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Monday Movie – People Are Awesome

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

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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Monday Movie – 35

This week is my birthday so while this video inspires me at any time of the year, it is particularly inspiring this week. Enjoy and get out there. My favorite line: “We all have dreams. But they don’t mean much … Continue reading

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Monday Movie – An Eye at the Top of the World

I recently read Pete Takeda’s An Eye at the Top of the World. Not my favorite book but an interesting story about climbing, the CIA and a Cold War attempt to spy on the Chinese with a plutonium-powered surveillance device. … Continue reading

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Monday Movie – Alex Honnold Free Solos El Sendero Luminoso

Prepare to have your palms sweat while watching Alex Honnold in Mexico on what may be the biggest, hardest free solo ever. Enjoy you Monday!

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Monday Movie – Granite Earth

If you enjoy the TV nature series Planet Earth and if you enjoy climbing and if you enjoy humor, or at least one of the three, chances are you’ll enjoy this bouldering video mockumentary. Happy Monday!

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Monday Movie – The Only Blasphemy

Storyteller John Long narrates his account of a gripping experience while free soloing with the legendary John Bachar in Joshua Tree in the 1970s. Listen below and enjoy the iconic images of the Stonemaster age from Dean Fidelman.

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Monday Movie – The Black Canyon

I’m still a little sore and tired from a great weekend of climbing in the Black Canyon. Rainy weather provided ample excuse for tackling some smaller and easier objectives. The Black can be an intimidating place but incredibly rewarding. It’s … Continue reading

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Monday Movie – 35

Today is a good friend’s birthday. I love birthdays for the chance they provide to reflect on past times and to look forward to the future. They are a great time to think about what’s important and valuable in life. … Continue reading

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Monday Movie – Paige Claasen on To Bolt Or Not To Be

Smith Rock is one of my favorite climbing areas and here’s a great video of Paige Claasen sending the classic 5.14a, To Bolt Or Not To Be. Also, check out the recent podcast with her on the Enormocast. It’s a … Continue reading

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