I've been spending quite a bit of time in Bishop this winter. To be honest there are lots of other places I'd rather be in terms of climbing but when rolling with the family Bishop has proved to be perfect. The weather has been incredible (as long as you're not considering the serious drought) and with a multitude of bouldering close to the rig you can always squeeze in a climb between snacks, naps, changing diapers, combing hair, etc, etc....
There is lots of rock around Bishop but it is the granite of the Buttermilks that keeps me coming back. Got to love this place as it's hard to beat the setting. The view is best appreciated from the top of a giant boulder.
The Buttermilks are know for amazing highballs and Suspended in Silence in the Pollen Grains is one of them. This problem has actually broke recently making it a couple notches harder but difficulty is no obstacle for Brian as he shows how it's done.
Not all problems in the Milks are tall. Chris on the grainy slopers of Brian's Problem.
One of my favorite problems in the Buttermilks is Lydia's Mouth, also at the Pollen Grains. The unique moves out the giant mouth might reduce shorter climbers to tears.
Also at the Pollen Grains Sarah cranks on Cindy Swank.
Lina styles the Buttermilk Stem, a must do for any climber.
The Solitaire boulder is most known for the problem the boulder is named for but I find some of the other problems on the boulder to be better. Another One climbs extremely well and comes recommended for anyone visiting the boulder.
Ryan on the slopey topout of Another One.
Judge Not is on the back side of the Solitaire Boulder and despite having no stars in the guidebook is my favorite problem on the boulder. The crux isn't hitting the jug but matching with your left hand before you spin off. Here Noah unsuccessfully tries the wet-noodle technique on the dyno.
Checkerboard is one of my favorite problems ever. A striking line on beautiful rock in an amazing setting. 4-start problems are extremely rare but this one is a very strong contender.
