This is kind of a cool part of MRG. There are two routes side by side that are just about mirror images of one another. They are both 5.6 grade and holds are about the same size and placement. This is the perfect stage for a race.

This is the first attempt on a new route and what a fun one it was. It started out with a left lean on one of my least favorite holds. Its three small holds to the first solid jug. Pretty straight forward all the way to the last three moves.

This unmarked route starts a bit tricky but it is smooth sailing all the way to the top after the first two holds. This was as much fun the first time around as it was the second. A great warm up if ever there was one.

Here is a new take on a previously climbed favorite, same route, now we’re against the clock. Light fades on this playground of chunky granite jugs. Though not very technical, I’ve found it to be a good training tool and since there is never anyone the...

I was working on this problem at the same time as two other people but didn’t top out first. The problem is pretty straight forward up to the last two moves. You’ll see that in an early attempt I was left hand on the last move when I should have been r...

There is a new rock gym opening soon in Portland in Partnership with the Maine Rock Gym in Portland and evo ROCK + FITNESS of New Hampshire. The new building is up and Rock Werx is scheduled to be on site to start building the climbing walls.

I met this pier for the first time about three weeks ago and instantly knew that I had to traverse it. All the holds are really chunky and there is plenty of room for foot work so you’ll have plenty of time to check out the view.

This route took a few shots to get it right. The hardest part is balancing your weight over in the corner while you finish crossing left hand over your right. After three attempts, I found the balance point without pumping out for the rest of the route.

This route quickly became known as the jerk route. The name fits because it is right next to the white witch route with similar attributes and frustration. It probably took 20 attempts before I "nailed" this one down.

Not sure what is up with all the purple routes lately but they've brought me some luck. Tonight I climbed my first ever V4. Since it is my first, I'm not sure how accurately it is rated. It did take more attempts on a few V2's and V3's in my past. I was v