The Spirit of Joshua Tree- Dirtbag Dreams Adventures
“The whole world is, to me, very much ‘alive’ – all the little growing things, even the rocks.” – Ansel Adams “If the night sky had a flavor, what do you think it would be?” My friends and I had…
Climbing
ProView – Omega Pacific Dura Draw
New routing can be a thankless job. You toil up on the side of a cliff, cleaning, bolting and dreaming up the line you think is good, usually far from the seeing eyes of the masses. If the route is…
ProView – Evolv Cruzer Slip-On
I don’t sit still very well. Every day, my routine transitions between teaching in a school building, working/training/setting/coaching in a climbing gym, and getting outside at every opportunity, which usually meaning hiking a few miles to clean off new boulder…
ProView – Evolv Cruzer Psyche
When Evolv Cruzers first premiered in the climbing world, they gained attention as an innovative development in climbing footwear. Everyone had been waiting for a streamlined, casual, lightweight approach shoe, but the lack of durability and support left much to…
ProView – Petzl Nao Headlamp
Let there be light! Thanks to the Petzl Nao, that’s a phrase you get to say anytime the light starts to fade. I’ve been wearing the Nao on a few trips this past month or so and I am a believer.…
ProView – Arc’teryx Acrux FL and Bastion Short
I believe in the little things, things that make my life easier and more efficient. I also believe that because I tore my foot up badly in a groundfall climbing accident, ‘easy’ and ‘shoe comfort’ wouldn’t be used in the…
ProView – Petzl Connect and Dual Connect Adjust
I had plans to travel quite a bit this Fall season to numerous climbing destinations on my way West, chasing both traditional and sport climbing crags. Both of these lanyards are ideal for sport climbing but could be used for…
ProView – Omega Pacific Vulcan Quickdraw
The Omega Pacific Vulcan Quickdraw is not just a standard lightweight quickdraw. I used these draws all winter in Alaska, clipping gear, ice screws and bolts, and now they are a welcomed addition to my rack for mixed, ice and…
ProView – Petzl Sama Harness
The team over at Petzl have been making great products for years, that’s not a surprise to anyone. But what is a bit surprising, at least to my over caffeinated brain, is the level of craftsmanship built into the Sama…
ProView – Petzl GRIGRI 2
I’ve used a GRIGRI before, in fact I had the very first GRIGRI and really enjoyed how it worked. But the GRIGRI 2, while not exactly new on the market, really is a huge step up in the belay device world. Updates: For…