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I was recently trying to compile a list of climbers with accounts on Twitter, but found out Rock Climber Girl beat me to it! Luckily, I barely started my list so I’m currently helping edit and maintain her list of climbers who use Twitter.If you use Twitter, please check the wiki and if you’re not on it, fill out this form and we’ll get you added.

Somewhat of an older video (the ascent was in April of 2008), but great footage nonetheless – Dave Graham on the first ascent of The Island (V15) at Coquibus Rumont, Fontainebleu (via TubeGuide).

Lynn Hill has sent Chablanke (V11/V12) in Hueco Tanks, Texas making this the 7th female ascent of the problem.While it’s always to great to hear about strong sends from young(er) climbers, I’m always most impressed with news from climbers past the age of 40. I suppose it’s because as I get older I gain more inspiration knowing it’s still possible to climb harder!

In the past I’ve occasionally made pleas to climbing bloggers for various pet-peeves, so long time readers should find my new one none too surprising.As more climbing blogs proliferate, one thing driving me nuts is how so many posts are written on trip reports, climbing areas, and photos with no mention of the actual climbing location!Please, fellow climbing bloggers consider to mention the area’s location in your post.

A few weeks ago, I had a chance to check out the bouldering at Morrison in Colorado. It was an unusually gray and cloudy day, so I didn’t get many pictures, but I did want to write up my mini summary of the area.First off, Morrison is the kind of bouldering area where you will definitely need beta from the locals.

Looking for upcoming climbing events including comps, slideshows, and festivals? Check out the new All Climbing Events Calendar.I’ve tried forever to find a single comprehensive list of climbing events, but they were scattered across numerous sites. So All Climbing is putting together the most comprehensive list anywhere. Check it out and if you see a missing event let us know.

I received an interesting press release from Bay Area Wilderness Training that many of you may find useful – do some fund raising, bag some big peaks, and get free gear.What better way is there to climb a fantastic peak and help kids at the same time?You can join Climbing For Kids and kill two birds with one stone. You canclimb your choice of one of the 5 greatest peaks in North America and giveinner-city kids the chance to go camping in the outdoors.

While print magazines are rapidly becoming less and less relevant, some of us still subscribe (like me!) and would like to see them improve.I received an email from Climbing Magazine with a link to their annual reader survey for both subscribers and non-subscribers. The survey is rather long, but I highly recommend filling it out and letting them know how to improve the magazine.

If you climb in the Colorado Front Range, please read the following announcement posted recently on Mountain Project:The Flatirons Climbing Council (FCC) has received a generous matching-funds offer to encourage donations. The donor has agreed to match up to $1,000 in donations received by Dec 31. The FCC uses donations to purchase materials and supplies for various projects in the Flatirons. Coordinated with the City of Boulderâ??s Open Space and Mountain Parks department, projects include trail / access work to the Third Flatiron, Gregory Ampitheatre, Flagstaff bouldering areas, the Mickey Mouse Wall and the wildly popular Flagstaff Trash Bash.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone! Hopefully Santa Claus brought you some cool climbing gear for Christmas! If so, leave a comment and let us know what fun new gear you’ll get to play with in the new year.