Redpoint burn on Kaleidescope, 8a+
Photo: Tom Smartt

Whippers, Ballerinas, and Thugs

Time is flying by. It’s been over a month since we left home and arrived here at the Red River Gorge. It’s been a blast, with so many new routes and so much lactic acid. I was able to overcome my slight shoulder tweak (phew!) and get through the Kentucky …

Climbing Resurrection (5.12c) at The Motherlode
Photo: Jamie Chong

Roadtrip!

The classic American dirtbag road trip. For the past three years, from the day I started my degree in nursing, I’ve been dreaming of a road trip. I would say to myself, After school, I’m going to buy myself a van and a puppy and go on the road. The van would …

The 6 girls and 8 boys who got their butts kicked at the Hive TDB. Thanks Dustin Curtis (bottom right) for all your hard work! We know now that we need to step it up!

Happy to be Climbing

It’s been sunny here out on the West Coast for a number of days (Gasp!), making it a perfect opportunity to head …

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Arc’teryx!

I am extremely excited to announce that I have just become one of the newest members of the Arc’teryx rock climbing team! …

My shiny new cams

A Beginner Again

It’s been about 14 years since I began climbing. I wouldn’t call myself a beginner when it comes to sport (although in …

Working Fudge Packer (5.13d). Photo: Zak McGurk

Packin’ the Fudge!

Surprise! I’m back. Didn’t think I would eh? It’s been almost a year since I’ve graced the interweb with my presence, but …

Alannah climbing strongly past the blue feature bottleneck

Semi-Finals and Team Wrap-up

Well, I’m sitting here back in Munich, Germany once again. The coaches said goodbye to our athletes today in Imst. It was …

We look good!

A Successful Day One at the YWC!

It’s just after 10pm here in Imst, Austria and we’ve just tucked in 25 tuckered athletes after their first qualifier at the …

Beautiful Austria

Youth World Cup 2011

Hello from Imst, Austria! I’m currently sitting in a very beautiful hotel with one of the most amazing and fun group of …