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Excellent Fontainebleau Primer

Posted February 2, 2009 at 10:52 am · Comments { 0 } ·

UKClimbing.com recently posted an excellent article on the logistics for a trip to the bouldering mecca that is Fontainebleau.  The article has helpful tips on understanding the grading scale, the use of Pof and other important tidbits.

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2009 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Wrap-ups

Posted January 29, 2009 at 5:49 am · Comments { 0 } ·

Rockclimbing.com has 3 nice write-ups on the climbing side of the recent Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City.  Check them out:  Day 1, Day 2, Day 3.

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Steph Davis Meetup During ABS Nationals

Posted January 28, 2009 at 5:41 am · Comments { 1 } ·

If you are going to be in Boulder for ABS Nationals, one event that might be worth checking out is the recently announced Meetup with Steph Davis on Friday 2/13.  Davis will also be giving a slideshow Thursday at Neptune Mountaineering.

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Alex Honnold & Paul Robinson Interviews

Posted January 27, 2009 at 6:28 am · Comments { 3 } ·

A couple of good interviews to check out:  one with Paul Robinson and the other with Alex Honnold.

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Carlo Traversi & Emily Harrington Are 2009 SCS National Champions

Posted January 27, 2009 at 6:26 am · Comments { 1 } ·

Carlo Traversi and Emily Harrington won their respective divisions at this weekend’s SCS Adult National Championships.  DPM has a great write-up as well.

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Dream In Vertical Rope Review

Posted January 26, 2009 at 7:42 am · Comments { 0 } ·

Dream In Vertical has an excellent post recapping the pros and cons of several ropes they have used.

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New Blog From Matt Wilder

Posted January 26, 2009 at 7:20 am · Comments { 0 } ·

Guidebook author and all around strong climber Matt Wilder has launched a new blog.  Check it out for recent news on a new V11/12 in Colorado’s Frontrange.

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