This video review is of the Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants. These might be the ultimate climbing pants for Spring, Summer, and Fall. They are wind resistant, highly breathable, water resistant, quick drying, and they stretch! The 3/4 length works very well and falls just below the knee for me. The pockets are well designed and the material is awesome. What more do you need?! This…
Well, price you can probably tell from the title that I finally sent Lost Souls, order a long time project I have worked on and off for several years. It finally came together. But now that you know, don’t look at the photos and then click the red X, read on! But first, put your rain coat on and prepare for the full spray of all my glory.
Saturday we headed to First Buttress…
This video review is of the Metolius Climbers Hand Balm and Crimp Oil. The Hand Balm is a great product that repairs damaged skin. It has a very mild scent and comes in a sweet metal screw top container. The Crimp Oil is like a high quality massage oil that will aid in reducing pain from sore muscles and joints.
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It felt like summer had arrived as we hiked into White Wall at Kaymoor. Our shirts stuck to us and the humidity was thick. We had debated the past few days whether or not to come down to the New River Gorge this weekend because the forecast called for 50% chance of rain. It drizzled on and off during our Saturday morning drive and when we walked in to White Wall to meet Chris and Paul,…
This video review is of the Metolius Ultralight Chalk Bag. When I first picked up this chalk bag, I was truly amazed at how light it is! The chalk inside weighs more than the bag itself. For how light it is, it’s super durable and user friendly. The included belt is really nice, and it has all the typical features of any high end chalk bag. Be sure to check it out!
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It’s rare to get perfect Spring conditions on the East coast, so when the forecast is mid 60’s, no rain in sight, and Friday off work due to Easter, you have to take full advantage and go to the New River Gorge! Gaelyn and I made the drive down Friday morning, and headed to Cotton Top to meet Chris and Jimmy. We haven’t been to Cotton Top for a couple years, so I was psyched to get back…
“The sun needs to come out” I told Gaelyn as I was pumping gas on our way down to the New. The wind and 35 degree air was cutting through me. The weather was supposed to be good! When we arrived at the Endless Wall parking lot, it was still quite cold. We hiked in to meet up with everyone.
Discombobulated (11b) – I sent this rig a couple years ago but hadn’t been on it since.
During the past few years, there has been quite a bit of new route development at the Upper Meadow crags, which is part of the Meadow River Gorge. The Meadow River Gorge is between Summersville Lake and the New River Gorge. When the new New guidebook came out, all of these new routes became public. I haven’t been out to Third Buttress in a couple years, and with the development of…
In this video, I show you how to make your own TRX setup for climbers. A TRX is basically some handles, straps, and a way to attach it to a ceiling. But the TRX is way expensive and the exercises can be found for free online. Make your own! You will need:
Metolius Rock Rings
Straps
4 Carabiners
Couple pieces of old climbing rope or other ceiling attachment wizardry
I…
Winter is nearly gone and Spring is quickly approaching (knock on wood)!! It’s been a long winter on the East Coast and my psych has brewed. Gaelyn and I drove down to the New on Friday night, knowing that Saturday’s weather was going to be stellar. We planned on a long day out at Endless Wall. There are several 5.12 routes right around the Party Buttress, which is near the Fern…
