12-year-old Matt Fultz climbing the crux of Power Man (V.10). The next move goes to the first tic mark on the slab.

Matt realizes failure for his recent project at the Surge Boulder, Power Super Man. Working the project left his fingers raw and blood-blistered.

Katie Fultz, nearly 6 years old, working an estimated V.1 ... with dad, afraid she'll blow the top out.

Dad Steve Fultz giving "strict attention" to Matt, while he prepares for the crux of Power Man (V.10).

Meredith Fultz, three-and-a-half, on the two-foot "boulder" thinking she can outclimb big brother Matt, since she flashed the route. Photo by mom.

12-year-old Matt Fultz going for the very painful Power Super Man — the less-direct version is Power Man (V.10).

12-year-old Matt Fultz does the throw—the crux move— on his version of Power Man (V.10). Photographed by his mom, Jenny Fultz.

Matt on Power Man (V.10) ... two more moves and you hit the crux. A throw, to a tiny sloping hold. (Photo by Jenny Fultz)

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