Almost two years ago now (wow), Andrew and I were in the thick of a 6 month climbing trip. The trip was great and all, but I want to talk about how it ended… We just kind-of got tired and went home. Being on the road & climbing all the time is exhausting (physically and [continue reading]
Feb 282012
Feb 202012
The hike back to our first accent could easily be a destination in and of itself. The sandstone monoliths reaching for the sky all around us were glowing brilliant reds, browns, and blacks in the rich morning sunlight. I slowly hiked uphill behind my best friend and climbing partner, Eli Powell, trying to take it [continue reading]
The more I climb, the more I find myself using my thumbs. The first thumb technique most climbers learn is the crimp. By tossing the thumb over the index fingernail, the climber can enhance a small hold and stabilize pulling movement. But beyond that, a thumb is a fat, useless piece of flesh, like a [continue reading]
Feb 122012
It’s been a winter full of afternoons holding weather that teeters just on the cold side of those sixty-degree sunny days that make thousands of Boulder-area climbs beg for ascents. Andrew and I were lucky enough to find two beautiful Saturdays promising warm weather, and we headed outside to climb Bitty Buttress in Boulder Canyon, [continue reading]
Feb 082012
I’m excited about the future of ClimbingHouse. Two new contributors are coming aboard, Tyler Scheer and Will Oviatt. If you’ve followed our website, you are probably already familiar with both of them. I’ve completely overhauled the About page to introduce Tyler and Will, to reflect the current contributors and to tell the story of ClimbingHouse. [continue reading]
Feb 052012
We’ve been getting settled into our lives in the Bay Area. Check back soon for accounts of our new digs. Despite the business of moving and starting a new job, Lizz and I have made it out for a few days on the rock. I recently got a new camera, with some kind help from [continue reading]
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