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2nd Ascent Of Chris Sharma’s Dreamcatcher (5.14d) By Sean McColl

2nd Ascent Of Chris Sharma’s Dreamcatcher (5.14d) By Sean McColl

Chris Sharma’s Dreamcatcher (5.14d) in Squamish, BC sees a 2nd ascent after rebuffing some of the world’s strongest climbers

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Why Chris Sharma Doesn’t Boulder More

Why Chris Sharma Doesn’t Boulder More

Ever wonder why you don’t hear much about Chris Sharma bouldering these days?

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One Less Excuse

One Less Excuse

As climbers, we often utilize a wide array of excuses for not sending our latest project. One I’ve started working in to my repertoire is that I’m simply “too old” to do something. However, recent events in Europe are quickly eroding any evidence I have that age is a limiting factor in climbing.

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Alex Honnold Is The 2009 Robert Hick Bates Award Winner

Alex Honnold Is The 2009 Robert Hick Bates Award Winner

Each year the American Alpine Club gives out the Robert Hicks Bates Award in memory of Bob Bates who was a “renowned explorer, alpinist, Peace Corps director, and educator, accomplished numerous first ascents in Alaska and was a member of the American expeditions to K2 in 1938 and 1953”.  The award is given to “a […]

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Chris Lindner Repeats Girl Talk (5.14c)

Fresh off a move to Colorado, Chris Lindner has done the 8th 9th (at least) ascent of Dave Graham’s Girl Talk (5.14c) at Rifle, CO according to the Maxim Ropes Facebook page.

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News & Notes – 09/15/2009

News & Notes – 09/15/2009

News from Jon Cardwell, Adam Ondra and Paul Robinson. Notes from Chris Sharma, the Reel Rock Tour and more…

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2009 Yosemite Facelift & Auction

September 23rd through the 27th is the 6th annual Yosemite Facelift to help clean up Yosemite Valley.  Even if you can’t attend in person, you can help the cause by bidding on auction items that benefit the Facelift effort.

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