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May 18th 2011

Wanted: Cool Single Climbing Buddy

You've had the same climbing partner for three seasons; learned to deal with their peculiarities, even grown to love their dog. It's a marriage made in crag heaven. Then one day they meet their next significant other- their new climbing partner. That's it. That's all it takes. It's a break-up and the best way to get over it is to move on with someone else. The downside of rock climbing is that it's like tennis. You need a partner to play. Fortunately, there's always some signature climbing festival that sprouts come spring. Climbing fests are like speed dating events where after a ding of a bell, you've sampled the lot and usually found yourself a new partner, (and a new water bottle, chalk bag and routes to climb). You've also had one hell of a great time. After all, you're hanging out with a few hundred of your peers, climbing all day and rocking out all night. Read More

Apr 27th 2011

Showdown on High Rustler- Alta Ends Season With a Bash

It's official. The season - at least in Little Cottonwood Canyon- is far from over. Snowbird's hit an all-time season record for total snowfall at their resort and they're well on their way to breaking Alta's state record of 760 inches in 1983/84. For those of you who keep griping about the weather and the lack of spring, go to Moab. For the rest of us, Hallelujah! I've had some seriously sick days this month. Read More

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