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Comment on New V12 In Minnesota by sweaty

sweaty — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:51:56 +0000

the title of your blog, now that you all are climbing and not just drinking should be changed to Sicky gnar gnar ‘a climbing blog by a punter for the common punter’

Comment on Daniel Woods, Paul Robinson, Alex Johnson Sign With Nicros by Crafty

Crafty — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:51:08 +0000

I can think of two projects in the state of MN that they would be psyched on, and both are 3 to five hours from the cities.

Comment on New V12 In Minnesota by Crafty

Crafty — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:22:55 +0000

hey, at least you have good cheese curds.

Comment on Putting A Price Tag On Climbing by John Knoernschild

John Knoernschild — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:44:52 +0000

Your descriptions of climbing made me drool. I could never give it up. As soon as I started climbing, every other hobby I had, besides music, took a back seat. My life has never been better. Money does not = happiness. Climbing = Happiness

Comment on New Indoor Climbing Short Coming From Big Up Productions by Narc

Narc — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:41:32 +0000

I think that an idea like this touches on something Jamie posted on B3bouldering last year. Namely that as climbing expands and gyms become more prevalent, indoor climbing is going to become more of an "ends" if you will for some climbers. Obviously those of us who love the outdoor aspect can and will continue to do that but for some pushing their limits indoors will be all there is. Either way, I'm interested in seeing what Big Up is able to put together and as it won't cost me anything I'll look forward to checking it out.

Comment on New Indoor Climbing Short Coming From Big Up Productions by john knoernschild

john knoernschild — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:34:14 +0000

LOL. Sorry, but this just screams Lame. Training in the gym can be boring enough. Definitely don’t want to watch it

I guess those gym only climbers will appreciate it.

Comment on Daniel Woods, Paul Robinson, Alex Johnson Sign With Nicros by Steve Schultz

Steve Schultz — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:32:29 +0000

Punt punt punt.

Comment on New V12 In Minnesota by Steve Schultz

Steve Schultz — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:31:31 +0000

Filthy punters. They’re dirtier than apes.

Comment on New Indoor Climbing Short Coming From Big Up Productions by paul

paul — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:29:26 +0000

didnt use the photo of me upside down in the bat hang!? hahahaha

Comment on New V12 In Minnesota by sweaty

sweaty — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:03:54 +0000

agreed. full of punters.

Comment on Daniel Woods, Paul Robinson, Alex Johnson Sign With Nicros by sweaty

sweaty — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:56:17 +0000

quite a zinger narc… i hate you.

@ steve. you only laugh cause you have a history of punts on it

@ Nic. why dont you take me to secret spots? I feel left out. This is bullshit.

@ remo. a flash and downgrade would be hilarious and would want video of Nic’s facial expressions during such a downrating conversation.

Comment on New V12 In Minnesota by Steve Schultz

Steve Schultz — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:53:58 +0000

No hard boulderers…

Comment on Climbing Video: Rob Guinn Sends Black Dahlia (V10) In Joe’s Valley by Narc

Narc — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:30:35 +0000

The video was uploaded to Vimeo in December so I don’t think it’s a good reference for current conditions.

Comment on Climbing Video: Rob Guinn Sends Black Dahlia (V10) In Joe’s Valley by Brian

Brian — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:28:48 +0000

Nice send. Was this video taken this year? We are headed to Joe’s this weekend March 14-21 and I am curious about the conditions. Temps look kinda low, but there doesn’t seem to be much snow.

Comment on New Indoor Climbing Short Coming From Big Up Productions by Matt

Matt — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:27:21 +0000

Well.. The setup would definitely be easier. Easier to get rigs and equipment in, less dangerous. They’ll certainly save a lot of costs on transportation and filming.

I have faith in Big Up that the short will be great but, I can’t see it making me want to climb in the gym. Make me want to climb, yes. But in the gym… Not so much.

Comment on New V12 In Minnesota by Narc

Narc — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:21:21 +0000

It might be beneficial people knew that jenkins knows nic (or at least I think he does) as do most of the people ripping on him.

Comment on New V12 In Minnesota by Narc

Narc — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:19:58 +0000

Either way, WI needs to step its game up. No hard boulders anywhere in the state or no hard boulderers???????????????

Comment on New Indoor Climbing Short Coming From Big Up Productions by Dylan Colon

Dylan Colon — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:10:16 +0000

So, after watching this, am I likely to get an urge to go climb as soon as possible (typical for Big Up movie), IN A GYM?

Comment on Hard, Unrepeated American Boulders by db

db — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:40:46 +0000

Has anyone repeated that mono thing of sharma’s from dosage 3?
Forbidden Fruit maybe?

Comment on Putting A Price Tag On Climbing by Dave Cummings

Dave Cummings — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:19:36 +0000

our* lol

Comment on Putting A Price Tag On Climbing by Dave Cummings

Dave Cummings — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:17:54 +0000

My wife and I are days away from having your first child. I am planning on bringing him along in his early years and keep climbing as much as I can. I have a friend with a kid and we are going to start going to kid friendly areas together with the kids. When he gets older he will either love or hate climbing, I hope he loves it. I will never give up climbing. Sometimes things take priority but I could never deprive myself of my favorite thing to do. Everyone needs time for themselves. Climbing is how I get my time; the sharp end keeps me in check.

Comment on New V12 In Minnesota by Crafty

Crafty — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:35:10 +0000

Point. Dylan.

Comment on New V12 In Minnesota by Dylan

Dylan — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:27:51 +0000

New option: arbitrarily declare the twin cities to be the geographical center of the midwest, and call everything more than 8 hours drive from the twin cities too far to count, the list stands. Or just drop the Keymaker and call it the Minnesota list.

Comment on Putting A Price Tag On Climbing by Joe

Joe — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:04:38 +0000

No way would I be able to sell myself out like that. While I have had plenty of other hobbies and played other sports, none are anywhere near as rewarding and fulfilling as climbing. I’ll be doing this til the day I die.

As for the side topic of climbing and kids, like Egghead said, it can be done. Everyones situation is different, but if climbing is important to you, you will make it work. I’ve got two little ones, and I’m climbing better than ever.

Comment on Putting A Price Tag On Climbing by Egghead

Egghead — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:20:33 +0000

For me, probably 8 figures tax free, if at all. Just not sure what else I would do.

@G you don’t need to give up climbing just because you have a kid on the way.

@Choss Master yeah you can strike a balance but it will take dedication and compromise.

Comment on Chris Sharma Interview In Men’s Journal Magazine by Frokostordning

Frokostordning — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:09:46 +0000

Well… that’s very interessting but frankly i have a hard time figuring it… I’m wondering what others have to say….

Comment on New V12 In Minnesota by Egghead

Egghead — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:14:35 +0000

MP lists 5 problems in South Dakota V10 to V11. There probably are others, perhaps some harder. From Minneapolis it’s probably 10 hours to Rushmore though.

Comment on Putting A Price Tag On Climbing by choss master

choss master — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:02:58 +0000

We haven’t started a family yet but I’d like to think there is a balance that can be achieved. I think I’d rather raise my kid to appreciate a sport like climbing than sit them in front of the tv every afternoon.

Oh, and as far as taking money to give up climbing, no way!

Comment on Putting A Price Tag On Climbing by Sean

Sean — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:22:59 +0000

I guess what I mean is that $1,000,000 would easily let me live the lifestyle I wanted to live, provided that lifestyle was….travelling and climbing (or skibumming I suppose, but climbing sort of overtook that.)

So if I gave up climbing, I’d basically be going whole hog with the consumer, American lifestyle, making that payoff amount pretty high.

Now, would I give up my career for a million bucks if I could go off and climb? There’s a tougher question. Most likely yes.

Comment on Putting A Price Tag On Climbing by Narc

Narc — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:18:13 +0000

It depends on where you live obviously and what kind of lifestyle you want. Where I live $500k probably goes a lot farther than in other areas. A million dollars is a lot of hours sitting in the office at work though. It would be hard not to take it.

On a smaller scale the value of climbing experience vs. material wealth is something most climbers weigh all the time. As climbers we are often faced with sacrificing certain life goals like finishing college, getting a job, starting a family, etc. in the name of climbing more. The answer varies greatly from person to person and I think it’s a part of what makes climbing such a cool sport. Any given day at a crag you can meet a climber out on the road or someone just escaping from work for the day, something that provides for a really great variety of people to interact with.

Comment on Putting A Price Tag On Climbing by Sean

Sean — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:37:25 +0000

500 grand is kinda chump change in the grand scheme of things. Especially to give up a passion for-ev-er. So is a million. That buys you a small house in a lot of areas. Big whoop.

You’d have to give me enough money to VASTLY impact and change my life. I realistically think like $10 million at the low end.

Cmon Narc, you’re telling me if someone in a suit walked up to you with a million in cash in a suitcase and said, “never climb again, and this is yours”, you’d do it? You’d be kicking yourself in a few years when you realize you still need to go to work and you miss your hobby.

Comment on Putting A Price Tag On Climbing by joel

joel — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:14:53 +0000

it’s funny you mention this, because i too have a mild obsession with hold ‘em (more watching than playing), and i often wonder about the correlation to climbing (gut instinct, cool headedness, etc).
anyway, what would it take for me to give up climbing forever? what a distressing question. to never rope up for a perfect route on a perfect day? to never have another bouldering session with friends? to be forbidden from even dreamily crimping on a virgin rock on a walk in the woods? i don’t know if i could do it. or maybe $100 000 would buy me free time and new hobbies. i really can’t say. this would take a lot of thought.

Comment on Putting A Price Tag On Climbing by Narc

Narc — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:57:45 +0000

Stipulating that you would have to give up all aspects of climbing including climbing related activities was a bit broad, but I could certainly give up actually climbing for a price. There are plenty of other interesting and stimulating things one can do in life, especially if you suddenly found yourself with an extra $500,000.

If I really lost passion for climbing you can rest assured that this blog would not be around much longer. Fortunately that has yet to happen.

Comment on Putting A Price Tag On Climbing by Miles

Miles — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:48:16 +0000

‘So obsessed with climbing it hurts…’? Yeah right. If you have so little passion for climbing, what’s the point in running one of the more popular climbing blogs on the net?

No amount of money of course.

Comment on Putting A Price Tag On Climbing by David

David — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:20:28 +0000

@Narc:
And there reading the first paragraphs I thought you’d propose a new competition format ^_^

Comment on New V12 In Minnesota by Nic

Nic — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:16:45 +0000

if you add in So ILL you will have to then add in So DAK and Arkansas. They are all equal distance from MN/WISCO. So ill does have a ton of hard things but I can oly think of 3 v12+’s.

Air Jordan (2 repeats??)
Year of the Renegade (v12)
New Zero (v13)

Comment on New V12 In Minnesota by Narc

Narc — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:07:14 +0000

Unfortunately for me, I live pretty much equi-distant from Sawmill, SoiLL and the RRG. In other words, southeast WI is one of the worst places to live if you like climbing outdoors.

Comment on New V12 In Minnesota by Crafty

Crafty — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:01:48 +0000

Although SoIll is 12 hours from MN and WI (all the previous problems are within maybe 5 hours of each other?) So maybe it doesn’t need to be included? Either way the stuff in Illinois is amazing. And lots of it is difficult.

Comment on Putting A Price Tag On Climbing by G

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:59:15 +0000

Kid due in October. Have not climbed in two months. So its pretty easy to give up. I have not even thought about too. And this comes from a person that on average climbed 5-6 days a week and lived on the road most of the 2-3 last years. But man do i got some motivation when i get back into the ring haha.

Comment on Putting A Price Tag On Climbing by Paul Campbell

Paul Campbell — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:38:44 +0000

Only if the kid becomes a climbing prodigy and you get to follow him/her around taking pictures and climbing….

To make up for the years you lost raising the kid hehe.