Hartmans Update

Some new problems have gone up recently at Hartmans! Caleb Justice sent his project Pride Rock (V7-) at The Far Side, Alek Pouliopolis nabbed the 2^nd ascent of this gem shortly after. This might be the best problem of the grade in all of Hartmans. Really cool movement on an overhanging refrigerator block of really high quality stone. Get out there and climb it! Also new at Hartmans is The Contortionist (V8+) at The Stash. I got the FA of this short, but powerful problem today after a great session of repeating a lot of classics in the area. The Stash has a high concentration of GREAT problems! Everyone should get out there. The problems Madagascar (V3), Straight Razor (V3), Birdman (V4+ HB), Africa VIP (V4), and The Contortionist (V8+) are some of the best problems anywhere around Gunnison. I was also able to get the 2^nd ascent of Caleb’s core-tension testpiece Attack of The Bongos (V9-). There has been some speculation that the absence of a thumbcatch that was present at the first ascent has upped the grade. Having not tried the problem before the break, I can’t say whether it has gotten harder, but I feel confident that the grade now is solid in the easy V9 range. Attack of The Bongos is definitely one of Hartmans best and hardest problems. Big props to Caleb for unlocking the beta and putting up this amazing problem! There is so much rock at Hartmans! If anyone is interested in doing some development let me know, I can point you towards some great boulders. Get out and explore too! If you think you’ve put up some new boulders, log into www.mountainproject.com and update the Hartmans bouldering page.

- Will Anglin

Here are some sweet Hartmans pics to get you excited…

Aaron sticking the crux on Jenny V6-

Photo: W. Anglin

Will on the FA of The Contortionist (V8+)

Photo: C. Justice

Elyssa on Magic Shoes (V2+)

Photo: A. Newell

Caleb on Pride Rock (V7-)

Photo: W. Anglin