Climbing is hard; there’s absolutely no doubt about it. We push our bodies and minds to the limit, often in harsh conditions (hot, cold, humid, dusty, windy), getting psyched, disappointed, pumped, gloomy, angry, motivated, determined. We put in blood, sweat, and tears. We are heartbroken; we are ecstatic. Yet we don’t give up. We should […]
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On our way to Antalya for a longer climbing trip (exactly how long had yet to be decided), we took the scenic road for a change. That brought us to the charming coastal town of Kaș, which, I must say, totally exceeded our expectations. Nestled on the Turquoise Coast (aka Turkish Riviera), Kaș is an
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Is it possible to juggle rock climbing and rope access? Of course! It ain’t easy, though. Sure enough, this rock climbing and rope access combo comes with both pros and cons, as you’ll see further down in this article. But when this balancing act is done just right, people who have a physically demanding job
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I look back on my life and, hey, there are many paths I could have taken and I don’t think I would have regretted any. I’m a rock climber and a writer; have been for as long as I can remember and will be for as long as I live. Tried a bunch of ways
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This is a humor piece. Sort of… Doesn’t matter if you have a full-time job or only work about half the workweek (at most). If you’re a climber, skier, surfer, kayaker, paraglider, backpacker, or any outdoor adventure lover who spends their last dime and all their free time pursuing their passion, you might just be
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Going with the crowd never seemed the right way for me – go to college, get a job, get a car, get married, get a mortgage, have kids, pay off debts for most of your life, forget your hobbies and passions, lose your essence, then reach the end of the line. I knew I had
