“Harnessing positivity gives us energy for now and for the future.” He’s got energy, that’s for sure. And he wants to keep “riding the stone” for the rest of his life.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Is Your Underground Magma Chamber Rumbling?
It sounds painful but that’s what Mt Fuji is doing. Maybe it means it’ll be erupting soon.
Climbing at Taylors with Women on the Ledge
If you gals would like to go climbing under the expert guidance Russell from VE at Taylors Falls and the encouraging good company of Mel and Lisa, sign up for the Women on the Edge Climbing day. It is May 16. Click here to sign up online. It is sure to be fun!
Harvest and Mary went to Red Rocks
I swiped this photo off fb, apparently that’s what I do. I thought this one was amazing!
Next Year I Gotta Do This
This Petzl video gives a wrap up of the 2010 Red Rock Rendezvous. Next year, I gotta attend the “Climb Like A Girl” seminar so I can learn “how to use technique and footwork instead of muscle power.” That would really help my climbing. Plus, I bet they have cute color coordinated ensembles.
Joshua Tree
After watching this video about climbing in Joshua Tree, I realize it is not for me. I figger:
- You need to look like a model
- You need a very cool vintage car
- You need perfect hair
- And, apparently, you need to run on the highway for a long distance.
So with the clothes, hair and running ability I have, I’ll have to stick to Red Wing or TF.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
“Conquerors Of The Useless”
That’s the subtitle of the film “180ยบ South” about a trip taken by the founders of Patagonia and The North Face to Patagonia 40 years ago.
(It’s nice they made a lot of money because now they own more land in Patagonia than any other person.)
Be First
Got a great idea to be the first one to do something? Apply for “Be First” Sponsorship. Winners for this year are listed here.
They seem a little sassy for me. I was thinking of being the first one to watch all of the videos on YouTube related to climbing. That would be a real butt-buster and, if I could pull it off, certainly worthy of an award.
Dear Climbing Diary
Ow, my hands are sore from all those 10's I climbed last night, so I thought I should take a rest day, but then Jen texted that she was going to be at VE this afternoon and you know I have the FOMO (fear of missing out) so I showed up to join the sistahs, Jen and Amy. Well I did about 3 climbs, SO TIRED! Why? because I worked hard the day before. Well, Don't I always work hard? perhaps, perhaps not. Why? That's a good question. So I cut my losses, said goodbye, and proceeded with my rest day. Do I try hard, generally? That's something to think about. This is a photo of me thinking, you may have never seen that before.
Now Let’s Go All Psych-y
While climbing, have you ever had a
“Corrective Emotional Experience. In a nutshell, a past traumatic event (or a similar one) is relived with a different (better) outcome. This is a good thing.”
This post talks about his experience watching his child climb at an indoor gym as part of their contribution to the “Birthday-Industrial Complex.”
For me (and I'm sure for many others) there is a predictable cycle of emotions:
1. Woo-hoo! My child is not failing! This is good!
2. But I feel strange. Why? Wait for it...
3. I could never have done that at that age. Now I'm angry (the typical fall back emotion for men).
4. Who the Hell is he not to have my problems? It's as if...
5. I'm not failing as a parent. Well, that's not a bad emotion. It's almost pleasant but I remind myself...
6. Not failing as a parent is a life long task. Hmm, now I'm feeling conflicted.
7. But I'm used to feeling conflicted because...
Is this the opposite of watching others make a climb that you can’t? “Boy, I really hope they don’t get that hold that I missed. Then I will know it’s not just my poor skills; it’s really hard.”
But then you get your revenge and have your own Corrective Emotional Experience, when you attempt that climb again and make it.
Lightning Bolt Bouldering
Video of the boulder problem called “Lightning Bolt” in Yosemite Valley. “3D” photosynth here.
Route description here.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Dear Diary
Monday I climbed alone, I wanted to leave after 15 minutes but I decided I would make myself stay an hour. Auto is not a compassionate belayer, he gives "climbing to failure" new meaning, if I fell, he lowered me right to the ground. Lately I have been working on a lot of leading. Good for me, but they are 9's. So suddenly I found myself unable to climb a 10. i was lamenting to Pam, who was about as compassionate as Auto, she said "Really? with the amount you climb? huh." wow, thanks.
I told Levi, he said I should climb 11's, ok. good theory. I saw Ward, he said lead 10's. hmmmm.
Today I went in and I climbed 10's, a 10a then a 10c. YaY! I think I got my confidence back! Then my old belayer Carl showed up. He is a little frugal with the praise but I made a few moves good enough to warrant comment. (they were awesome) I need to look back at my goals. Dare I put an 11 in my sights? we shall see.
~Sunbeam
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Upside Down For 20 Minutes
Monday, May 3, 2010
He Nailed This Yoga Move
Now this looks like some fun kinda yoga.
In the first part of the video, they say “Don’t do this at home.” But that’s only because I don’t have a vintage motorcycle. Otherwise, I would.
And if I had a pair of shorts like the 2nd guy, you could roll right over me too.
If you like frogs, don’t worry because no frogs are harmed by the 3rd guy.
If you’ve ever wanted to pick a table up with your mouth, I think the 4th guy could be your mentor.
Oh, the stomach guy gives me the creeps.
The last few tricks I can already do, so no biggie.
BTW, the last statement he makes about jumping out the window if his guru told him to – no biggie to me either. Lots of peeps tell me all the time to take a flying leap. Isn’t that the same?
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