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Best problems in Bishop

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Wil Sterner · · Topanga, California · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 105

Hey all! I was just wondering what everyone's favorite problems are in bishop, if you could just name one? I know there are probably hundreds but this way we could maybe get only the best of the best!

JJNS · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2008 · Points: 531
zach ruswick · · Grand Ledge, MI · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 10

My favorite problem in Bishop is definitely Seven Spanish Angels AKA The Ruckus. The movement is awesome and the unique holds make it a really fun problem. The crux for me was the last move before the top out, and it's a fun, exciting, dynamic move to a bomber jug. Another one worth mentioning is Strength in Numbers, a cool V5 at the Sad Boulders, which has cool moves and a heady top out you would not want to blow.

Rob Gordon · · Hollywood, CA · Joined Feb 2009 · Points: 115

I think Zach has hit the nail on the head for midrange stuff. If I was a beast, Xavier's Roof and Fall Guy look pretty amazing.

Fat Dad · · Los Angeles, CA · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 60

It would be easier to answer your question if we knew how hard you boulder. Having said that, if you can choke out V5, Strength in Numbers is a great problem, but the area is littered with great problems. Personally, I think half of the fun of each place (the Milks, the Happies, the Sads, etc.) is exploring the place and climbing what looks good. Good time guaranteed no matter what.

bergbryce · · California · Joined Aug 2009 · Points: 145

Start with the ones that don't have piles of human excrement underneath them.

Matt Haig · · Bishop, California · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 85

I second Seven Spanish Angels. Its a wonderful problem

Wil Sterner · · Topanga, California · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 105
Fat Dad wrote:It would be easier to answer your question if we knew how hard you boulder. Having said that, if you can choke out V5, Strength in Numbers is a great problem, but the area is littered with great problems. Personally, I think half of the fun of each place (the Milks, the Happies, the Sads, etc.) is exploring the place and climbing what looks good. Good time guaranteed no matter what.
I didn't want to make it about difficulty, just wanted to know what other people liked.
Bryan G · · June Lake, CA · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 6,167

I have a couple favorites.

Mister Witty at the Happies (easy V6). A cool rock-over move to start. Then small but incut finger pockets lead up the vertical wall to a crux throw for the lip.

and

Grovel Roof at the Buttermilks (hard V3). A jump start to a sloper jug, then reach over the roof to slopers and make a super awkward mantel. I haven't gotten this one yet.

Both problems are safe with good landings, but feel a little committing with cruxes at the top.

Seven Spanish Angels looks awesome. I will have to get on that one next time I'm there.

justin dubois · · Estes Park · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 525

its too hot
&
theres too many injuns

Fat Dad · · Los Angeles, CA · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 60
Wil Sterner wrote: I didn't want to make it about difficulty, just wanted to know what other people liked.
Totally fine. Like I said though, some of the best times I've had out there is just wandering around and climbing what looked good, wondering if there's another awesome problem just uphill or on the other side of the boulder--discovering the place.

Plus, and this may not be an issue to you, but the problems that everyone suggests as their favorites are probably going to be the ones with most people on them. I think it's fun to meet new people, give and receive encouragement, a spot, but I dislike the scene with a dozen people standing preening around with their dogs, boom boxes, etc.
Wil Sterner · · Topanga, California · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 105

@Fat Dad, thanks for the insight. I agree I don't need a peanut gallery either.. That's how I like to climb too, not knowing what I'm getting on and then coming back here and finding out I onsighted 12a or a v8 is always fun too. Not that I climb that strong. I'm just a noob to bishop And thought I could get some idea of where to start. Maybe also we will all figure out what the best liked problem is, so far it looks like Strength in Numbers

MorganH · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2010 · Points: 197

Jedi Mind Tricks
Suspended in Silence
Seven Spanish Angels
Strength in Numbers
Lydia's Mouth
High Plains Drifter
Iron Man Traverse
The Fang

I was just there for the first time last weekend. It was awesome!

germsauce Epstein · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2010 · Points: 55
Picturesque, fun climbing, high enough for a touch of spice... Jedi Mind Tricks.

Whiskey Beer and Spliff hits for breakfast was fun too,

Strength in Numbers, Hulk and Serengetti are all Classic (SIN the best of them). 7 Spanish Angels for sure (beware the evening gangbang session, or if you feed off the energy, then go for it!)

Suspended is really cool and well, what everyone else said.
david quatro · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 10

The two that I have pictures of next to my garage wall are Soulslinger and Stained Glass. They are that good.

Soulslinger



Stained Glass
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Northern California
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