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Local Beta: Bouldering in Indian Creek


Nate Hobrath on a hard, ugly project I drive into Indian Creek as the sun sets. Highway 211 snakes off the plateau...
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Six Reasons to Go on a Rock Climbing Trip


We squat in a wind shelter made of white granite stones, taking photos of the Colorado sunset. I look around: the shelter is six feet by three, dug into a...
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How To Craft a Legendary Climbing Photo on Instagram


300 million people use Instagram every day. A very small percentage of those users are climbers...but with a clever strategy and an awesome climbing photo, you can spread your love...
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Jackie's World: Don't Call It a Comeback...I've Been Here For Years!


You used to be good at climbing, and then something happened. Maybe it was an injury, maybe work or school. Most likely it was because some cutie was spotting you...
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Connor's World: Five Synonyms For Your Crash Pad


Crash pads. To the untrained eye, the hulking angular mass upon your back is a mystery, an enigma. After ten years of hiking...
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Share Your Impossible: I Left My Heart at the Climbing Gym


AshleyIn 2013, I went through a nasty breakup. It left me feeling really stuck in my life and I didn't feel motivated to do anything. However, one day I decided...
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Connor's World: Alpine Diaries, Chapter 2


This post is a continuation of author Connor Griffith's multi-part series documenting his recent experiences in the realm of backcountry alpine bouldering exploration. If you missed the first post, you can...
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Share Your Impossible: My Promise to Me


It wasn't really an "a-ha!" moment for me, it was based on a promise I made. Back in January 2016, I was standing at 6', 241 lbs. On January 10,...
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Connor's World: Alpine Diaries, Chapter 1


A few weeks ago, I wrote about how to crush your next dyno (slang for "dynamic") move. Now I'm here to share the first installment in a...
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A Healthier Way to Hydrate: A Conversation with Skratch Labs


This interview is slightly different than others we've written. Today, we're chatting with Shawn Milne, marketing guru at Skratch Labs, a natural sports drink and nutrition company...
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