A climbing blog for those with short attention spansSubscribe via RSS feedSubscribe via email About Ask or Contact Twitter SERIESIdeal Climber HousesNew Route PotentialMy PhotosAmazing Mountains Click here to go to a random classic climbing book on Amazon var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-12878634-33']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Tumblr (3.0; @climbsme)http://climbs.me/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4r2z44kbQ1r931g9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Because stairs are lame.</p>http://climbs.me/post/23949923243http://climbs.me/post/23949923243Mon, 28 May 2012 14:45:04 -0600climbingrock climbingindoor climbinggym climbingawesomedesigninterior design<a href="http://www.supertopo.com/tripreport/tripreport.php?articleid=11479">The Northeast Buttress of Higher Cathedral Rock</a>: <p>Awesome photo trip report on SuperTopo from a classic Yosemite Route.</p>http://climbs.me/post/23781500199http://climbs.me/post/23781500199Fri, 25 May 2012 23:27:54 -0600climbingrock climbingyosemitecaliforniatravel<a href="http://www.cracked.com/article_19385_the-5-most-badass-things-done-while-conquering-mountain.html">The 5 Most Badass Things Done While Conquering a Mountain</a>: <p>Awesome.</p>http://climbs.me/post/23674255948http://climbs.me/post/23674255948Thu, 24 May 2012 09:44:00 -0600climbingrock climbingmountainsmountain climbingmountaineering<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4hmqgqtVc1r931g9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://climbs.me/tagged/new-route-potential/">New Route Potential</a> #10: On the coast of Palawan Island, The Philippines</p>http://climbs.me/post/23617528912http://climbs.me/post/23617528912Wed, 23 May 2012 12:15:52 -0600climbingrock climbingnew route potentialphilippinestravelbeachseaoceanwaterwowbeautifulstunningnaturesceneryoutdoors<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4fo27beZL1r931g9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Heh.</p>http://climbs.me/post/23549520496http://climbs.me/post/23549520496Tue, 22 May 2012 10:49:19 -0600funnyclimbingboulderingphilosoraptormemeawesomerock climbing<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m46duqThcI1r931g9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Niiiiiice.</p>http://climbs.me/post/23233337147http://climbs.me/post/23233337147Thu, 17 May 2012 10:30:26 -0600campingclimbingoutdoorsadventurehammocktenthammocks<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m40td7lcD91r931g9o10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m40td7lcD91r931g9o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m40td7lcD91r931g9o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m40td7lcD91r931g9o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m40td7lcD91r931g9o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m40td7lcD91r931g9o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m40td7lcD91r931g9o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m40td7lcD91r931g9o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m40td7lcD91r931g9o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m40td7lcD91r931g9o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Pics from a funky tower I soloed last week. More pics and info <a href="http://www.thealoof.com/solo-ascent-pierced-nipple-tower-echo-canyon/">here</a>.</p>http://climbs.me/post/23042309709http://climbs.me/post/23042309709Mon, 14 May 2012 10:19:54 -0600climbingrock climbingutahtowersolosoloingoutdoorsadventure<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/uQITWbAaDx0?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>This guy free dives into a giant hole in the sea floor and then climbs up the sides of it to get back out. The whole video is pretty cool, and the climbing part stars at <a href="http://youtu.be/uQITWbAaDx0?t=3m">3:00</a>.</p>http://climbs.me/post/22843391872http://climbs.me/post/22843391872Fri, 11 May 2012 09:34:37 -0600climbingrock climbingdivingseafree divingvideovidawesome<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3s77igmTs1r931g9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A boulderer’s dream come true? [More pics <a href="http://w3.calema.ca.gov/WebPage/oeswebsite.nsf/OpenBranchContent/4B6D4F9BABA00E5388257421006CF069?OpenDocument">here</a>.]</p>http://climbs.me/post/22782914256http://climbs.me/post/22782914256Thu, 10 May 2012 10:10:32 -0600boulderingrock climbingclimbingoutdoorscalifornianatureadventure<p>I&#8217;ve been climbing a lot of long, moderate routes lately (my favorite kind of climbing) and here are the trip reports I&#8217;ve written up. All of the routes are here in Utah.</p> <ul><li><a href="http://www.thealoof.com/a-solo-ascent-of-geurts-ridge-5-5-1500-on-mt-olympus/">A Solo Ascent of Geurt’s Ridge (5.5, 1,500′) on Mt. Olympus</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thealoof.com/climbing-and-rappelling-wilsons-arch-near-moab-utah/">Climbing (and Rappelling) Wilson’s Arch Near Moab, Utah</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thealoof.com/grumpies-harkonnen-castle-arches-national-park/">The 2nd (?) Ascent of Grumpies, Harkonnen Castle, Arches National Park</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thealoof.com/ancient-art-topo-photos/">My Second Time Up Ancient Art (5.9 C0, 4 pitches)—Topo and Photos</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thealoof.com/led-by-sheep-aries-butte-zion-national-park/">Climbing Led By Sheep (5.7, 800’) on Aries Butte in Zion National Park</a></li> </ul>http://climbs.me/post/22719041822http://climbs.me/post/22719041822Wed, 09 May 2012 10:01:45 -0600climbingrock climbingphotosmy photostrip reportsoutdoorsnaturetraveltravelingutahmoabzion<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3nvqt7BKP1r931g9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Lyle Closs on Albert’s Tomb, Organ Pipes, Mt Wellington, Tasmania Australia 1974” <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29585346@N07/2770483226/">[Source]</a></p>http://climbs.me/post/22592355619http://climbs.me/post/22592355619Mon, 07 May 2012 10:42:29 -0600climbingrock climbingawesomewowadventureaustraliatraveloutdoorsphotophotographytasmania<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3ityhVKgW1r931g9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I just got back from climbing this. That’s my friend on top. Pretty cool, eh?</p>http://climbs.me/post/22408511146http://climbs.me/post/22408511146Fri, 04 May 2012 17:15:52 -0600my photosclimbingrock climbingphotooutoorsadventure<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3i6ylCRJt1r931g9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://climbs.me/tagged/new-route-potential/">New Route Potential</a> #10: Devetashka Cave, Bulgaria</p>http://climbs.me/post/22383702869http://climbs.me/post/22383702869Fri, 04 May 2012 08:59:09 -0600bulgariatravelrock climbingclimbingeuropesport climbingtravelingphotophotography<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/41071303" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>This is a pretty crazy climbing wall concept.</p>http://climbs.me/post/22327060110http://climbs.me/post/22327060110Thu, 03 May 2012 11:24:06 -0600climbingrock climbinggym climbingdesignindustrial designtrainingindoor climbing<a href="http://www.climbing.com/exclusive/features/a_question_of_balance/"> Six essential yoga poses for climbers</a>: <p>I’m not much of a yoga guy but I did go to a class last night and I’m nice and sore this morning. I know a lot of people swear by yoga for helping their climbing, so check out this article, try it out, go to a class, and see if it works for you.</p>http://climbs.me/post/22196670342http://climbs.me/post/22196670342Tue, 01 May 2012 10:04:18 -0600yogaclimbingrock climbingoutdoorsfitnessworkouttraining<a href="http://www.climbing.com/exclusive/features/10_things_you_didnt_know_about_bouldering_grades/">10 Things You Didn't Know about Bouldering Grades</a>: <p>Interesting article on Climbing.com</p>http://climbs.me/post/22124654878http://climbs.me/post/22124654878Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:19:44 -0600climbingrock climbingboulderingoutdoorsadventure<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m35fjmog0t1r931g9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Now <em>that’s</em> a crash pad. Read the story <a href="http://www.cuindependent.com/2012/04/26/bear-tranquilized-in-tree-near-will-vill/34196/">here</a>.</p>http://climbs.me/post/21919948133http://climbs.me/post/21919948133Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:35:46 -0600climbingfunnywtfrock climbingboulderingbearanimalscolorado<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m33jy6U2Ag1r931g9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://climbs.me/tagged/ideal-climber-houses/">Ideal Climber Houses</a> #12: Aescher-Wildkirchli on Säntis (that’s the name of the mountain), Switzerland</p>http://climbs.me/post/21854902060http://climbs.me/post/21854902060Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:15:41 -0600ideal climber housesclimbingrock climbingmountainsswitzerlandeuropephotophotographytraveltraveling<p>I <a href="http://climbs.me/post/20034299073/just-bought-crash-pad">mentioned</a> three weeks ago that I bought a crash pad after not having bouldered for several years. I bought it mainly because it&#8217;s hard for me to find partners that want to climb as often as I climb and that also have the time flexibility that I have.</p> <p>Well, I never went bouldering. In the last few weeks I&#8217;ve been climbing <a href="http://climbs.me/post/20843445872/me-yesterday-on-top-of-ancient-art-for-the-second">in Moab</a> and several areas <a href="http://climbs.me/post/21240766820/me-on-top-of-a-route-i-bolted-last-week-here-in">around Salt Lake</a>, but I haven&#8217;t gone bouldering. I just wasn&#8217;t psyched to boulder. </p> <p>Now, I have done some toprope soloing with my Gri Gri recently and really enjoyed it. I spent some time this morning researching the setups that other people use to TR solo and found that the most-recommended is the dual Petzl Mini Traxion setup. This is what the setup looks like:</p> <p><img alt="Dual Mini Traxions" height="598" src="http://www.supertopo.com/photos/1/71/138637_31022_L.jpg" width="600"/><br/><em>[photo <a href="http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1038522/Petzl-Mini-Traxion-Self-Belay-Human-Error-almost-tragedy">source</a>]</em></p> <p>You anchor the rope at the top of the climb, hang something from the bottom of the rope that keeps the rope somewhat taught, and then attach the Mini Traxions as shown in the photo. As you climb, the rope runs through both pulleys and if you fall, the camming action of the pulleys kicks in and they hold you on the rope. (You really only need one pulley but the second is a backup.)</p> <p>So I took my crash pad back to REI (it was unused) and got two Mini Traxions instead. Now whenever I can&#8217;t find a partner, I&#8217;ll do some toprope soloing. </p> <p>I plan on doing some TR soloing later on in the week (in between a trip to Moab tomorrow and to Zion on Saturday) and will let everyone know how it goes.</p>http://climbs.me/post/21672155865http://climbs.me/post/21672155865Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:21:22 -0600climbingrock climbingsoloingsoloadventureoutdoorsoutsidetoproping<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2xzspXSaa1r931g9o1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>Mountain goats on a dam in Italy. <a href="http://www.wjla.com/pictures/2012/04/daily-eye-wonder-april-2012/picture-1-of-6-take-a-very-close-look-20511-1402.html">Click here for more pics</a> (and yes, you want to see more pics).</p>http://climbs.me/post/21653213531http://climbs.me/post/21653213531Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:12:25 -0600damitalygoatsibexanimalswowamazingclimbingrock climbingoutdoorsnatureadventurehiking