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Greg and Jeremiah on 09/01/10
It was only a week or so before when I awoke after my first day of climbing after contracting Lyme Disease that getting out of bed was the crux of the day. I rolled my feet to the floor, stood up, and immediately felt as if a truck had hit me head on. My swim session later that day was the slowest I'd had in a couple of weeks, and I wanted to eat the house out of food. I didn't, of course, but if
Climbing Narcissist on 09/01/10
After a quiet month of July, which mainly stemmed from my 2 week vacation, ClimbingNarc.com was firing on all cylinders during the month of August. Here is what you were reading and watching the most during the last 31 days...
Popular Posts & Videos For August 2010 from ClimbingNarc.com
American Alpine Institute on 09/01/10
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Climbing the seracs of Mt Baker. Photo Credit Doug Seitz.
--This is by far the best Mt Baker ice climbing
Climbing the seracs of Mt Baker. Photo Credit Doug Seitz.--This is by far the best Mt Baker ice climbing
Mountains and Water on 09/01/10
On Sunday morning I made a very early morning run up to Boulder Canyon to try the Hug. While standing on the riverbank by the tyrolean crossing and checking the creek for a way across, my feet very suddenly came out from under me and I landed hard on my rear end, resulting in one of the worst falls I have taken in recent memory. I wasn't carrying anything and have been to that site many times before so no excuses, just a sudden slip and fall.
I am still recovering from it but am...
I am still recovering from it but am...
B3Bouldering.com on 09/01/10
Just a bit of news from Lincoln Lake. We had a great day yesterday as the temperatures finally dropped. Snow has already fallen on the summit and it has brought with it crisp conditions! It was probably in the upper 30s in the parking lot but warmed considerably as we got down to the lake. [...]
Rockgrrl.com on 09/01/10
Day 1 - Hobbit Book
“We’re at about 3,093 meters,” Jeremy said. The numbers didn’t really register, we were on top of Mariuolumne Dome having just finished the multipitch climb, Hobbit Book (5.7R). Jeremy added, “that’s over 10,000 feet, the highest I’ve ever done actual rockclimbing”. This was coming from a guy who was not a [...]
The Cleanest Line on 08/31/10
Editor's note: Between the floods in Pakistan, the Gulf oil spill and the anniversary of Katrina it's easy to forget about the 8.8 earthquake and tsunami that brutalized Chile in February. Our Friends at Save the Waves Coalition haven't forgotten...
Climbing Narcissist on 08/31/10
Last year the aptly named Denver Bouldering Club opened its doors to members offering 24 hours access to 1,500+ square feet of dedicated bouldering terrain. Since I've been seeing examples of these co-op type gyms crop up all around the country lately I caught up with the DBC's Lee Payne to learn a bit more about what they have going on at the DBC.
American Alpine Institute on 08/31/10
AAI Guide Alasdair Turner just returned from an incredibly unusual trip. Alasdair was hired to do the rope work for a study on golden eagles. Following is a blog he originally posted on his personal blog last month...
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I just got back from a week of working with WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife. The work was some of the more interesting that I have done this summer. I spent...
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I just got back from a week of working with WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife. The work was some of the more interesting that I have done this summer. I spent...
Mountains and Water on 08/30/10
ADAM ONDRA - a few shots from the movie from BERNARTWOOD on Vimeo.
Not much time for writing as the semester starts. I am wondering exactly how this movie is going to turn out. "The True Story of the Best Climber in the World"?
Send Austin on 08/30/10
Here’s a peek at the inner-workings of your trusted CTM board: Member: I put a permadraw on an easy route. I paid for it myself, because I wanted it there. Detractor: Hmmm, it’s not a good idea to put a permanent draw on a route easy enough that chufftarded noobs could conveivable yard all up [...]
Little Po on 08/30/10
The kick-off trip of LittlePo Adventures has been completed. It was a big success. Every day was full of activities. The trip had a fine balance between active sports, cultural events, and gourmet experiences. Below is the summary of the daily itinerary. To check out the expedition photos, please visit [...]
Climbing Bum on 08/30/10
I will not be updating Climbing Bum any longer. carlotraversi.com will be taking it's place. CHECK IT!
American Alpine Institute on 08/30/10
When I first started mountaineering it became clear to me that there were two things I needed to be successful. And no, I'm not talking about a lighter ice axe or more breathable clothing.
Nope. What I need were legs and lungs.
I realized that I needed to be able to walk uphill forever. And I realized that I needed to be able to breathe while I walked uphill forever.
The problem is that nobody can really walk uphill forever. Going up into the sky on a...
Nope. What I need were legs and lungs.
I realized that I needed to be able to walk uphill forever. And I realized that I needed to be able to breathe while I walked uphill forever.
The problem is that nobody can really walk uphill forever. Going up into the sky on a...
B3Bouldering.com on 08/30/10
A while back I wrote about women in climbing and the general lack of development on their part, in terms of first ascents. This summer a “new” bouldering area was discovered, or at least re-discovered and I have spent much of my free time there. I have put up a couple of problems and [...]
American Alpine Institute on 08/29/10
-- Sept 2 -- Aspen, CO -- Deep Water Solo Film Showing
--Sept 12 -- Bishop, CA --John Cyril Fischer Celebration
-- Sept 16 -- Salt Lake City, UT -- HERA Foundation Climb4Life
-- Sept 18 -- Pocatello, ID -- Pocatello Pump, Idaho State University
-- Sept 19-20 -- Bidsboro, PA --
--Sept 12 -- Bishop, CA --John Cyril Fischer Celebration
-- Sept 16 -- Salt Lake City, UT -- HERA Foundation Climb4Life
-- Sept 18 -- Pocatello, ID -- Pocatello Pump, Idaho State University
-- Sept 19-20 -- Bidsboro, PA --
American Alpine Institute on 08/28/10
Now there is a little joke between my friends and I, that whenever you pass gas at the beginning of a route, it means you are going to send. Something about that upward thrust is just a good omen! Well, this is taking that thought to an extreme level. Be warned, hilarity ensues.
And then, how about just...
Boogie 'til You Poop from Cedar Wright on Vimeo.
And then, how about just...
Splitter Choss on 08/27/10
It was exciting news when I saw the ads for the new Petzl Elia helmet, encouraging Steven Segal to re-grow his manly locks because this was the perfect brain bucket for him. I, like many, laughed at the creativity of the marketing campaign, while at the same time was intrigued by the idea of a helmet that you could rock a pony tail in.