The Gradeless Climbers Manifesto
Yes, that is what I am proposing; THE CLIMBING LIFE free of the subjective ordinal.
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One Last Hoorah: Patagonia Trip Report
Around a month ago my partner Dave and I came to Patagonia with absolutely no idea what, if anything, we’d be able to accomplish…
Best (or Worst?) Climbing.com Captions
Don’t get me wrong… I don’t hate fun, but some of the absurd captions on climbing.com are more ridiculous than Tuesday Night Bouldering. Here’s one… Read More »Best (or Worst?) Climbing.com Captions
Opinion of a Chinese Reader
Some young people, like myself ten years ago, thought the west must be filled with idealism, democracy, prosperity and fairness. Well, if I have to… Read More »Opinion of a Chinese Reader
Sad Smoky Mountains Ignition: A Call for Action
Climber Alberto Peruffo is planning a sky-wide protest against the Chinese occupation of Tibet…
Filming Towers
There’s really only one thing I can ever expect when I get to shoot a video with Rob Pizem: suffering.
Climbing = Protest
China may have succeeded in closing Mt. Everest for its Olympic Torch bid, clearing the peak of any possible protesters or demonstrations, but it can’t… Read More »Climbing = Protest
Video: The Ice Climbing Polar Bear
Watch Bernard as he epics during a free solo WI5+ climb.
Jamalots, Putty Nutz: Great April Fools Spoofs
In a strange bout of jubilation, maybe I should share a blog that isn’t mean. Just as I was starting to think that nothing climbing-related… Read More »Jamalots, Putty Nutz: Great April Fools Spoofs
Chess. Bridge. Tug of war. Climbing?
If this is climbing in the limelight, sign me up–i don’t think it could get any more humorous.
New Resource for Avoiding Epics
I wanted to share a new website that tells you what the weather is like in popular US climbing areas called www.climbingweather.com…
Reform the 1872 Mining Law
As human-powered outdoor recreation enthusiasts, we all need metal; from climbing carabiners and bike frames to trekking poles and ski edges. The problem lies with… Read More »Reform the 1872 Mining Law