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Climbing, Adventure, Gear & Choss
Interview with Rock & Ice Editor Jeff Jackson
We’ve been hoping to get these out on a regular basis, but time sure does fly sometimes! Anyway, here’s an interview with one of the most motivated local climbers we know, Jeff Jackson. Kick back with your cup of coffee on this fine Friday morning and enjoy! How long have you been in the Roaring […]
Discuss the Future of Climbing on Independence Pass
Sorry to post this so late, but there is a meeting tonight in Aspen at the Red Brick to discuss the future of climbing on Independence Pass. A few concerned citizens (climbers primarily) have been meeting with representatives of Wilderness Workshops regarding how their Hidden Gems Wilderness proposal might affect pass users. A compromise plan […]
I Love Climbing, But It’s Kind of a Pain in the Ass
I’ve been having this conversation a lot recently, how climbing is so amazing, but at the same time how much it sucks because to do it well, you have to put so much into it. I was recently explaining to some new comers that you have to climb three to four days per week to […]
Outdoor Retailer Summer 2009 Recap
Alright, so here we go, a recap of the Outdoor Retailer Summer 2009 trade show. I saw some cool stuff for sure, but I’m not gonna go to in depth with all the marketing spray blah blah blah. Everything looks good when it’s shiny and new, we want to know how it performs out in […]
Back From OR, Off to Indy Pass
I got back from a great OR show last night at 10, and have to leave for a four day trip on Independence Pass with Jaywalkers today at 9. The fun never stops. Saw some cool stuff at the show, including the Offset Master Cams from Metolius, new cams from DMM that look like Camalots, […]
Outdoor Retailer 2009 Here We Come!
Today we’re hopping in the car and heading north for the 2009 Summer Outdoor Retailer trade show to check out the latest and greatest in the climbing world. Besides wandering around the show and checking out anything shiny that catches our eye, we’ve got appointments with Trango, Petzl, Cloudveil, Sterling, Black Diamond, La Sportiva, Big […]
Lumpy Ridge in the Summer
During the summer of 2000, I lived in Estes Park, working as little as possible and spending a lot of time in RMNP and Lumpy Ridge. I’ve been back many times, but it had been 4 years since my last trip, and Tracy had never been, so we loaded up the van and headed north […]
Death on Capitol Peak
A Colorado Springs man, James Flowers, fell to his death while descending Capitol Peak last Friday. The report from the Aspen Times: “Authorities believe Flowers fell at about 13,000 feet, on the east side of the ridge between K2 and Daly saddle. Flowers’ climbing partner, who was not identified in a sheriff’s office news release […]
Northwest Buttress of Capitol Peak – Route of the Month
Deep in the heart of the Elk Mountains lurks a route so fearsome, people only whisper its name in conversation: “I hear it’s a tottering pile of choss.” “I hear you don’t get any good gear for 1000 feet.” “I heard Michael Kennedy soloed it naked in mountain boots.” I can’t vouch for the last […]
Local Anchor Upgrades
By Mike Schneiter You know the scenario. You get to the anchor of a pitch of sport climbing at a popular crag, and the lowering ‘biners are heinously worn thin. Your inner dialogue runs through your head, “I’m sure I’ll be okay lowering. I’ll bring some new ones tomorrow.” Time and time again people make […]
City Of Rocks – Wallpaper Download
City of Rocks is a beautiful place. Granite crags, domes and spires are scattered across the high desert, and the landscape has a surreal atmosphere to it. Most weekends, you’ll find just as many non-climbers, if not more, who are simply there to wander around the maze of rocks, and marvel at those of us […]
New Patagonia Product Up, Get It Fast
I was surfing around the Patagonia website yesterday and noticed they have put up their new fall stuff, including some cool new things that climbers might be interested in. The Nano Puff Pullover looks like a lightweight synthetic insulation perfect for a day at the crag. The Retro Grade pants are a cotton-spandex blend that […]
Summer Has Arrived
Well, it sure took it’s sweet time this year, but it appears that summer has finally come to Colorado. After the rainiest late spring/early summer I can remember, the days are now warm and dry (for the most part) and it’s a great time to be out in the mountains. Sunday was one of those […]
Bulldog Creek Dog Walk (IV WI 4+)
Hayden Carpenter and Tom Bohanon recently repeated an obscure ice climb on the south side of Mt Sopris. Given a brief mention in Jack Robert’s ice guide, Bulldog Creek Walk is described as being 100 meters of WI 4. What they found was seven pitches of ice in a remote setting that makes for one […]
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