Author Archives: Mike

Monday Movie – Conrad Anker’s Gear Room

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Mike

Conrad Anker is a living legend in the climbing world. Soft spoken yet driven, I’ve always had a ton of respect for Conrad for the cutting edge climbs he’s done and for the way he lives and carries himself. All … Continue reading →

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Monday Movie – Mayan Smith-Gobat on Punks in the Gym

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Mike

A nice video of Mayan Smith-Gobat climbing in beautiful Arapiles on Punks in the Gym. Enjoy.

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Monday Movie – Nina Caprez & Cedric Lachat

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Mike

This is a great little video with a wonderful story and beautiful imagery. My great grandmother was born in Switzerland and our family has always had a special place for it in our hearts. Nina Caprez cranks this cool looking … Continue reading →

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Resolutions

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Mike

2013 is full blown. Have you asked yourself what you want to do this year? Goals? Resolutions? To-do lists? Whatever you want to call them, it can be motivating to make some resolutions. Setting goals can be a bit like … Continue reading →

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Monday Movie – Making Tommy

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Mike

Tommy Caldwell has long been my candidate for one of the best climbers in the world due to his all-around ability and his big wall free climbing ascents. Plus, he’s a really nice guy. I remember meeting his dad years … Continue reading →

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Monday Movie – Chris Shulte on Independence Pass

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Mike

Climbing movies are a great way to start your week. So, here you go, Chris Shulte on Independence Pass. “The Pass”, as locals here in the Roaring Fork Valley tend to call it, is a favorite summertime destination and the … Continue reading →

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My little voice

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Mike

We all have those little voices in our heads, or at least I do. Sometimes my little voice is the encouraging, positive voice that motivates me to do more and try harder. But, more often than not, the voice is … Continue reading →

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Tech Tip: Rappelling with a GriGri (or Cinch or what have you)

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Mike

Check out my recent Tech Tip on rappelling with a GriGri, Cinch or what have you at Splitter Choss.

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Extreme Botany

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Mike

The idea of getting paid to climb in the Black Canyon almost sounded too good to be true. But, I found myself on the North Rim of the Black Canyon in early June to meet my friend Bernadette, a botanist … Continue reading →

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La Obsesion – Dani Andrada

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Mike

I enjoyed this video about Dani Andrada because it was good to hear from someone else who enjoys putting up new routes as well as rebolting old routes for the benefit of the community. I appreciate the work people put … Continue reading →

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