Author Archives: ropeandsummit

I’ve been spending quite a bit of time this winter in Rocky Mountain National Park, the Front Range’s alpine playground. From big solo days to scary mixed routes to speed climbing on the Diamond, I’ve refined my clothing and gear … Continue reading →

In the last couple weeks, I’ve been lucky enough to get out with some super-capable climbing partners on two of my favorite routes: Eldorado Canyon’s Naked Edge, and Rocky Mountain’s D7, on the world-famous Diamond. Both were routes I’d done … Continue reading →

I kinda feel ashamed when I set out to race the clock. I love climbing because I love being outside, seeing beautiful places, and exploring my own physical limits. Ego driven competition is for meathead sports and macho show-offs. But … Continue reading →

Last week, on New Year’s Day, I thought I might lose my toes. Halfway up Long’s Peak, in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park, I huddled in a snow cave and coaxed my stove to a ragged boil. I hadn’t felt … Continue reading →

“Buena ventura, che!” “Have a good adventure, bro” I said to Neil yesterday. In typical scatterbrained fashion, he’d spent the morning running around, finding boots and crampons, stuffing his duffel, and saying his adios‘s. All just barely in time to … Continue reading →

I’ve been busy, for once! Here’s another new technique page, this time about how to get the most from your camera while climbing. Check it out!

Check out a new technique page with some tips (and long-winded philosophy) about having fun in the dark (while climbing…) Night Ops

Here’s a link to an amazing 360 panorama that was shot by our Brazilian friend Irivan after his successful climb of the route “Mate, Porro, y todo lo demas” on Fitz Roy. Thanks! http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=ab0c8b35-9523-4270-ac7d-357bf577dc98

from “The Perry Bible Fellowship”

A typical day here in beautiful Chalten, Patagonia begins, for me, around 10am. I often resolve to waken earlier, go for a morning jog, and generally be more productive. Late nights, though, and a comfortable bed always conspire to keep … Continue reading →