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Bouldering 7B / V8 Project

Orient Express: My First Project at the Glen

Niagara Glen, ON

Orient Express is one of many climbs at the Glen that I have wanted to try for several years now. (along with One Inch Punch and Black Eagle)  I finally feel like I am in a position to be able to spend more time driving out to the glen and actually project climbs.  In 2020, one of my goals was the climb a V8 outdoors, but of course COVID had other plans.  Unfortunately, since then, I have not made any serious goals or attempts to progress my climbing.  This was partly due to focusing on my career and partly due to lack of ambition.  Now that I am more comfortable with where my career is headed, I decided to take another stab at my goal from 2020.  Although I am 6 years late, my modus operandi seems to be better late than never. I have already put in about 4 sessions and can do the climb in two links. I will be returning on Sunday (June 28, 2026) for my 5th session.  If I send the climb, I will write more about the process and the micro beta of the climb itself.

May 25, 2026
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