Video: Sequencing
Asked my friend Tom what the most important thing he learnt in his climbing class was… Apparently sequencing was a game changer.
View ArticleFree Mountain Projects App- Yes Please
That’s right you heard me- FREE. Yep, I’ll say it again, the Mountain Projects app is available for free because of those lovely people at Black Diamond, and you can get it for the iPhone and...
View ArticleVideo: Who whats to see Sharma’s first trip to the great Down Under?
In less than 24 hours I will be on a plane. One week away from this beautiful county that I am currently calling home, Australia, and I’m feeling nostalgic. To make me feel better, and remind me why I...
View ArticleVideo: Andy Kirkpatrick- Possibly the hardest person to live
Its not often you can find interviews with Andy Kirkpatrick. This is the story of what made him want to be a climber. If you aren’t failing you aren’t trying hard enough…
View ArticleTraining Beta- my new source of training knowledge
I’m finally back into the land of the living following my fleeting trip to Canada for a much needed week of rock climbing, hiking and catching up with friends. Guess what though? Been back in the...
View ArticleVideo: Learning to lead climb
A short, but sweet video I found on learning to lead climb. Covers the basics and hits on one main point. Practice the falling!
View ArticleFrom the USA? Ever wanted to try ice climbing?
Look what just hit my inbox… anyone want to try ice climbing without the ‘I might die doing this’ risk (or maybe that never goes away)? I know I have… Please keep in mind that all climbing,...
View ArticleVideo: Want to know how to clean a sports route?
A great example of how to clean a sports anchor… In fact whole series is well worth a watch.
View ArticleI’m chuckling away- 7 Dumbest things about climbing from Adventure Journal…
I’m bored of working. Found something funny from the hilarious Steve Casimiro at Adventure Journal. A site well worth subscribing to. Funny, interesting, inspiring; Check it out here…
View ArticleThe North Face being inspiring again.
Not strictly climbing related, however just as awesome and inspiring as any good climb.
View ArticleLa Sportiva Legends Only- Live Stream
Not your standard bouldering competition the ‘La Sportiva Legends Only’ starts in just under 8 and 1/2 hours bringing together the world’s most talented climbers on 5 problems with routes set between...
View Article5 Last minute gift ideas for that climber in your life
A Christmas Tree! As usual I’ve left my Christmas shopping to the last minute meaning I’m scouring the web to find presents in a last ditched attempt to spread joy and happiness into the world… Here...
View ArticleSending the The Dawn Wall: Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson (Almost there,...
How is everyone getting on keeping up with Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson’s free assent of The Dawn Wall, El Capitan, Yosemite? I’ve been stuck to the updates of something climax magazine are...
View ArticleHow to do outdoor photography – or at least, how to try! (Part 1)
How to do outdoor photography – or at least, how to try! (Part 1) This series will look at how I tackle outdoor photography. My particular style is a kind of travel photography – I try to make memories...
View ArticleHow to do outdoor photography – or at least, how to try! (Part 2)
If you missed reading Part 1, check that out first. Wait for the decisive moment NOTE: This is one opinion on the subject. Other people have different theories – I change things up too, considering how...
View Article