Blog

30th March 2010

Good writing, CF Sectionals, and the Gadd Not Diet

First off, I really like this Kim Csizmazia, and Sarah Hueniken (both train at ... Read more »

24th March 2010

Belay forces and A look at the “Equallette”

Holy writing, I've spent too much time thinking about this stuff but I'm a climbing nerd...First off, if you're following this whole discussion you'll likely enjoy the comments section of th... Read more »

23rd March 2010

Equalization/Extension in anchors post #2

The post on anchors prompted a lot of comments (should be right below this one). ... Read more »

22nd March 2010

Maybe better to limit anchor extension after all…

Warning: Serious climbing geekery ahead. Short version: use bomber pieces in yer anchors... I was out climbing on the weekend (rock, not ice), and at one point had to build a sorta odd anc... Read more »

20th March 2010

Something old is new again…

Somebody else has likely pointed this out already on the web somewhere, but a modern Crossfit "Box" looks a lot more like a gym from 100 years ago than a "modern" gym stuffed full of machine... Read more »

17th March 2010

Mountain Movement: Game on!

It took two months longer than I thought it would, but I'm finally done with the course syllabus for "Mountain Movement." The idea behind this course is to help people move more securely, en... Read more »

16th March 2010

Crossfit Level One Certification–quick notes on it and CF

I just returned from a really interesting weekend: A Crossfit Level One Cert. Just to be clear, I paid for the certification out of my own pocket (and for my wife), and I have no affiliation... Read more »

15th March 2010

A few more “tricks” for moving fast on ice

NOTE: The following rests on the foundation of moving in control. "Control" means securely, with solid belays, and with an attention to detail, as well as not falling off.Moving well, or fas... Read more »

3rd March 2010