The roster

A sample, not a door

Four portraits of the posture. You do not apply. You show up and you do not make it worse.

Portrait of Brick Callus

Brick Callus

Traditional grit

Has not spoken on lead since 1998.

Preferred send An offwidth, without commentary.

Portrait of Dale Ridgeline

Dale Ridgeline

Alpine suffering

Measures success in missed dinners.

Preferred send A ridge that starts before breakfast.

Portrait of Hank Quarry

Hank Quarry

Bouldering by force

Pads are a rumor he refuses to confirm.

Preferred send The tall one, with bad landing energy.

Portrait of Vince Hardmove

Vince Hardmove

Sport, reluctantly

Clips the draws. Hates that you know.

Preferred send A bolt line he will not call a sport climb.