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When To Retire Climbing Gear and Ropes15-Dec-2009
I haven't seen the end of a rope in 10 years. This past week we took a family camping trip to Joshua Tree and the climbing bug bit me again. The quest......
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Should I Get a Link Cam?15-Dec-2009
The Link Cam #2 would be a worthy addition to your rack. Normally, due to the various color codings and unit range overlaps, I don’t recommend mixing cam brands anymore than mixing Laphroaig 18-year with Listerine. ...
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How to Get a Climbing Mate15-Dec-2009
I've read your comments and advice on dating climber men: where to meet them, how to turn them down and all that.
But what are the chances of me finding a climber-man who has more than two brain cells to rub together? I'm not asking for genius, but some basic, average level of intelligence.... -
Will Dog Urine Harm My Rope?04-Dec-2009
A buddy's dog peed in the general direction of my new rope. I don't think it was a direct hit per se, but collateral damage is a high possibility....
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Using Steel Carabiners for Fixed Quickdraws04-Dec-2009
I have recently been told that steel biners on fixed quickdraws do not dissipate the heat well enough and can cause damage to your rope. If I am not m......
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Petzl Tibloc and Climbing Rope Sheath Damage04-Dec-2009I recently purchased a Petzl Tibloc. Soon after I bought it, I noticed the aggressive teeth. Will these damage the rope?...
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Overcoming Anger21-Oct-2009
When I fall on a project I pitch a fit. Are there tricks to controlling anger?...
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Fixing a Spinning Bolt21-Oct-2009
I was upgrading the 3/8-inch Rawl five-piece bolts on a route, hoping to replace them with half-inch, but one of the bolts just spins and won't unscrew....
Hyalite Canyon Access in Danger
Ice climbers in Montana are getting ready to pull off their gloves: not to clip a screw, but to keep access to Hyalite Canyon.








