Black Mountain Bouldering - The Austrian Point of View
Black Mountain Bouldering - The Austrian Point of View follows a visiting Austrian climber’s deep dive into one of Southern California’s most underrated bouldering destinations. Newly arrived for an eight-month stay, he trades the famous names—Bishop and Yosemite—for the dark stone, sharp angles, and subtle movement of “Black,” capturing the place that surprised him most and sharing that first-hand impression in a focused, 51-minute tour. What makes this film a standout is the mix of high-end difficulty and authentic discovery: a fast-paced string of hard sends, flashes, and quick second-go ascents that span everything from V7 to V12, with marquee problems like Raison d’Etre, Dark Horse, and Tour de France anchoring the session. Expect crisp, technical bouldering—crimps, aretes, roofs, and overhangs—paired with the simple satisfaction of watching a strong climber read rock quickly, commit fully, and turn an unfamiliar area into a personal favorite.
GlobalClimbing · 51:13
I had never heard of Black Mountain until I moved from Austria to California for 8 months. Even though California is probably better know for areas like Bishop or Yosemite, "Black" really left an impression on me. An impression that I'd like to share with this video. Featured Climbs: Raison d'Etre Stand, V11 - flash Raison d'Etre Sit, V12 - 2nd go Tour de France Sit, V10 - flash Tour Center Sit, V11 - 2nd go Dark Horse, V11, 2nd go Piss Mob, V11 - 2nd go Twilight of the Idols, V10 - flash Shoot the Moon, V10 - flash Adamantium Low, V10 - flash Man is the Bastard, V10 - 2nd go Buzzsaw, V10 - 2nd go Ubiquitous, V10 - 2nd go Scarpetta, V10 - 2nd go (before chipping) Time Trial, V9 - 2nd go Champagne Arete, V9 Climber's Dinner, V8/9 - First Ascent Velvet Revolver, V8 - flash Dream Tiger, V8 - flash Captain America, V8 - flash Morning Again, V8 - flash Transmaniacon, V8 - flash Choss Boss, V8 - flash The Sombrero, V8 - flash Lightning, V8 - flash Gimme Some, V8 - flash Master Roof, V8 White Devil, V7 - flash Junk in a Box, V7 - flash Can Opener, V7 - flash Born Under Punches, V7 - flash Captain's Junk, V7 - flash NRA, V7 - flash Dog Face Left, V7 - flash Dog Face Right, V7 - flash Cracker Boy, V7 - flash Overhanging Crimps, V7 - flash Keep it Like a Secret, V7 - flash Rolling Rock, V7 - flash Lip Service, V7 - flash Bastard Arete, V7 - flash Aron's Slab, V6 on sight God is Dead, V6 - flash Center Visor, V6 - flash The Scoops, V6 - flash and last but not least: Cube Left, V4 - flash