Climbing’s Last Big-Wall Challenge: Free-Climbing El Capitan’s Dawn Wall
On Dec. 27, climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson started free-climbing El Capitan’s “Dawn Wall” in Yosemite Valley. If climbed successfully, it will be the[Read More…]
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Hiking Vedauwoo
Vedauwoo attracts climbers from all over the world, each coming to conquer it’s mysterious rock formations and is known as a hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding destination.
An Introduction to Bouldering
Bouldering is a sport enjoyed by many climbers; some boulder to train for the outdoor sport and traditional routes and others prefer to forgo the technical aspects of rock climbing and focus on simple technique in a low but physically demanding environment.
Mildred Lakes: Skokomish Wilderness
After crossing the creek you gain the largest amount of elevation very quickly. Switchbacks are difficult enough by themselves, and these also come with roots and a couple of areas where hands are needed for scrambling. A 1,000 feet are quickly gained in less than a mile (from 3,000 to 4,000 feet).
Find a New Passion – Rock Climbing
So without further ado I will teach you how to become a rock climbing fiend over night. Soon enough you will be doing one fingered pull-ups and calling everyone “bra”…. Okay, maybe not, but you never know.
Cat’s Eyes on You
This is really going to hurt! I think to myself. Suddenly, I am jerked to a halt. I have slid through a tangle of thorn-covered vines and they have stopped me only a few feet above the boulders that had threatened to eat me alive.
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