With climbing shoes there seems to be a dichotomy of opinions on fit and performance. It’s impossible to please everyone with such divided desires. Do you want stiffness or sensitivity? Tight shoes or comfort? Crack climbing or Sport? Laces or Velcro? Down-turned or flat? With the addition of the Katana Lace, La Sportiva has rounded [...]
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m super psyched for our spring break trip to Indian Creek. Not only do I LOVE crack climbing, especially beautiful Creek splitters, but I’ve also learned from experience that I need to put in the work and training to prepare myself for a successful trip. So training is what I’ve been [...]
The shoulder is an often overlooked but very important part of a climber’s anatomy. Many people will focus on finger or forearm strength and forget about this crucial joint. Others are all too aware of their shoulders, having suffered injures, dislocations and even surgery. Taking care of your shoulders will help you avoid sitting on [...]
When buying a car they say you always want to be flexible about the color. One is not supposed to get caught up in the aesthetics. I just couldn’t help it. I wanted BLUE! (Form over function…) Also, I’m a Subaru guy; they have been my favorite for a long time. So why am I [...]
Given the month of January to take into account my fitness and focus, I feel ready to be hopeful for 2011. Unmet goals can be seen as failure, but I like to start by aiming high. It is hard to know how the year will unfold. I am excited for 2011 and my “success” will [...]
One of my climbing goals for myself for 2011 is to work on projecting climbs. I have a strong tendency to idolize my dream climbs and save them for an onsight go. Sometimes, this works out great (as with Sunshine Dihedral). Other times, it does not. Although onsighting is a great skill to have, I [...]
The concept of a super fuzzy fleece is not a new one. I have been attracted to them for a while, but until now, I’ve always been disappointed: I’ve had major fit or function issues. Although it isn’t perfect, the Patagonia Hi-Loft R3 (revamped for Fall 2010) is pretty darn awesome. As a functional mid-layer, [...]
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