A Lesson In Good Form.

"Some people climb it slowly." said one of my friends at the climbing gym as I sloppily scramble through an overhung V3. "My feet were falling off and I just wanted to finish the problem." I replied. In retrospect, he was right. I need to slow down a bit, actually I need to slow down

By |2017-12-16T19:34:52+00:00October 22nd, 2010|Climbing|0 Comments

Earth Treks Self Rescue Seminar: Session 2

In part two of the four part self rescue seminar we began by reviewing the belay escape technique we learned a week earlier. We would soon find out that like the instructor said, The belay escape forms the basis for all the skills to come. The focus of this session was rappel rescue, but in

By |2010-09-24T17:30:54+00:00September 24th, 2010|Climbing|0 Comments

Earth Treks Self Rescue Seminar: Session 1

We all know that climbing is inherently dangerous, but that won't stop most of us from diving head first into this complex and enthralling sport. Have you ever found yourself in a sticky situation at the crag or in the backcountry? did you know what to do? Learning self rescue technique Is a excellent way

By |2017-12-16T19:34:53+00:00September 20th, 2010|Climbing|0 Comments

Summit For Someone 2011

In 2011 I will be participating in a Summit For Someone climb benefiting Big City Mountaineers. Big City Mountaineers is a Non-Profit organization aimed at getting at risk urban youth outdoors and learning about themselves, teamwork and other skills. I will be climbing a renown North American Peak or Possibly Kilimanjaro in Africa as a

By |2010-09-07T12:18:15+00:00September 7th, 2010|Climbing|0 Comments