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Ice Conditions 12-28-15

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Mike

Cold temps have made for improved conditions in Rifle and elsewhere in the Glenwood Springs area.  Word on the street is that a number of Redstone climbs have come in although the recent snowfall we’ve received has buried some of … Continue reading →

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Rifle Ice Conditions 12-18-15

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Mike

The ice in Rifle is a go! Kind of 🙂 Things were looking good in Rifle in November but warm temperatures in the first half of December set things back and it’s only in the last week that things have … Continue reading →

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Rifle and Other Ice Conditions 2-3-15

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Mike

“Where are you ice climbing?” I’ve heard that question countless times in the past few weeks. With sunny days temperatures that remind people of spring break in the mountains, it was a warm and dry January. But, the ice is … Continue reading →

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The Life of an Ice Climb – Avocado Gully

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Mike

Ice climbing can be a fickle sport. A lot of climbs take the right mix of moisture and cold temperatures to reliably form. When it works out, it can be incredibly fun. One of my favorite local climbs is Avocado … Continue reading →

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Redemption

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Mike

This piece originally appeared in the Glenwood Springs Post Independent. I paused and pushed my hands into the wet, muddy ground and lifted my head as high as I could. I strained my neck in all directions, looking for a … Continue reading →

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Rifle Ice Conditions 1-10-15

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Mike

Ice season is in full effect on the Western Slope of Colorado. The past week brought warm temperatures in the 40s in the valley, causing some damage on certain climbs around the area. But, most climbs are in great shape … Continue reading →

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Local Ice Conditions 1-5-15

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Mike

2015 is here and so is the local ice. After a warm spell in mid-December that seriously hampered our local ice, the holiday season brought a long period cold weather that has been fabulous for the ice. Hence, there is … Continue reading →

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Rifle Ice Conditions 12-21-14

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Mike

Rifle ice is back! After an excellent, early start to the ice climbing season in Rifle, a long period of warm, sunny weather put an end to things. But, just in time for Christmas, cold weather has returned and with … Continue reading →

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Monday Movie – People Are Awesome

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Mike

People are awesome and this video highlights some awesome stuff people do. Have a great Monday and I hope you do something awesome!

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Monday Movie – Patagonia Promise

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Mike

We’ve been super busy here with climbing! Spring is in the air and the rock has been calling along with a ton of people who are psyched to climb. Now, a return to the Monday Movie, with a thoughtful, inspiring … Continue reading →

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