Daily Photo - The Man In The Rock Bill and I were on our way out of Moab and heading toward the Ice Cream Parlor wall for a day of climbing. The Ice Cream Parlor wall sits a few miles down a desolate canyon along a dirt road, so the drive out took a bit
Daily Photo - Desert Solitare It was early August and the heat was blazing. We had just finished an emergency pit stop for new front tires on my Grand Vitara. We were east bound, headed for Moab and a few days of climbing and camping fun. This was my first time in the beautiful area
Daily Photo - The Stairs To Delicate Arch After an emergency tire replacement in Richfield, Utah and 250 dollars spent, we arrived in Moab. With our stomachs full of local food and beer, My friend Bill and I hunkered down for a windy night in the desert. The next day It was 97 degrees and
By - Bill Urbanski One sure sign that rock climbing has hit the mainstream is its recent appearance in several current television ads. Miller Lite injected a humorous look at climbers into its “un-manly” series. Heating and air-conditioning company Service Experts also used humor in a pitch featuring an “expert” ice climber. For a more
September 2, 2011 GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado – The allure of the desert tower has long held sway over my climbing Psyche. When I first laid eyes on Devils Tower in Wyoming in 2004, I knew I had to climb it – and I didn’t even start climbing seriously until 2009. I’ve since climbed Devils Tower
September 1, 2011 MOAB, Utah – The original plan was to climb Red Rocks, just outside of Vegas. But with triple digit temperatures forecast, Patrick and I headed north and east in search of cooler climates to climb. We passed up Zion (too hot), and Mount Hayden along the Grand Canyon North Rim
For a long time, I have been passionate about travel and adventure, but was always limited by the constraints of a normal day job. Considering things like climbing Denali, or setting out on a month long cross country epic were very appealing yet just out of reach. This will all be changing at the end
Last night I saw 127 hours during its second run in theaters. Though I have wanted to see this film since its announcement, I wasn't sure what to expect. The pacing and length of the film were well done; I wasn't bored at any point during this film. Danny Boyle, the film's director, didn't over-inflate