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Legends Rising: a few thoughts on climbing today

On November 8, 2011 By AB

2011 has been an absolutely legendary year for rock climbing. We’ve seen a crazy number of 5.14c onsights (by Adam and Ramon), the first American woman to climb 9a (Sasha), two 5.15’s sent in a day (Chris), numerous cutting-edge sport climbs, continuing development of V14-plus boulders here (Dave) and abroad, Alex’s mind-bending streak of Yosemite [...]

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Contingent Ascents: Sport Routes on Trad Gear

On September 7, 2011 By AB

There is an interesting phenomenon in climbing that involves what I am going to dub “contingent ascents.” That is,  ascents that often are not cutting edge but garner a lot of attention or interest because the ascent hinges on some kind of contingent. This category of ascents contains a degree of gradation, from the “first [...]

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Milestones

On May 25, 2011 By AB

LIFE IS AN UPHILL ROAD, punctuated by many happy milestones—moments that make the trip seem worth taking. There are the inevitable, profuse potholes, too—and the deeper ones may make you consider abandoning the ride all together. But if everything were easy, it wouldn’t be “fun”—advice I routinely impart to wobbling sport climbers, cussing themselves [...]

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Alpinism is Not Mixed Climbing

On January 13, 2009 By AB

The Ouray Ice Fest is one of the best and biggest climbing festivals in the world. Every year, good friends descend upon this beautiful mountain town to share stories and drink swill. It’s super fun and everyone has a good time, and the Ice Park board does an excellent job of managing and [...]

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