Monthly Archives: April 2014

Fighting The Pump: Some Tips for Happier Forearms

Ed. note: I am not a physical therapist, doctor, scientist, or astronaut.  I am a rock climber who’s been paying attention to the different ways I hurt and fix myself for more than a decade.  If you’re experiencing pain, you … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Why Scott H. Loves Climbing.

Today’s story is part of a series I’m going to call “Old Dogs, New Tricks” until someone gets offended and makes me change it.  Scott has been climbing for a couple of years now, and his enthusiasm and excitement is … Continue reading

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Your Weekend Planner, April 25-27

We’ve survived another week, bring on the weekend! Coming up this weekend – sunshine.  Coming up on the blog this weekend – your photos and stories (but send in more!) and some training tips from your favorite American, Ian Chavis. … Continue reading

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Alex Honnold and Reckless Role Models

Alex Honnold has been pushing the boundaries of climbing for years.  His passion is free soloing – climbing without a rope, often thousands of feet off the ground. Since he’s best known for his “death-defying” hobbies, it’s no surprise that … Continue reading

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YOUR Weekend Planner, April 18-20

Last Call for naming rights! Do you want to be featured in our blog? Name this weekly news/weather/whatever roundup and that’s what you’ll get.  Email erin@peakexperiences.com with your suggestions, anytime before next Friday! Look, I’m as annoyed about the weather as … Continue reading

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[O]AQ: What’s that short wall? Is that the practice wall?

[Occasionally] Asked Questions is Peak’s resource for all of those random climbing questions you always wanted to know the answer to.  Got something you’re wondering? Email Erin and she’ll find out the answer! Q. What’s that short wall? Is that the practice wall?  A. … Continue reading

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[O]AQ: What Exactly Do You Folks DO Over There?

[Occasionally] Asked Questions is Peak’s resource for all of those random climbing questions you always wanted to know the answer to.  Got something you’re wondering? Email Erin and she’ll find out the answer! Q: What exactly do you folks DO over there? A. … Continue reading

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Your Weekend Planner April 11-13

It’s Friday again! If you’re lucky and your seasonal allergies aren’t keeping you inside, I hope you’re logging some awesome outdoor time this week, and have plans to play outside more this weekend! If you wanna do some sweet indoor … Continue reading

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Calling All Weekend Warriors!

Do you love climbing? Of course you do – the only people who don’t love climbing are the folks who haven’t tried it yet. Do you love talking about climbing? I bet you do.  I want your stories! Tell us about your … Continue reading

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[O]AQ: Competition Climbing

[Occasionally] Asked Questions is Peak’s resource for all of those random climbing questions you always wanted to know the answer to.  Got something you’re wondering? Email Erin and she’ll find out the answer! Q. “Competition climbing? How do you compete … Continue reading

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