description The Process Overview
The Process stands as a significant modern bouldering problem located in Bishop, California. This route is notable for its exceptional height reaching over 33 feet and consistently assessed at V16 difficulty. Daniel Woods first completed The Process, establishing it as a benchmark challenge for advanced boulderers globally. It’s primarily intended for experienced climbers seeking demanding highball ascents and those interested in observing innovative climbing techniques.
help The Process FAQ
Who completed the first ascent of The Process in Bishop?
Daniel Woods made the first ascent of The Process on the Buttermilks' Grandpa Peabody boulder in 2015. He proposed V16, although the problem has attracted discussion about both its grade and exact finishing line.
Why is The Process considered a highball boulder problem?
The line climbs a very tall face on the massive Grandpa Peabody boulder, far above ordinary bouldering height. Its difficult moves and dangerous upper section make pads, experienced spotters, and careful risk assessment essential.
What is the controversy over The Process and Lucid Dreaming?
Both are elite problems on Grandpa Peabody, but they follow different lines and present different risks. Lucid Dreaming, first climbed by Paul Robinson, is famous for a very hard low crux, while The Process continues through a sustained highball line.
Is The Process a sport-climbing route with bolts?
No, it is a boulder problem and has no rope or protection bolts. Climbers rely on crash pads and spotters, even though a fall from its upper moves could have serious consequences.
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