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 SLO Op Climbing Opens Its Doors
After raising over $55,000 from broke college students and pillars of the San Luis Obispo community and two months of construction, SLO-Op Climbing (the country’s first non-profit bouldering gym) opened its doors. SLO Op (an homage to its co-op beginnings in a storage unit) Climbing is a non-profit social club that provides walls open for member climbing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The brainchild of Co-Executive Director Yishai Horowitz, SLO Op has become a central meeting spot for climbers and other athletes in the region.  2009 ARCO ROCK LEGENDS AWARD CERMONY
Chris Sharma won the Salewa Rock Award and Kilian Fischhuber won the La Sportiva Competition Award - The Salewa Rock Award and the La Sportiva Competition Award were handed out in front of a packed crowd which went wild as the Jury's verdict for the climbing Oscars were announced; for the rock category the 17 international specialized magazines had chosen Chris Sharma, alias the King, while the competition category went to none other than Kilian Fischhuber.  21 Questions with Boone Speed
Portland Oregon Based pro-photographer, father and 5.14+ climber, Boone Speed recently had his work showcased on the highly acclaimed and widely respected Feature Shoot website “featuring” photos and interviews with both up-and-coming and established photographers. We slowed down with the 43-year-old Mr. Speed for this exclusive Climbing.com interview to see what he’s been up to.  Screaming Uncle at a Whisper
By Majka Burhardt / MajkaBurhardt.com - Remembering Craig Luebben, Andrew Swanson, Jonny Copp, Micah Dash, Wade Johnson, and John Bachar - Sunday, August 16th was Craig Luebben’s funeral. Four weeks ago, Craig was the last person I saw at a memorial. We had a long conversation about risks, coming home, what makes it worth it, and what makes you stay.  DISABLED BUT NOT DEFEATED
By Edward Grondin / www.camppatriot.org - Camp Patriot’s 3rd Annual Summit to Mt. Rainier - Injury is the soldiers worst nightmare, whether it be a combat injury from an improvised explosive device, small arms fire or a accident during a training exercise, it impacts all soldiers.  The 25,000 Dollar Question: What's the Price of Adventure?
It’s fair to say Scott Mason bit off a little more than he could chew. In April, the Eagle Scout embarked on an ambitious one day traverse of the northern Presidential range in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Early into his hike, he twisted an ankle, but chose to continue. A few miles later, Mason re-considered and opted for a quicker route back to the road, only to find the trail blocked by numerous streams swollen by spring snow melt.  First National Study To Examine Rock Climbing-Related Injuries
In the past decade the popularity of rock climbing has dramatically increased. It has been estimated that rock climbing is now enjoyed by more than 9 million people in the U.S. each year. A new study by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at the Nationwide Children's Hospital found that as the popularity of the sport has escalated, so have the number of injuries.  JOHN BACHAR LIMITED EDITION PHOTOGRAPHS
Photographer Phil Bard is offering six photographs taken of John Bachar from 1982 to 1989, during the height of Bachar's climbing career and public attention as limited edition prints. They will be approx. 11"x14" in size, mounted and issued in editions of 25, signed and numbered. They will be priced at $100 each, plus shipping.  Largest Group of Blind Climbers and Youngest Blind Climber Summit Mt. Kilimanjaro
On June 29, 2009 after a year of training, the largest group of blind climbers and the youngest blind climber set two world records successfully summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro. "Team Kili," as they refer to themselves, left for the summit saying "Many doubted us all along the way, but we persevered. There is no doubt left in our hearts, only the will to succeed and get to 19,340 feet."  FIND A GUIDE - OR WHAT IT TAKES TO BE ONE
Updated 7/10/09 - Featured Guide Profile - Gary Falk of Exum Mountain Guides lives in Jackson, Wyoming: Gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Falk says of mountaineering, "I love covering a lot of terrain in style. The skill set required for safely completing a challenging objective takes years to acquire, and the art of moving efficiently through the mountains is very rewarding." Read interviews with Andrew Klotz, Mark Sedon, Ryan Waters, Marty Molitoris, Ryan Stefiuk, Joseph Vitti, Guy Cotter, Dave Elmore, Dick Jackson, Amos Mac Whiting, Adrian Ballinger , Pete Keane, and Markus Beck.  New Zealand's Mayan Smith-Gobat
Climbing "lifer" Mayan Smith-Gobat is one of New Zealand's top female climbers. She has dedicated her life to climbing and is currently touring Europe, in her van, where there are endless climbing opportunities. Recently in southern France she made quick work of many 5.13's and added to her growing collection of 5.14as, with the newest being Collection Automne Hiver.  50 Awesome Things About Climbing and America
You know it. I know it. American climbing. It’s awesome. Well… I haven’t exactly climbed out the country yet so I’m not sure if I’m an expert on that, but since ignorance occasionally seems to be another tenant of ‘Murkan culture I’m gonna run with it. In honor of Independence Day I’ve decided that we need some good old fashioned Americana in this post.  ARCTURUS - Part 3
Redemption - June 2007 - The Return to Arcturus - When I left the climb in 2006, I was sure that I could complete the route in just a few short days. Upon returning in 2007, I was surprised with the amount of work that the route needed to indeed be safe to climb, yet committing at the same time. After 12 or 13 days of work, living at the base of the timeless giant Half Dome, I rested in a dank Fresno Days Inn and tried to find the strength and courage to complete the looming task that we set out to accomplish last year.  The Dirtbag Diaries - Episode 29: The Dreamer
By Fitz Cahall - "I had convinced myself at that point that my goal was so important it was worth dying for," says alpine master Steve House about his 15-year-old dream of climbing the Rupal Face. Big Dreams require big commitment. We may not all dream on the same scale and commitment levels, but we all share dreams. They pull us through our lives on solid ground.  Footloose and Fancy Free
Videos by Djamila Proft - Andreas Proft is a 36-year-old globe trekker from Saxony, in Eastern Germany, who started climbing about 15 years ago. Andreas and his wife Djamila, are relatively stationary now and have been touring around European climbing areas in their campervan for the last six years. Typically they stay in Germany during the summer and travel to the south (France, Spain or Italy) when it starts getting cold.  Spring Break in the Wallowa Mountains
As I made my way down the mountainside, some insightful notions became increasingly clear. The unstable footing and precarious slopes were irrelevant side thoughts in comparison to my feelings of leaving the mountains this day. It seemed a cruel joke that now, after just realizing the epic importance of such adventure, I would need to abandon it for the exact context in which I compared it to.  Major Phil Packer Climbs El Capitan for Charity: Help for Heroes
Major Packer captured the hearts and minds of millions of people in the UK and around the world when he started the London Marathon on crutches on 26th April, 2009 having taken his first unaided steps just 6 weeks earlier. Major Packer painstakingly covered just 2 miles/day and after 2 weeks, completed the 26.2mile marathon. Now he's climbed Yosemite's El Capitan.  The GOOD MEN PROJECT ANNOUNCES WINNING ESSAY ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A GOOD MAN IN AMERICA TODAY
“Iowa Black Dirt” by Perry Glasser Wins National Writing Contest - The Good Men Foundation, a charitable corporation dedicated to helping organizations provide educational, social, financial and legal support to men and boys at risk, today announced Perry Glasser as the winner of The Good Men Project National Writing Contest (www.goodmenbook.org/winner).  The Dirtbag Diaries - Episode 28: 60 Meters to Anywhere
By Fitz Cahall - "Is there a statute of limitations on finding something you're passionate about? Is there a certain age when learning something new becomes too much to take on, or we become to afraid to fail or afraid to let others see us fail?" writes Brendan Leonard. A few Christmases back, Brendan received a rather strange gift from his brother - an old rope.  Layton Kor Signed Photos
Please the help iconic climbing legend - Layton Kor - by purchasing a signed desert climbing print for $50 plus $5 shipping and handling. ALL proceeds go towards Layton Kor's growing medical expenses. To purchase a print please contact Stewart Green at: LaytonKorPhotos@gmail.com |
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