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My little voice

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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Another Reason to Climb

I’m never short on reasons to climb, but just in case you need another one, here it is: A study that suggests women find climbing the sexiest sport and are attracted to climbers.

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Community Service

Climbing is a sport where it’s pretty easy to take and never have to give. Few areas have fees of any sort so beyond the expense of gear and gas, climbing is free. Recently, I’ve been relegated to climbing close … Continue reading

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Amish vacationers exhilarated by their Glenwood adventure

A couple weeks ago we had an amazing time taking a large group of vacationing Amish out climbing. They took to climbing like pure naturals and had a great energy and spirit about it that was inspiring. Our local newspaper … Continue reading

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When the Levee Breaks

Putting in new routes always carries certain challenges and obstacles, which is part of the allure for route developers like myself. New routing offers and adventuresome break from the day-to-day clipping of bolts or reading of topos for established routes. … Continue reading

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Yosemite Sport Climbs & Top Ropes Review

Halfway up the pitch, I fruitlessly shook my lactate-filled arms, perplexed by the chalk a long reach away in the opposite direction of where I found myself perched. Chris swore the pitch was 10+, but now I heard a faint … Continue reading

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