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Rio's Problem
V7-8,
Boulder, 15 ft (5 m),
Avg: 3.1 from 55
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FA: Rio
New Hampshire
> Pawtuckaway
> Boulder Natural
> Split Boulder
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Description
Start with a good undercling for your left hand and a big slopey gaston a little lower with your right hand. Make a move with your right hand to a sharp sidepull/crimp strait above you. Next come up to another slopey sidepull/pinch with your left. Work your feet up and make a move to an edge, match, then on to easier finishing moves.
Location
A little farther to the left of Confident Man right over the stream.
[Hide Photo] Christoph Riedl finishing up 'Rio's Problem' (v8).
[Hide Photo] Figured I'd get a shot out here that showcases the full line a little better. Nick for scale. This climb is burly, technical, and deserving of all your love!
[Hide Photo] Christoph Riedl on the opening move of 'Rio's Problem' (v8).
[Hide Photo] Christoph Riedl on 'Rio's Problem' (v8).
[Hide Comment] Does anyone have anymore info about this problem? I graded it at v6 just because that is what it is graded on the Boulder Natural map but it feels wayyyy harder than RTL or even Maxim.
Apr 24, 2010
[Hide Comment] I updated the map to show V7, so you can change the grade if you want. When I was showed the problem, they told me "at least V6" but they weren't sure. Way harder than RTL but easier than any V8. I might have had different beta though. There are two good feet out left and a higher left sidepull after the first. There were no big moves and my feet never cut.
Nov 1, 2010
[Hide Comment] Most people downclimb the offwidth/chimney between Halcyon/My Little Pony and Anorexorcist. I think it takes longer to get down by far.
Dec 8, 2011
[Hide Comment] This climb is really good. It's got engaging and technical movement on high quality rock, some unique holds and just the right amount of height.
With a bit more traffic, some of the sharpness would be reduced and the top would stay a bit more moss and pine needle free. In my opinion, definitely v8, and one of the better climbs at that grade in Pawtuckaway.
Jun 28, 2012
[Hide Comment] This has been in my training circuits for a few years and still harder then some of the other 8s in the park IMO Last weekend was probably my 10thish time doing it and it just doesn’t get easier.
Dec 6, 2022
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My friend in the video just downclimbed a move or two and jumped onto the pads with me spotting. Dec 12, 2011
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With a bit more traffic, some of the sharpness would be reduced and the top would stay a bit more moss and pine needle free. In my opinion, definitely v8, and one of the better climbs at that grade in Pawtuckaway. Jun 28, 2012
Exeter, NH
Madbury NH
Last weekend was probably my 10thish time doing it and it just doesn’t get easier. Dec 6, 2022