Cool Video of Champion Climbers Resting On A Ledge

Now this is the way to rest on a ledge so you're prepared for the next big pitch. (There's a lesson to learn from this video: please help your climbing partners get up on the ledge.)

If player doesn't work, watch it here.

Danger Signs

Some signs are very clear, some signs you can get the gist of what they mean. But some just make you wonder."What shouldn't I be doing!?" I'm glad there are no signs at Red Wing.

Black Hills Climbing

I know the "A" team - Mike, The Warden and Todd - are off to Spearfish this week. They may or may not email us with updates. (Mike might do that, I know Ward won't.) We'd especially like to know which type of coffee helps them climb the best.

I'd like to know if anyone is interested in climbing in the Black Hills area near the end of July. I'm somewhat open to dates and am thinking it'd be a 4 day trip. Let me know.

Anyone for Red Wing on Monday?

Anyone want to climb on Monday at Red Wing? I have the day off and can climb anytime after 11am or so.

Spearfish Canyon Song

Based on what Mike told me today about your trip to Spearfish and the necessity of getting good coffee there, I found a song for you. But after 2 hours of trying to post it , I turned it into a video. (It's racy so guard your children's eyes.)

If the above player doesn't work, click here. 

Mostly Sunny Sunday

Except for when it rained. We hid out here until the sun reappeared. Then QD and I climbed Looking for Lust and He did a great job under cruddy conditions on Cool Cats. Ward, Todd and Mike headed for the sunny side where it was drier. It wasn't the heat so much as it was the humidity, Close.
This is brief but there were a few of us there. So more posts are expected.

Happy fourth of july to me!

I got paid this wendnesday so I decided to splurge and go all out here is what I got. An Edelweiss Flashlight Dynamic Rope, and 12 black diamond freewire quick draws!

Here's A Way To Build Strength At The Gym

But I don't think they'd let us pull another climber off the wall. (They're no fun.) And are they wearing the new prAna line of super tight clothing? I kinda like it. 

Kinda Like Climbing at Willow

If the river were closer to the cliff at Willow and a tad deeper, climbing there would be like this short video. Oh, yeah, the weather would have to be better and there wouldn't be any snakes or bugs. Otherwise, it's just like Willow.

The Weirdest Thing We Saw in France.

Weirder yet, he was the only one we saw in

Mayrinhac.

We also saw bars on the windows in the shape of lovely interlocking hearts. Nothing says love, like Iron Bars.

5¢ 4th

Another great day at the bluff. Perfect weather few climbers and a visit by the local fox. Wish I had a picture. Todd and I got an early start (1st car at the parking area) and didn’t see anyone until after our 4th climb. Got a good pump and home by 1:00. Todd’s Monte Carlo got us to bluff in record time. 40 minute from my house to the bluff – no stops…….
Oh ya and I found a nickel to go with the two pennies I found on Wed. I’ll be able to fund a new pair of shoes in 2020 at this rate!
Have a great 4th.

Today I'm Stuck on the Alps

A few years ago, we went mountain biking in Chamonix. We also did this:

After You've Climbed the Eiger

Here's a quick way to get down.

Here's a story of a recent climb up the North Face of the Eiger.

A Wingsuit Might Help for Those Long Falls

For those whippers, one of these suits might help. The French sure know how to use their mountains to do fun stuff.

Top Pitch of Independence Monument

 

This is the top pitch of the route Lisa mentions below. Maybe the Colorado boys should do it.