Today, dynamic climbing - lunging, dyno's, deadpoint's etc. - is considered a mainstream climbing style.
But that hasn't always been the case. On today's episode we trace to the origin on dynamic climbing to an exact time, place, and even a specific route.
From there we look at how this style of climbing spread from its early origins.
SOURCES
Ament, Pat - "John Gill: Master of Stone" 1979.
Sherman, John - "Stone Crusade: A Historical Guide to Bouldering In America." 1994.
Ament, Pat - "Climbing Free: A History of Free Climbing in America." 1999.
John Gill's website - johngill.net
Lynn Hill Chris Sharma Conversation about Technique (Lynn Hill Youtube)
John Gill explains his early philosophy of bouldering (Brave New Wild - Oakley Louise Youtube)
MUSIC CREDIT:
Track: "Back In Your Town"
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Track: "Roll Through"
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Track: "Celluloid Visions"
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Track: "Just For Kicks"
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Track: “Gnarly Man”
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Track: “Fun Time Party”
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