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TRBTC Ep. 14 Volcanic Tablelands Transcript and Notes

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The Jazzhammer Index of Bouldering Areas - Index measures the density of bouldering problems in a given area. The index is number of problems (listed on Mountain Project)/Area (measured in acres.  - Highlighted in red are areas that I think are breaking the system because they are too small.  Episode Transcript   Introduction Hello everyone! This is the Rock Behind the Climb, the podcast about the geology of different rock climbing spots. I am your host Quinn “The Jazzhammer” Todzo. First of all, I’m Happy to be back, no pun intended!  I have a very special episode for you today.  I am covering one of the most world class destinations for bouldering at all skill levels: The Volcanic Tablelands of Bishop California.  The Volcanic Tablelands are known for 2 clusters of boulders known as the Happys and the Sads.  What makes this climbing area special is how approachable it is. The volcanic rock provides plenty of positive hand holds, and the boulder probl...