Contest: Win An Access Fund Holiday Pack

Contest: Win An Access Fund Holiday Pack

Last year I ran a contest giving away Access Fund Holiday Prize Packs, and I enjoyed it so much we’re doing it again this year.

Like last year the rules will remain simple.  To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post about whatever you have on your mind these days.  The number of prize packs given out will be determined by the level of participation, the more people that comment the more prize packs I will give out.  I’d like to aim for 1 prize pack per 50 entries, but that is subject to change.  You have until Wednesday, November 18th to enter.

The prize will be the Basic Holiday Package, here is what you can win:

  • A 1-year Access Fund Membership to help keep your crags open
  • A 1-year subscription to Rock & Ice magazine (a $30 value)!
  • Access Fund organic cotton tee T-shirt from prAna
  • Omega Pacific keylock biner engraved with “Access Fund”
  • prAna Signature Hemp Cap to keep your noggin cool
  • RESTOP bag system: just because a bear goes in the woods doesn’t mean you should
  • Higher Ground Roasters’ Access Fund Brew
  • Seasonal flavored Clif Bars (think gingerbread and pumpkin spice)

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This is open to U.S. and international readers alike, so spread the word.  If you don’t happen to win, you are strongly encouraged to support the Access Fund, or your local access organization, on your own in any way that you are able to.

Keep in mind that all the ad revenue generated by this site goes to access causes like this.  Every time you click an ad AND buy something, you are helping keep your crags open and functioning.

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167 Responses to Contest: Win An Access Fund Holiday Pack

  1. Lauren November 9, 2009 at 7:04 am #

    Gotta love free stuff!

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  2. Mic November 9, 2009 at 7:15 am #

    Great contest!
    How to get enough money for a bouldering trip to Hampi, is whats on my mind these days. It might not work out but hey, dreams are there to be dreamed and made into reality, if not today then maybe tomorrow.

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  3. Dan November 9, 2009 at 7:16 am #

    Narc is giving away his package to multiple peeps??? Great success!!!

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  4. Paul November 9, 2009 at 7:31 am #

    Like Mic, what’s on my mind is how to fund a more climbing-oriented lifestyle. The rat-race FTL. 🙁

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  5. Connor Doherty November 9, 2009 at 7:31 am #

    A holiday pack would be awesome for us unfortunante mid-west climbers who have to travel 6 hours to get to our home crag.

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  6. Matt C. November 9, 2009 at 7:56 am #

    Always in when free is involved!

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  7. RK November 9, 2009 at 7:57 am #

    Well, you’ll have to count me in for this one!

    Thanks,
    RK

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  8. Adam Morgan November 9, 2009 at 8:04 am #

    I am working on developing a wicked new limestone crag near here… secret and hard to access at the moment.

    it’s gonna be awesome!

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  9. Nate D November 9, 2009 at 8:07 am #

    will it ever cool off in the southeast.

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  10. Kate C November 9, 2009 at 8:17 am #

    Monday morning, before coffee, I have no thoughts yet. Free stuff is good though.

    Must.find.coffee.

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  11. Mark F. November 9, 2009 at 8:22 am #

    That coffee and hat would sure keep nice and toasty this winter….

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  12. Julian November 9, 2009 at 8:30 am #

    a) everyone loves swag.

    b) I’m so vain. So vain, in fact, that I’m self-linking.

    c) other stuff.

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  13. eddie November 9, 2009 at 8:32 am #

    i heart rocks.

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  14. John November 9, 2009 at 8:46 am #

    Hooray Narc and Access Fund!

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  15. Guillaume November 9, 2009 at 8:54 am #

    Nice contest. It will give some pub to access fun this year,again… I hope it will become a tradition each year.

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  16. Ken November 9, 2009 at 8:59 am #

    MMMM ginger bread and the access fund. Hooray!

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  17. Fernando Lucas November 9, 2009 at 9:17 am #

    nice contest! cool that I can participate from brasil!!!!

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  18. nicholas November 9, 2009 at 9:18 am #

    i am a recent discoverer of ClimbingNarc and love it.

    at the moment i’m wondering how to create a more active outdoor climbing lifestyle while living in the flatlands of florida.

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  19. Clay November 9, 2009 at 9:19 am #

    That Prana hat looks like the one worn by a serial killer on Dexter…

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  20. ktmt November 9, 2009 at 9:23 am #

    Access Fund –totally worthy!

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  21. Stu Allen November 9, 2009 at 9:24 am #

    Some free brew as well??? Count me in. One can never have enough coffee … can they?

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  22. Melinda November 9, 2009 at 9:45 am #

    Here I sit coffee in hand, listening to NPR news, watching my dog eat his breakfast, computer at my fingertips, staring out at the wasatch front deciding what to make of my day off. I think i’ll go boulder on some granite goodness. THAT is what’s on my mind at the moment. That and I’m really stoked I made scones yesterday..mmm…breakfast…

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  23. Cory November 9, 2009 at 9:52 am #

    school stress = losing strength

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  24. Dan November 9, 2009 at 9:57 am #

    What a coincidence. My Rock and Ice subscription just ran out and my AF membership runs out in a couple weeks. Of course AF still gets my money, because of the amazing work they do.

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  25. Adam November 9, 2009 at 10:02 am #

    Count me in please!

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  26. Remo November 9, 2009 at 10:04 am #

    Sending Moj and other hard problems at the Lake with you Narc, that’s what I am thinking about. Oh and my delicious Monday morning coffee.

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    • steve schultz November 9, 2009 at 12:54 pm #

      Yes Remo!! That’s what I like to see!! Katie and I are going on Wednesday. Beautiful Soup and Moj!! You in??

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  27. John Knoernschild November 9, 2009 at 10:04 am #

    Sweet! Thx for the fun holiday contest Narc.

    Climb on!

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  28. Sean November 9, 2009 at 10:06 am #

    mmm..coffee..

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  29. Josh November 9, 2009 at 10:10 am #

    I need coffee. Now.

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  30. Mark November 9, 2009 at 10:14 am #

    What I’m thinking about is the cortisone shot I am getting in my elbow next week to hopefully allow me to start climbing again. Hopefully the doc can work some magic.

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  31. Joe November 9, 2009 at 10:19 am #

    Now I’m feeling guilty for not renewing my AF membership this year, as money was supertight when the time rolled around.

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  32. Jason K November 9, 2009 at 10:25 am #

    Working less and climbing more.

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  33. Chris H. November 9, 2009 at 10:27 am #

    I’m thinking I need to move out of Florida. I’m tired of driving 7 hours to go bouldering. I’ve got an offer to stay at a friend’s place in L.A. That seems like a good option.

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  34. Michael C November 9, 2009 at 10:31 am #

    rain in the NW kind of makes climbing tough. but hope everyone keeps supporting the purchase of index lower town wall. great place to climb!

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  35. Marc November 9, 2009 at 10:34 am #

    Access Fund? Hells YEAH I’m in! Which reminds me folks, ’tis the season Ask your friends and family for the gift that GIVES BACK. That’s right, put a membership to the Access Fund on your wish list and you’ll score great things in Karma.

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  36. Corey November 9, 2009 at 10:38 am #

    This is rad

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  37. Tony November 9, 2009 at 10:43 am #

    Hype to get back to wisconsin in a few weeks, and crush at the lake.

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    • steve schultz November 9, 2009 at 12:57 pm #

      Yes.

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      • Tony November 9, 2009 at 8:08 pm #

        1. Venus Rising
        2. Moj
        3. Perfect Medium
        4. Beautiful Soup
        5. Sex & Chocolate

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  38. -C- November 9, 2009 at 10:53 am #

    A bunch of big, beautiful new boulders outside of Tucson are on my mind these days. That and LOST season 6.

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  39. Cady November 9, 2009 at 11:00 am #

    I can always use some free stuff. Hope I do well!

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  40. Art November 9, 2009 at 11:19 am #

    Since being in the NW, training inside is what is on my mind lately…

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  41. Eli November 9, 2009 at 11:22 am #

    I’m writing to point out the new series on the National Park System on PBS. Although I haven’t been able to watch much of it yet, the series is critically acclaimed and showcases some of the greatness that is America.

    Yosemite, Zion, Joshua Tree, Arches, the Grand Tetons are all National Parks with spectacular climbing. I’d like to thank the Access Fund for their work with the NPS to maintain and improve climbing access in National Parks.

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  42. Tom B. November 9, 2009 at 11:24 am #

    Dear all of you that will lose this contest,

    Please don’t get bitter when you don’t win anything. Just continue to support the access fund and become a member if you’re not one already.

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  43. crackedpiton November 9, 2009 at 11:25 am #

    The only thing on my mind these days is climbing…I broke my fingers 5 weeks ago from over training, and now I have another week till I can get back on the rock.

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  44. Ruze November 9, 2009 at 11:29 am #

    Yewwww!!!! I looove the Access Fund – and now, after almost 2 yrs of not climbing b/c of injuries, I am uber-beyond-psyched to get back into the game & take advantage of some climbing!

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  45. Pat November 9, 2009 at 11:33 am #

    Less than 3 weeks to Hueco Tanksgiving…

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  46. Mike M November 9, 2009 at 11:34 am #

    How to better engage my clients who are un-medicated, uncooperative, and full of potential recovery…

    In addition to climbing my arms off…

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  47. Mark November 9, 2009 at 11:44 am #

    Yeah. Might as well do something climbing related and supportive while chillin with a bum hand!

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  48. JGG November 9, 2009 at 11:45 am #

    Super psyched about this contest. thx

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  49. Matt Hoffmann November 9, 2009 at 11:48 am #

    “leave a comment on this post about whatever you have on your mind these days”

    The fact that the forecast in Squamish has rain or snow for the next 7 days, the mountains aren’t open for skiing yet and the indoor gym flooded a few days ago… And that I’m leaving in 2 days for Red Rocks! 😀

    So excited.

    Thanks for the contest, Narc. Good luck to everyone.

    -Matt

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  50. Mark November 9, 2009 at 11:53 am #

    Another injured climber chiming in because I like free stuff.

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  51. DP November 9, 2009 at 11:54 am #

    Broncos-Steelers tonight, GO Broncos!

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  52. Eggbert November 9, 2009 at 11:58 am #

    Schwag!!!

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  53. gr8belayr November 9, 2009 at 12:03 pm #

    Climbing Narc Rules! Thanks to Mr Narc for his continued commitment to the “kids”! (And us old guys who wish we could climb like kids again)

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  54. Ian November 9, 2009 at 12:04 pm #

    what is on my mind is eating free stuff!

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  55. Greg Kerzhner November 9, 2009 at 12:09 pm #

    Broke the wrist 3 months ago and can start climbing in just over a week!

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  56. danny smith November 9, 2009 at 12:17 pm #

    three final papers
    two paper revisions
    one final exam
    and three weeks before i go climbing in the southeast for the first time

    guess which one is on my mind.

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  57. Matt November 9, 2009 at 12:27 pm #

    Make it happen….

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  58. andres claro November 9, 2009 at 12:55 pm #

    its cool you do these kind of contests!
    cheers from a chilean climber!

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  59. Alex Savage November 9, 2009 at 12:55 pm #

    I put up a new test piece in so-cal this weekend! Psyched!

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  60. calvin November 9, 2009 at 1:00 pm #

    Great weekend weather of climbing last weekend at the Red…

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  61. Josh November 9, 2009 at 1:06 pm #

    Time to start preparing for Hueco Spring Break! First time there and first big bouldering outdoor experience!

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  62. cheech November 9, 2009 at 1:08 pm #

    Access Fund + potential for free stuffs = win

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  63. Andre November 9, 2009 at 1:15 pm #

    Who doesn’t love contests, ClimbingNarc and the Access Fund! http://www.accessfund.org/site/c.tmL5KhNWLrH/b.4861253/k.BDBB/Home.htm

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  64. hosebeats November 9, 2009 at 1:17 pm #

    I will never be able to speak Spanish unless I go and spend a significant amount of time in a Spanish speaking country.
    -And-
    Why did I leave my project until too late in the season?

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  65. Jason Bourdette November 9, 2009 at 1:24 pm #

    Love climbing, have been climbing about 5-6 years. Just getting into Trad climbing and looking forward to trying so longer and harder routes. This is a great site. I check it often.

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  66. J V November 9, 2009 at 1:40 pm #

    What’s on my mind is this status from Rock and Ice magazine: “Climbers enjoy life to the fullest, laugh the hardest, travel the most and work the least.”

    So, having a desk job, does that mean I don’t qualify? DAMMIT!

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  67. Justin November 9, 2009 at 2:09 pm #

    I like the idea of entering to win a prize pack a whole lot more than cleaning my dogs open wound again.

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  68. Elliott November 9, 2009 at 2:18 pm #

    I am thinking about where I should climb for Thanksgiving weekend. I’ll probably stay here in Arkansas. Boulder or sport? That is the question. Cowell? Cave Creek? HCR? Probably hit up the projects at Area 74 on the way to wherever.

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  69. Fritz November 9, 2009 at 2:19 pm #

    It was beautiful climbing weather in Connecticut this last weekend. It’s just such a damn shame that the days have to be so short…

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  70. Adam Stackable November 9, 2009 at 2:20 pm #

    I freaking want to win!!!! Elliot, you should sport climb at HCR..

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  71. Jordan November 9, 2009 at 2:23 pm #

    Im a big fan of clif bars. Good contest.

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  72. David Ray November 9, 2009 at 2:26 pm #

    Cool idea, Narc.

    Few things on my mind as I write this from Rome. I’ll be sad when my semester abroad is over but I’m looking forward to graduating college in the spring and moving out west to Boulder and finally getting in some real climbing.

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  73. Cleatus November 9, 2009 at 2:27 pm #

    My thoughts are that this sweet pork salad will promote sending in the upcoming week. Also, contests are rad gnar.

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  74. entropy November 9, 2009 at 2:30 pm #

    Projects are on my mind…always projects. Oh…and papers for school…damn the papers!

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  75. Sam November 9, 2009 at 3:39 pm #

    Gaining a bit more strength for my upcoming trip over Thanksgiving Holiday.

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  76. Jennie November 9, 2009 at 4:02 pm #

    I’ll tell you whats on my mind…what happened to thrift stores having awesomely bad clothes? I went there today for some retro climbing attire (read hot pink spandex and a day-glo shirt but all they had was clothes normal people would actually wear. Is there a shortage of 80s fashion or is some little old lady just hoarding them all away?

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  77. Stoaform November 9, 2009 at 4:13 pm #

    Beautiful weather and birthday parties.

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  78. Sarah November 9, 2009 at 4:13 pm #

    Getting ready to compete in my first comp – the Triple Crown event at the Stone Fort in Chattanooga on the first Saturday in December! Unfortunately my training got all thrown off by a pesky illness… it’s amazing how fast strength disappears! Guess I just have to work twice as hard now.

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  79. LBM November 9, 2009 at 4:16 pm #

    Support the Access Fund.

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  80. GOD November 9, 2009 at 4:24 pm #

    I love free stuff!!!!!!!!!

    This is such a good promotion. Awesomeness.

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  81. Rob November 9, 2009 at 4:54 pm #

    I love free stuff!!!! I just never win it but it’s worth a shot!

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  82. Blend120 November 9, 2009 at 5:22 pm #

    I love this website…. almost as much as free stuff!

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  83. Phunk November 9, 2009 at 5:39 pm #

    My back hurts too much to climb, that is what’s on my mind. 🙁

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  84. Ian November 9, 2009 at 5:53 pm #

    what i got on my mind is my college application to CU Boulder, for the……………… academics not climbing

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  85. Patrick November 9, 2009 at 5:58 pm #

    I am thinking about the next climbing trip, the next time I will be sitting by a campfire recounting the sends and the flails, and wondering who wants to go.

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  86. phillip November 9, 2009 at 5:59 pm #

    You are very handsome, Mr. Narc.

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  87. Xavier Shay November 9, 2009 at 6:02 pm #

    I wasn’t able to reclaim my climbing mag sub from Progression coz I’m not in the US so I’m totally owed some swag.

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  88. Tyson November 9, 2009 at 6:16 pm #

    Yay! Free stuff! I love climbing!

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  89. Nick November 9, 2009 at 6:24 pm #

    I think one key to climbing gaining more mainstream exposure in the US is for collegiate clubs to get organized into actual college teams (perhaps w/ NCAA involvement)

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  90. Eric November 9, 2009 at 6:55 pm #

    how to train for sport climbing and bouldering and actually perform well at both!!! I’m sure that having a magical hobo toilet will help in some way…

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  91. GOD November 9, 2009 at 6:58 pm #

    Can we respond more than once?

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    • Narc November 9, 2009 at 8:21 pm #

      You can respond more than once, but only 1 entry will be counted.

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  92. Lee November 9, 2009 at 7:25 pm #

    I fly out to Vietnam in 1 day for 3 weeks of sport climbing and DWS action. Bring it!

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  93. Lil' Pete November 9, 2009 at 8:01 pm #

    Having spent a little bit too long on the RESTOP website, I’m now super intrigued by their ‘toys’!

    Plus being in the UK I’ve never tried a CLIF bar 🙁

    (Actually saying that they may actually be on sale in my climbing gym squinting at the pictures)

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  94. Justin November 9, 2009 at 8:56 pm #

    I found out today that my ex-wife who’s not yet my ex-wife is trying to screw me for 500 dollars a month in child support – and we share 50/50 custody of two kids. On top of that, she’s so psychotic, that she’s already pregnant with another man’s baby and has a wedding date set before we’ve even filed the divorce papers. Ain’t life grand…btw, I’m a medium, medium/large in T’shirts….thanks.

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  95. JohnW November 9, 2009 at 9:50 pm #

    I’m stuck at a military school on my birthday, didnt do anything to celebrate and havent been climbing since august, I’m freaking out!

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  96. Omar November 9, 2009 at 9:56 pm #

    Score for winnings, prices have been going up these days.

    Can’t wait to get out and climb once this Hurricane passes through

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  97. JessieT November 9, 2009 at 9:57 pm #

    On lodge south the car in front me’s license plate said “WTUPDOE” and as I pulled into my condo complex, a 2009 Orange challenger and 1970s Black Chevy SS both on 24s were waiting to get in. I’m in Detroit yo.

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  98. Chris November 9, 2009 at 10:05 pm #

    Why are things always so much better when they’re free? I love it.

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  99. Mark Stahl November 9, 2009 at 10:24 pm #

    Free climbing goodies I will gladly accept in the tundras of Minnesota!

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  100. Christopher November 9, 2009 at 10:41 pm #

    I am thinking about a Rock and Ice subscription that would sustain me as I prepare to winter it out in the black hole that is Platteville Wisconsin.

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