Dynamo 7a

William Falkenström giving his last efforts working Dynamo 7a at the end of a long day at Rabiesväggen.

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Fighting Rabies

Tom Boholm climbing Rabies 7a in Fjällbo (The most urban Gothenburg ropeclimbing-crag, situated just outside the city center).

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For old time sake

Few climbers I've met are bursting with such passion and energy at the rocks, as Said. Just the fact that he climbs more than hundred routes 8a and above every year, I think speaks for itself. Last week, while paying a short visit in his old hometown, he spent an afternoon at Hyltebergen repeating his training-circuit from back in the day. A bunch of sevens and a couple of eights, in between sushi in the sun and dinner at his mom's place, is a pace one can only dream of keeping up with.

Said Belhaj repeating Forex 8a, for old time sake.

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Urban 7C+

Stefan x2 (Pettersson and Eklund) trying Urban at Skogsblocket in Jumkil

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Boulderkeskus ISATIS

First weekend of February, I visited Finland and Helsinki for the first time. A city that lived up to everything I ever it imagined it would be, in terms of grey, cold and snowy. What I did not expect however, where all the great indoor climbing-facilities there is to be found. I was invited by my two friends Henna and Jarmo to attend the opening of the latest addition, their new bouldering-gym Boulderkeskus Isatis.

I had not been climbing since before Christmas due to finger injury, and that barely changed over the weekend. Not being able to climb so much, did however not really spoil my trip since I got to meet both old freinds aswell as new acquaintances. Also, since Jarmo is something of a child caught in a grown mans body and really appreciate toys, there where TONS of other things to keep me occupied. Such as pinball machines, videogames and a pooltable. Along with massages, aromatheraphy, yoga- and pilates-classes, this makes for a place where I could easily hang out not only on the days when I'm training. Although, the main reason to why I would be visting Isatis is still the crazy walls that Jarmo designed. The place offers a bit of everything in terms of wall-angles and shapes and from the looks of it, I think it's a great gym for training. Thanks again, Jarmo and Henna for having me!

Checking the results for the final.

Invited pro-climber Rustam Gelmanov on the first problem in the final of the opening compeititon.

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Åland roof-climbing

Stefan enjoying the moves of Swiss roof at Fågelberget whilst Vidar is making sure he is feeling safe.

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My way 6C

Petter Ulmert reaching the last holds before the topout of My way at Röda Väggen in Västervik.

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Baretta 8a

Fredrik Sydstrand warming up at Flaten outside Stockholm, on a grim October afternoon.

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Karbin workout

Unknown climber getting ready for another set on the campusboard at Karbin.

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Watchtower 7C, Uppsala

Danny on one of his pre-send goes on Watchtower in Focksta.

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Legends black and white

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Video - Island fun

Now that school is no longer keeping me busy, I can start editing videos again. But in order to do so, I need material, which there isn't lots of since I haven't climbed much outdoors all autumn, let alone filmed. However, some of the footage Thomas and I gathered during his visit in August, did not fit in to the first video I made. Using that, I have put together this short with four problems from the Islands of Öckerö, outside Gothenburg.

The two songs in the video are by Andreas Åhlfeldt, who has produced music for many great climbing videos such as Progression and First ascent. Make sure to visit his site and listen to his other great tunes.

Featured problems:
Den gamle och havet 7B+, Hönö
Jänkarproblemet 7B, Öckerö

Lamborghini 6B+, Öckerö

Full pull 7A, Hönö

Climber in video:
Daniel Olausson

Edit:
Daniel Olausson

Music:
"A-M K" & "6-8 4-4"

by Andreas beats

Camera
Thomas Schermer

Daniel Olausson

Produced in association with:
Tierra
Fiveten

Boulderkeskus

Revolution

Lyofood

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