california

If you can get past the sparkles, these shoes ain't bad!

Kelly Tufo and Dave Kellogg were making the final moves up a four-pitch route at Tahquitz, California, when things suddenly went awry. Seconds later, both lay dying at the base of the cliff, still roped together, one with an equalized belay sling at his waist. What could have gone so wrong?  

When Hanna first saw a picture of the route he was so blown away he said to himself, "I'm gonna climb a mountain to go do that route, I don't even care."

Bishop, California, hit prime in 2000 when articles and videos showcased the stonker blocks. Dirtbag boulderers packed their vans and made the pilgrimage only to find that Bishop climbing is much more than just bouldering.