Adventure for the Obscurist

Professional inspiration that will make you mindgasm! Much respect...

Pebble Wrestling

Where at Smith Rock can you find almost fully horizontal roof climbing? The answer.... in very few places. However, just beyond the crowded frontside climbing and back past The Monkey lies this amazing bloc known as the Monkey Boulder. With long moves and intricate foot beta, this mega problem "Monkey in the Middle" takes the proudest cave line heading straight out the middle of the boulder. On quality rock with a tricky sequence, this problem is a must do. Consisting of several long crux moves that require precise body tension and tough skin, I'm psyched to have finally finished this project so my fingers can finally regenerate.

Filmed and Edited by: Brian Mosbaugh

Musical Artist: Wesley Avery "My Dark Orchestra"
http://www.myspace.com/wesleyaverymusic

Smith Rock Highlines...

UPDATE:
I'm currently in the process of filming and organizing video footage that will document all the highlines currently established, and those that will be newly rigged, at Smith Rock. Anyone who is interested in walking new lines and helping to rig, I cordially invite you to join. I need help in many logistical ways and I want to accurately and genuinely capture the Highline community/lifestyle. I will be filming and rigging as the weather permits from now until late Spring. Thanks to all those that will be a part of this project. Let's get our send on!

~Brian

Photo by Thomas Sloss

Grolsch Expedition Highline Tour 2009-2010

So psyched! The first part of a traveling series documenting the Grolsch Expedition highline tour from 2009-2010. I was invited to accompany this international group of talented highliners, climbers and adventurous folk from Poland and the US on an epic highline/climbing trip around the country for three months. I can say with absolute certainty that my life has never been the same since this trip. It was a turning point in my highline career and life experience, from which I have never been the same person since... I love all who were, and continue to be, a part of this journey!

Liquid Gravity: Sahalie Falls FA

First crossing of the beautiful Sahalie Falls highline along the McKenzie River in Oregon. This amazing line was walked and established by Kurt Staheli and myself, measuring in at 75 feet long and 120 feet above the cascading water below. The constant mist and updrafts of wind made for a continuous rainbow visual below the line which added to the inspiring exposure and powerful energy of the waterfall itself. A must repeat line that I plan to get more footage of in the spring with the GoPro POV perspectives. Filmed by the talented "Old Greg" Garretson.

Musical Artist: Andrew Bird "Tenuousness"

Mexican Chicken: Hueco Tanks, TX

Mexican Chicken es Pollo Mexicano from Brian Mosbaugh on Vimeo.

This classic roof/highball problem "Mexican Chicken" in Hueco Tanks, TX, was filmed and edited by a fellow traveling climber whom I have unfortunately lost contact information with. If you ever get a chance to see this B, thanks so much buddy!

Moab Swinglines

When highliners decide to get creative with a little extra rigging, time and ropes: the "Swingline" is thus created. Here is some extra footage from the 3rd annual 2010 G.G.B.Y. (Gobble Gobble Bitches Yeah) gathering in Moab, UT. The first swingline was done off of a newly bolted highline ("God Loves Americans" 150') at the Silt Road Bowl and the last/biggest swingline is from the infamous Fruit Bowl onto "Dean's Baseline" (120'). The concluding mega swing was eventually jumped with two full 60 meter ropes at its furthest point... a lot of stretch and a lot of swing! Enjoy...

This video was originally posted to an old youtube account that I forgot the password to and can no longer access, so I decided to repost it here in a higher definition edit. Special thanks to Heinz Zak for his company and photos, Andy Lewis for lending us gear in need and being a crazy monkey fool, Somewherelseland crew for rigging and being psyched, Ryan Matson for his awesome cooking skills and outstanding generosity, Brent and Canyon Cain for allowing us to invade your home and hosting so many monkeys sleeping on the floor, and to so many others that I am most likely forgetting... Keep it slack!

Musical Artist: Kings of Leon "Taper Jean Girl"