City of Rocks is one of my favorite climbing areas, and now there’s another reason to visit this incredible spot: the first annual Idaho Mountain Festival, coming September 27th to 30th. In the words of the organizers: “The Idaho Mountain Festival will offer a four day event where climbers, as well as trail runners, can [...]
January 23rd, 2012 | BJ Sbarra | 1 comment | Continued
Feature Article #1
The Journey is the Destination
Here we are again, the end of another year. A time of relaxing with friends and family, a time of thankfulness and gratitude, for all we experienced over the previous twelve months. Many fond memories, shared with special people, in the most incredible places in the world. The life of a rock climber is a [...]
Feature Article #2
The REAL Holiday Gift Guide for Climbers
Hard to believe the holidays are just around the corner, If you’re like me, you haven’t done any shopping yet, but not to worry. If there’s a special climber in your life, we’ve put together the ultimate guide of cool gifts they’ll actually want.
Feature Article #3
A Time For Thanks
Whether you’re taking off this week to visit some far off destination, or will simply be celebrating at home with friends and family, this is a time for thanks and gratitude.
Feature Article #4
Chasing The Endless Summer
We were fortunate to chase summer south last week, spending much of it in Red Rocks, and the weekend in Indian Creek. As rock climbers we long for the good weather to last year round, but reality dictates most of us stay grounded in one spot year round.
Feature Article #5
Best 5.8 in the Universe?
There was a recent article on Climbing.com called Crazy Eights, hyping the best 5.8 trad climbs around the country. There were some great routes on there, and it got me thinking what a wonderful grade 5.8 truly is.
Feature Article #6
Can You Still Have Fun?
Projecting hard routes can be a rewarding way to approach climbing, but it has a dark side, where fun is no where to be found…
Feature Article #7
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2011 Recap
Another summer trade show has come and gone, and what a whirlwind it was. Here’s a look at just about everything we saw, gear junkies, prepare to get your fix…
Feature Article #8
A Mid Summer’s Daydream
Summer is an incredible time of year, as the snows recede into the high peaks, and the mountains become a playground where you can do anything you can dream up.
Feature Article #9
Giving Back to Climbing
Climbing can be a pretty selfish activity, but there a number of ways to give back to the sport and community that you love.
Feature Article #10
Welcome to Paradise
Paradise Forks had always been on my list of places to go, but sat just far enough away to keep a trip from becoming reality with so many other places to visit.
About this Site
The Origins of Splitter Choss “Splitter choss is like a fine wine, or rather more like a PBR – an acquired taste to be savored. Typically, a fine pitch of SC is the most memorable of the route or the day. The term originated in the Black Canyon, a bastion, or should I say THE [...]
