crag I’ve ever seen!
Yes, one note is that the bolts are only going in the non-pocketed bands, since the pockets usually take gear. I would say it’s very common for people to make videos about new their routes. Perhaps a little different that it’s self filmed though, don’t see that too often, but I’m no pro
Most people want to keep their crags secret! Haha @@EdwardOak
very good
So what was the process of getting permission to bolt these crags? Did you contact local land management?
Curious about this as well. Are you from Moab or just random bolting new crags in our town?
First make sure it's public land that doesn't have bolting restrictions. Second make sure its a region where climbing and climbing anchors are socially accepted. Third, get the blessing from the local community. Fourth, make sure you follow the local ethics regarding ground-up, gear vs bolts, etc...
OMG I’m so stoked!! You’re so awesome I can’t wait to climb them with everyone!! Yay! Please put in more for us and continue to promote the area !
Come to Red River Gorge to make content.
I'm concerned those gear placements in the pockets will erode and eventually become harder to place and less secure
I can't wait to get out there, it looks absolutely dreamy
I thought about that, but I'm not too concerned about it, I think if they do eventually erode, they will just take big bros better lol
@@EvanWisheropp I can plan to climb with you if you come but I'm sure you'll find partners
@@EvanWisheropp That is interesting
Wow!! 😍
lets do do a tower hmu... solid work!
Absolutely so down!! I actually know of an unclimbed one that's been having me drooling for a while...
Super Rad!
😮❤