I hiked to the top of Corte Madera many times before I even knew what trad climbing was. It is classic backcountry San Diego…fields of rugged manzanita, yuca that seem to actively spear your body, endless small mountains and deep valleys all blanketed by harsh green brush More »
Since everybody’s out of town this wednesday, WYW did not happen as usual. But who decided to get wrecked anyway? I found a badass old gym here in Santa-Fe, New Mexico. It’s old, old equipment in a warehouse-style. Arnold probably worked out there in the 70’s. More »
We were all hoping for some rain to add to the mix but it did not happen. Otherwise, business as usual. More »
Many a time have I set off for a trip and been told my family and friends to “be safe.” This is usually followed by a silent chuckle to myself and the quick thought that most, and in fact, all the trips that I take are not “safe.” In truth, there is no such thing as safety, especially in the mountains. More »
Cloud tower (5.11d) sent, another adventure complete with the
bruises, muscle aches and frostbite to prove it. Damn vegas is cold
in December! More »
“I think I am in a perpetual state of soreness,” remarks Shay, as Kostas thoughtfully readies the “Flesh Storm” exercise. Last minute pre-workout conversations are always cherished before the clock strikes. More »
Thought I’d post some photos of this amazing boulder problem in the Outback, Joshua Tree. More »
What a great session! Well, we kicked it up a notch this week by adding a new exercise into the circuit which now makes 8. Up from 7. Christened “South of Heaven”, the tug-of-war-like exercise relies on your ability to reel in 75 feet of knotted climbing rope, hand-over-hand, More »
While I’m posting here, I figured I would recount my 23rd birthday celebration from May 15, 2006 to inspire you all to continue the tradition. By the way, I’m turning 25 this May, and I plan to come up with a challenge. See www.birthdaychallenge.com for inspiration for your own challenge. More »
After months of training, I finally got to run in the “Chancellor’s Challenge 5k Run/Walk” after it was canceled due to fires a month ago. Luckily, race day happened to coincide with a freak rainstorm that dumped over an inch of rain on most of San Diego. Of course, it’s sunny and clear today! More »
