Derrek Chu
When I say "my style," I mean slopers with heel hooks and/or compression.
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- V9 ↓Felt impossible at first, but figured out the hip position and mentally committed to the cross. Took it to the top twice to makeup for a dab. Maybe I'm just the right size for the drop-knee, but I could definitely see this being really difficult if you're too tall or short.
- V7Drop knee move wasn't too bad. Had to reset the heel to consistently stick the final compression move, and trusting the toehook unlocked the rest. Went right to finish, whatever.
- V6Ya, definitely world-class. Hit the teacup twice before finally deciding to really want it. Twisting the hip initially felt insecure, but likely the only way it would go for me.
- V3Chuffed off first go...bleh
- V5Kind of fun? I think there's better climbs in the Happies, and this can't hold a candle to a proper lip traverse a la Squamish.
- V3Finally did this trailside classic. Wish there was more compression movement on this one.
- V3Apparently I skipped a really obvious left-hand edge thing. Oh well.
- V7Gym-like movement. Had to really focus on toeing into those pockets to prevent needless cuts, and to not stupidly fall off the top (thanks to my spotters for the save!).
- V9Maybe the best and hardest climb I've ever done? Heartbreaker fall off of the topout, and had to work some last-go-best-go magic to bag it. Really believed in my open-hand and heel strength. I will be back for the full line.
- Obsessive Compression Disorder
United States > California > Tahoe > Donner Summit > Summit Lake Boulders2016-10-23
V7 ↑This, Voodoo Birthday, and Space Race are some of the best compression climbs I've ever done. Went from hard to on-lockdown quickly. Easier for me to static the last move than to huck or bump. - Purple Sticky Punch
United States > California > Tahoe > Donner Summit > Summit Lake Boulders2016-10-23
V5Loved everything about this one--the setting, the movement, the fact that it's an obvious line, and the flat landing. Maximum stars. - V5Cool dyno off of the slopey feature, but the start on this is turd central.
- V8Really nuanced slopey turd starting hold just happened to suit my style. Nice steep climbing afterwards with those big incuts.
- V8Felt impossible in 2015, but went in 3 goes this year. Some learnings from Squamish about pulling on crystals and wrist angles! Really good compression movement on this striking feature.
- V6 ↑Pulled so hard on that crimp my fingers almost exploded. Then they did later in the day :( . Either way, psyched to put this one down after getting shutdown in 2015. Undercling was not as good as I thought it would be!
- V6 ↑Not flashing this cost me a ton of skin and blood. 5 sessions on this because I'm a gumby, and super psyched to have finally finished. Will be back here for First Nations Giver.
- V6Had the height to not have to heel hook the arete on this one. Felt close on the flash, but took a few more tries afterwards. A fun one for sure!
- V6 ↓Thrutchy sloper climbing, just the way I like it. Really enjoyed the hold set on this one. Kind of spanny, so I could see how this one could be morpho.
- V3Kind of burly, didn't do the topout too well. Whatever.
- V1Aesthetic and fun! Really top-class climb.
- V5A nicely sculpted feature. Movement was a bit boring by Squamish standards. Was about to derp and topout right instead of left.
- V3More heady than anything. Didn't think the movement was really Top 100 quality.
- V6 ↑Maybe low-end V7? Atypical steep climbing on edges for Squamish. Use the lightning bolt hold!
- V4Pussied out of trying this one in 2013, glad to have done it now! Nice feature climbing. The rock on this climb is very sticky and comfy!
- V7 ↓AKA Styx in the old book. Night session #2. Didn't place left foot correctly going for the lip, almost rag-dolled off. Uncharacteristic recklessness on my part.
