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The Olympic torch reaches the summit of Mt. Everest Rocky Mountain National Park may get wilderness protection Dream in Vertical takes us on a Bishop bouldering trip with tons of pics Barbara Zangerl makes first female ascent of Pura Vida (8A+/B) in Magic Wood, Switzerland Daniel Woods completes new 8c in Magic Wood Check CAMP […]
There’s been numerous articles recently written on the problems that have surfaced regarding Nalgene bottles. Since most climbers own one of these, I decided to look into what is actually going on. I was in the REI in Bailey’s Crossroads, Virginia recently and I didn’t see a single Nalgene bottle on the shelves. A foreboding […]
I was introduced to Nau by Andrew Hyde during my trip to Boulder in March. During a brief chat at the TechStars office, Andrew recommended I stop by the Nau store in Boulder before leaving. He praised the quality of their sustainable clothing and fact that the company was founded by former Patagonia employees. So […]
The Backcountry Blog points us to a video from Gregory climbing packs interviewing Joe Kinder along with some great bouldering and sport climbing footage in Utah.
Spanish climber Rafael Guillen dies on Dhaulagiri Adam Ondra sends Unplugged (9a) in Frankenjura, Germany Daniel Woods sends first ascent of Metamorphosis (8b+/V14) in Switzerland’s Magic Wood David Lama and Anna Stöhr won the second stage of the Bouldering World Cup 2008 Dr. Topo releases Big in Japan Double Feature to DVD Interview with Henry […]
I’m a firm believer that a serious boulderer needs three types of crash pads. First, there’s the all-around workhorse crash pad. At a standard size of about 40″ by 50″ feet, this pad will take care of the vast majority of your bouldering needs. Most crash pad models fall into this category and you likely […]
Want to be sponsored by an outdoor equipment manufacturer? GoPro is accepting sponsorship applications for 2008. GoPro outfits top amateur athletes with its wearable digital video cameras. They appear to be focused on racing sports, but why not climbing? I could see attaching a small camera to a helmet while climbing… I doubt the footage […]
Daniel Woods finished third in the first bouldering World Cup of 2008 in Austria. Steph Davis sends testpiece Concepcion near Moab, Utah. Dave Graham completes V15 at Fontainebleau, France (via Joost). Dave Macleod to highlight the 15th Annual International Climbers Festival in Lander, Wyoming. Everest film by David Breashears to air on PBS uesday, May […]
I cannot wait to get my hands on a pair of the new La Sportiva Miura VS velcro shoes. The lace-up Miura’s have been my shoe of choice for the past several years, so I’m eager to see how a velcro version stacks up. I’m encouraged by the product description: Velcro lace up version of […]
Video of Lauren Lee on Captain Fantastic (5.13c) in the Virgin River Gorge: (via La Sportiva and Momentum VM)