Mason Meets The OFFWIDTH | A Joshua Tree Wide Crack Story

Mason Meets The OFFWIDTH | A Joshua Tree Wide Crack Story | Earle Struggs pt1

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Mason Meets The OFFWIDTH | A Joshua Tree Wide Crack Story | Earle Struggs pt1
Professional rock climber Mason Earle battles for the first ascent of the grueling and savage off width crack project near Joshua Tree, CA. This futuristic crack climb requires offwidth climbing techniques that will blow your mind. This video is Part 1 of 2. Be sure to like the video and leave a comment with your thoughts.
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@davidarredondo2106 4 жыл бұрын

"There's a long history of wide crack sandbagging that we have to adhere to."

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

😂😆

@TiffMcGiff 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@aeodian 4 жыл бұрын

what does that mean?

@icystriker 4 жыл бұрын

aeodion There’s a pretty strong history of people grading offwidth climbs a bit lightly, so it’s harder than the grade suggests.

@tonytuttle8018 4 жыл бұрын

@@aeodian Some climbing areas are known to have ratings that belie the true difficulty of the climbs that are found there. It's called "sandbagging". The first ascentionist for a given climb assigns it a rating. To sandbag is to assign a rating that is "too low" for the actual difficulty. Joshua Tree, where they are climbing, is known for having sandbagged ratings. So, when Mason rates it at 5.11a (I think it was) that suggests the climb is relatively easy by modern standards, even though it was likely more challenging than that.

@johnchapman2856 4 жыл бұрын

"Its harder and harder to find ass kickings these days" has got to be one of the most bad ass quotes of all time.

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

And it's so true. When you are Mason's caliber, finding a crack that is humanely possible but hard enough not to do first try is soooo rare.

@barakesmith-washington6946 4 жыл бұрын

Hope to see Mason get better soon

@SileDevil 4 жыл бұрын

What happened to him?

@barakesmith-washington6946 4 жыл бұрын

@@SileDevil he's got some fatigue disease

@leewilliams6174 4 жыл бұрын

Love that this channel embraces trad climbing , history and characters that shape the magic of climbing and it's not all about indoor walls and strong kids dynoing or running across volumes, Keep it up guys fantastic work as always.

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@fieldofsleepcows 3 жыл бұрын

you have the best voice of anyone on KZfaq. hands down.

@AFabricatedReality 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching this madman climb.

@TheCaelanB 4 жыл бұрын

I've been bingeing lots of your other mini-documentary videos, they're SO GOOD! Been looking forward to this one for a while, definitely up there with the best of your vids and the best climbing vids on youtube. Keep it up!

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate it man! psyched you are enjoying the vids.

@This1Person 3 жыл бұрын

Met Mason at the Desert rocks gym. He was super chill and willing to help me, super athlete helping a noob...lol...so cool. Didn't connect it until this video came out, then I remembered the Cracking Cobra film. Climbers have been the best, chill and real community ever.

@GiantRock 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear man! Yep, Mason is a real one.

@toddflanagan5531 4 жыл бұрын

This is sick! Can't wait til part 2!

@Brotherguy_ 4 жыл бұрын

More obscure project videos! These are so good to watch for psych!

@jonathangutierrez5019 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Love Mason's open commentary.

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

Mason is the MAN!

@louistalbot1062 3 жыл бұрын

Mason buddy you're such a gem, just keep truckin'

@connormyers3603 4 жыл бұрын

"Earl Struggs". Awesome banjo pun thrown in there

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

yeah! Mason said he's been holding that name for awhile. Perfect fit for this route for sure.

@JonPMelly 4 жыл бұрын

one of the best climbing vlogs I have seen in a long time

@ibest5031 4 жыл бұрын

Great writing, great story, and some really nice shots. Thanks for the video.

@elijahsmith3564 4 жыл бұрын

Watched with a non climbing friend and he was enthralled with the off width technique. I thought this was your best vid yet!

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

hell yeah that's awesome to hear!

@mixturefilms3010 4 жыл бұрын

Keep'em coming, you are crushing these docs!

@DB-ez9ud 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos, especially enjoying the new Mason content - I hope we see him crushing again soon.

@aeodian 4 жыл бұрын

love the style of the editing and commentary, really fun to watch thanks

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@rickedeckard2006 4 жыл бұрын

Another great insight in to this area and ppl. Quality is also excellent. Thank you GR

@jacobjonsson8335 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing rock, amazing climber, amazing video! Thanks for making and sharing these.

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for the comment.

@mtone9 4 жыл бұрын

Loving your vids. They're all fantastic and the narration really adds to them.

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you dude feels good to hear, excited for more to come.

@KyouUkaru 4 жыл бұрын

Great storytelling. Great editing. Keep it up. You kept my eyes on the screen

@dustingra 4 жыл бұрын

a thing of beauty!

@erikh8685 3 жыл бұрын

So awesome!

@hayden8942 4 жыл бұрын

great video and really looking forward to part 2. not only is the climbing amazing, as well as Mason of course, but really like the style in which you put these vids together! great stuff.

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@paulwilliam6180 4 жыл бұрын

Love jtree and lovin your vids. Keep up the stellar work!

@mortenlund1590 4 жыл бұрын

So good, love your stories :D

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@BreakingBeta 4 жыл бұрын

So good! Really digging all of your videos man, keep it up!

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

@nonobegone2135 4 жыл бұрын

Great video 🤙 funny, good footage, and just fun to watch

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

thanks man!

@jfireclimbing 4 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this one, good work Cole!

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jessie!

@alejandroespinoza5336 4 жыл бұрын

first time on your channel and I got completely hooked. subscribed and can't wait for part 2. cheers and thank you for this piece of art, it was brilliant to watch.

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

😊 so glad you enjoyed and thanks for the nice comment !

@davidsimpson3885 4 жыл бұрын

Would love too see the wide boys too try this

@oaxacenio 4 жыл бұрын

such a cool video. loved it

@jwollheim 2 жыл бұрын

Came from the wide boyz channel, this is great dude nice work

@GiantRock 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks!

@kevincurran6475 4 жыл бұрын

Part 2 where are youuuuuu! Dont make we wait dawg!

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry brah, too much good stuff to pack into one vid.

@slickdanger_ 4 жыл бұрын

EPIC WORK MY BOY

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Balgore8 4 жыл бұрын

Thats a sweet find and i like his comment no cheater holds! Gotta be done legit or not at all.

@ChrisHaileyTrainHardDiveEasy 4 жыл бұрын

So dramatic!! loved it 😃 Great vid 🤙

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

@ficklemedia8733 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant film. I especially like the commentary. I do a similar vlog based in the UK and you’ve really inspired me. Thanks man.

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@FlatOutFE 3 жыл бұрын

Good story telling.

@chankludo1 4 жыл бұрын

Great commentary and video.

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you dug it.

@griffinvanamringe2082 4 жыл бұрын

soooo gooood

@totheair247 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! keep it up

@GiantRock 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sethgilbertson2474 4 жыл бұрын

I wanna see Mason slay routes and jam out with Nico Favresse! They would make an incredible team.

@derekcraig3617 4 жыл бұрын

Who's stoked on his old Granstones that are out if production??

@aeodian 4 жыл бұрын

nothing like a good primal scream

@nicolasduguay4 2 жыл бұрын

10:10 He is preparing for war!

@ericmix1597 4 жыл бұрын

Go climb "Jonah" at minister creek, Allegheny national forest PA. I'd love to hear what you think!

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds cool! I looked it up online but couldn't find any info. Any chance you have a link to a pic or mountain project?

@stephenwillgohs8187 4 жыл бұрын

I was fishing out there last month and decided to do some hiking, I saw that monster OW and had wondered if it had been climbed, I didn't even know there was good rock out at minister so I didn't bring my rack or rope. You won't find info on most Allegheny crags, there are a few hidden gems in the ANF, but you have to get the guidebooks directly from someone.

@benediktmayr3465 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! But can someone tell me how he got his protection pieces out? Or how one would do that if you cannot top out? Especially for the top piece

@ibest5031 4 жыл бұрын

At 8:39 he asks “going straight for the lead huh?” It makes it sound like you could set a top rope. From there that’s one way you could clean your gear.

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

That's a good question. Part of what was so impressive about watching Mason on this route was how pro he was with everything, including the gear. When done he would sort of aid climb with one cam up to the high one and then remove that. Then aid climb down by hanging on a cam till he was back on the ground and could reach his last piece.

@benediktmayr3465 4 жыл бұрын

@@GiantRock thank you! Thats impressive... Would have loved to see that too

@davidburian5095 3 жыл бұрын

What a disgrace that this hortible disease took one of the best rock climbers out of the active world! We need awareness and research for ME/CFS!!!

@christianburrell5564 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone else want to look closer at the little seam right up the middle of the face?

@DylanZapf-dm4mh 4 жыл бұрын

That car around 6:00 seemed sus

@shadrack7145 3 жыл бұрын

Is part 2 ever going to drop? What is the hold up?

@GiantRock 3 жыл бұрын

It's gonna drop! I'm halfway through it now but work keeps pulling me away :( Really hope to have it done in next week or two.

@shadrack7145 3 жыл бұрын

@@GiantRock Awesome! Can't wait!

@Dersey749 4 жыл бұрын

When he falls, how does he get that big cam out?

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

@Dersey749 4 жыл бұрын

@@GiantRock oh very cool! Thanks so much for the awesome explanation

@CAOP24 3 жыл бұрын

WHERE IS PART 2? PLS I NEED IT

@GiantRock 3 жыл бұрын

Monday 9am it's finally dropping, I guarantee it!

@tukifly6446 3 жыл бұрын

Date of part 2?

@404am3 3 жыл бұрын

Is this a closed proj or could one possible get then location?

@GiantRock 3 жыл бұрын

He sent it! Part 2 with the send coming soon. Dm on instagram and I'll drop you a pin if ur interested in trying it.

@404am3 3 жыл бұрын

@@GiantRock sweet, lookin forward to a reply :)

@theopinson3851 4 жыл бұрын

Was this recent? Did he beat his weird fatigue disease?

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

This was filmed in 2018. My mistake for not making that clear in the vid.

@carlswenson5403 4 жыл бұрын

paging dr. wideboy .. CODE BROWN .. dr wideboy to j.Tree please ..

@GiantRock 4 жыл бұрын

😆

@carlswenson5403 4 жыл бұрын

@@GiantRock not saying Mr. Earle isnt a phenomenal crack man, but i think i know one or two brits that would certainly love to know where this bit of rock is located. great content btw.