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Updated Design

Updated Design

Posted January 16, 2008 at 11:27 pm · Comments { 3 } ·

If you are reading this via the RSS Feed and don’t visit the actual site on a regular basis, climbingnarc.com recently underwent a makeover.  There are a few new features including a list of some of the more popular posts located in the sidebar on the right.  Also, if you leave a comment you now […]

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Anatomy of a V13 Flash

Anatomy of a V13 Flash

Posted January 2, 2008 at 12:14 pm · Comments { 20 } ·

Consider with me for a moment what it takes (beyond being freakishly strong) to flash a V13 boulder problem. Patience is no doubt important as one must wait weeks or even years before the right combination of skill and conditions come together in a singular moment. One must also be extremely dedicated to getting fit […]

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Famous Climber Ape Indexes

Famous Climber Ape Indexes

Posted December 27, 2007 at 8:29 am · Comments { 5 } ·

From what I can gather, Theo Merrin has a rather well known home climbing facility.buy vibramycin online https://buynoprescriptionrxxonline.net/dir/vibramycin.html no prescription Being that he is located in Boulder, many a strong climber has made their way through his house and left their ape index measurements on his wall. Click the below picture to see some of […]

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May I Check Your Tire Pressure?

Posted November 29, 2007 at 10:39 am · Comments { 4 } ·

Note from the Narc – Please enjoy this guest essay by the newest unofficial member of the Gimp Mode Squad: Mrs. Narc Some five weeks ago, the Climbing Narc and I took our climbing team to a bouldering competition in Illinois. It was suggested that I compete, and being the bouldering fanatic that I am, […]

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Boot of Doom Revisited

Boot of Doom Revisited

Posted November 28, 2007 at 3:33 pm · Comments { 4 } ·

Word to the wise:  get a second opinion…

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Updates…

Posted November 21, 2007 at 6:56 am · Comments { 8 } ·

…or lack thereof.  Updates will be few and far between for the foreseeable future due to incipient hand pain brought on by excessive pounding on a keyboard.  Hopefully the situation will improve soon.  In the meantime I am looking for people to help pick up my slack in the posting department, direct inquires here or […]

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Eiffel Tower Free Solo

Eiffel Tower Free Solo

Posted November 14, 2007 at 4:19 pm · Comments { 1 } ·

On Monday, November 12, England’s Mike Robertson was arrested while soloing the outside of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. He made it roughly 720 feet up the 1,063 foot tall monument before surrendering to Police. Mike carried out the stunt in an effort to raise awareness about the situation in Burma. You can read […]

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