Climbing in Cuba
Really interesting article –Cuban rock climbers irk Castro regime — describing the increasing popularity of climbing, in spite of government obstacles. Since 2003, climbers need a permit, but none have been issued. Read it.
November 30, 2006
November 24, 2006
Gyms at McDonalds
Goodness, McDonald’s Opening Kids’ Mini-Gyms at Some Restaurants. That would be pretty great for road trips, since you could get a little climbing in before you hit your destination. It also just passes some time before you get your ice cream cone or burger. Oh wait, they probably kick out adults. Nevermind.
Next DJ at the gym
DJs aren’t only at rock comps. At The Circuit gym in Portland, Oregon, DJs spin every Friday night. Read more about it in Rockin’, rollin’ on a wall. Djs sound like fun, but I keep thinking a coffee or bar would be great at/near a gym.
November 20, 2006
Go to College to Climb?
Teen involved in fall from bluff out of hospital. He now says he won’t climb until after he gets the proper gear and learns how to climb in college. I don’t know where he got that idea!
November 19, 2006
Watch the free soloist
Michael Reardon’s website has some gallery images and clips of him free soloing. This one gives you a pretty good idea of what free soloing at Joshua Tree is like.
November 18, 2006
Free Solo
I have a backlog of articles to post, but read this NY Times article about free soloing, Free-Solo Climber Prefers the Unencumbered Ascent, which features Michael Reardon. He’s free soloed 5.13’s.
November 7, 2006
Climbing and Osteoarthritis
I haven’t had a chance to read the study yet, but following article’s title suggests the following Study: Rock Climbing Does Not Increase Risk Of Osteoarthritis.
Here’s a PDF version of the study: Factors influencing osteological changes in the hands and fingers of rock climbers. Lots of stats and some textbook style photos of climbing.
