Brown Sugar

Fall is here and the good stick that comes with it too, but we're off to Kalymnos... Henry Tang Kai on Brown Sugar 6b+, Nacka Kvarn, Stockholm.

1/320s, f/3.2, ISO 500, 70 mm © 2010 Shawn Boye

Complete Denial

"The crux is too high on this one." Jon Lindmark trying to shake off the pump on Totalvägra 7a, Nacka Kvarn, Stockholm.

1/400s, f/2.8, ISO 500, 80 mm © 2010 Shawn Boye

Freaky Deaky

An aptly named climb considering the placement of the third bolt... Thomas Nygård on the steep Freaky Deaky 7a+, Nacka Kvarn, Stockholm.

1/200s, f/2.8, ISO 320, 16 mm © 2010 Shawn Boye

Norrlands Beta

There's something special about the north, maybe it's the cold winters, the contrasts between the seasons, the distance and space, the slower pace, that brings people together. We tend to have a greater appreciation for each other when life is harder.

It's always a pleasure to climb with the good folk from Norrland, they're an inclusive and supportive bunch and they know their climbs. There's nothing quite like Norrlands beta, it's like the sixth man of climbing, you know in advance what you don't; forget visualization, just listen, climb and you'll be fine...

Considering the circumstances, its tough to judge, but it's unlikely it holds the grade; knowing exactly where to go and how to get there... Shawn Boye flashing Lutande tornet 7a+, Nacka Kvarn, Stockholm.

1/200s, f/2.8, ISO 160, 16 mm © 2010 Tielma Productions. Photo Jon Lindmark