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Posted on February 24, 2020

Climbing and Flying

Movement over the earth has always been the goal. Meticulously crawling up sheer vertical faces, rapturously running over the next ridge. About a year and a half ago, I decided…

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Posted on January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

A Eulogy for Brad

as delivered on January 25th 2020 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Orange, CA Today I’m going to tell you the story of one weekend, or mostly just one very…

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Posted on July 10, 2018July 10, 2018

Forbidden Peak, West Ridge

Every year on July 8th, I thank my parents that my birthday comes during the best season. The days are long, everyone is on vacation, and the snow is melting…

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Posted on July 5, 2018July 5, 2018

Mt Stuart, Complete North Ridge

stuart 4 from Scott Bennett on Vimeo.   The North Ridge of Mt Stuart, in Washington’s Cascades, is one of the all time classic alpine rock routes in the country.…

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Posted on June 27, 2018

Rainier Infinity Loop

Mount Rainier was probably the first mountain I ever saw, though my mom can’t remember exactly. Sitting on her lap, face pressed to the airplane window, I think I can…

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Posted on June 16, 2014

New Tech Page: Hydration

While it is mostly water, PBR is unfortunately not the best way to hydrate while climbing. Click here to learn some more effective tricks. Photos by Matt Van Biene, http://vanbienephotography.com/

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Posted on June 11, 2014

No Record is Safe on the Edge

The competition is heating up for Colorado’s most coveted speed climbing record: the Naked Edge. A friendly rivalry, plenty of support from the community, and of course the crazy fun of…

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Posted on May 27, 2014

New Tech Page: Melting Snow in a Jetboil

Learn from my mistakes and don’t melt your jacket! Here’s how to safely ignore the manufacture’s warnings and melt snow in a Jetboil.

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