What indoor rock climbing gives up compared to outdoor climbing, it makes up for in convenience. Within an hour, a climbing buddy and I can usually squeeze in four or five climbs. No wonder I’ve climbed inside a gym far more often than outside.
It’s kind of funny, but I almost missed my own article in Fort Collins Now until a reader alerted me to it today, five days after the fact. Apparently, “The Joy of Scampering Up Plastic” was published last Friday (March 7, 2008). You can download the article here (PDF, 696 KB).
Such a shame. For most of the year, Rhea, Cooper, and I had squandered our rock climbing memberships at Miramont Lifestyle Fitness, climbing only 1-3 times a month for many months due to other commitments. But the last couple of months — particularly after the St. George Marathon and Boulder 100 were over — we had started to climb a lot more frequently — as much as two times per week. Continue reading »
“I can’t believe that we get to visit Lynn Hill!” I exclaimed to Ann and Stacey who were visiting for the weekend.
Lynn Hill — for those who don’t know — is the Lance Armstrong of rock climbing and perhaps the most famous and photographed female rock climber in the whole world. In 1979, she was the first woman to establish a 5.12+/5.13 (Ophir Broke in Ophir, Colorado). She is probably most known for making the first free ascent of the Nose Route on Yosemite’s El Capitan in 1993 — a feat not duplicated for 10 years. Very soon she’ll even be gracing the cover of the 30th Anniversary edition of Outside Magazine.
It turns out she is also a friend of Stacey. Continue reading »
Bouldering comp at City Beach dubbed Fire.
Pics from the Water Bouldering Comp at City Beach.
