A Season Favorite: Riverdance (V9)

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Written By Kris Hampton

I'll just let the video tell the story.

One of the two lower starts, "Capoeira", is a V10 first ascended by Southern strongman Brion Voges. Near the end of my best day bouldering (two V9's!), I tried the low moves, into the start of "Riverdance", and discovered that it fit me well, and seemed an obvious, even more fun start to this amazing problem. It's at the top of my list for next season, or if a day opens up in the next few weeks, I'm headed directly for it. This bouldering season has been eye opening... and it might not be over just yet!

 
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Kris Hampton

A climber since 1994, Kris was a traddie for 12 years before he discovered the gymnastic movement inherent in sport climbing and bouldering.  Through dedicated training and practice, he eventually built to ascents of 5.14 and V11. 

Kris started Power Company Climbing in 2006 as a place to share training info with his friends, and still specializes in working with full time "regular" folks.  He's always available for coaching sessions and training workshops.

http://www.powercompanyclimbing.com
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