It’s hard to believe, but Splitter Choss is going into its seventh year online, and as such, my friend Chris Kalous wanted to record an episode for the Enormocast, to talk about the site, and my motivation for keeping it going over the years. We also discussed the state of online climbing media, why we [...]
February 2nd, 2012 | BJ Sbarra | 3 comments | ContinuedNews
The Overwhelmingly Massive Winter OR Climbing Report
I’ve been going to the OR show for many years now, but I’ll never forget the first time I walked into the Salt Palace, completely overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of all that was going on around me. These days, it just fades into the background, as I hop from appointment to appointment, saying [...]
January 27th, 2012 | BJ Sbarra | 1 comment | Continued
Introducing the Idaho Mountain Festival
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
Winter Outdoor Retailer is Here!
Packing everything into the car today and heading to SLC for the annual Winter Outdoor Retailer trade show. Psyched to see everyone and catch up on the latest and greatest in new gear innovations. Stay tuned to the Facebook and Twitter for daily updates, we’ll be posting photos of all the good stuff, and then [...]
January 18th, 2012 | BJ Sbarra | 0 comments | Continued
Homegrown Talent Slideshow
I don’t know about the rest of the country, but the weather in Colorado has been amazing for this time of year. Hope everyone’s been getting out and enjoying the prime late season conditions. Sounds like there’s quite a bit of snow on the way this weekend, and if you are looking for something to [...]
November 30th, 2011 | BJ Sbarra | 0 comments | Continued
2011 Reel Rock Tour Review
Last night I got to check out a showing of the Reel Rock Tour at the Glenwood Springs High School. The first half of the show was solid, but I felt the second left something to be desired. The line between achievements that are cutting edge, and those that are just in the freakshow/irrelevant category, [...]
November 17th, 2011 | BJ Sbarra | 4 comments | Continued
Free Stickers + Free Stuff = Free Awesomeness
Free stickers and a new monthly contest. Everybody wins!
November 8th, 2011 | BJ Sbarra | 0 comments | Continued
Colorado’s Next Bouldering Hot Spot?
Those who’ve been to the South Fork boulders have been throwing around superlatives like they are going out of style: the next Colorado hot spot, better than Evans, better than RMNP!
October 21st, 2011 | BJ Sbarra | 5 comments | Continued
Access Alert: Cattle Drives in Indian Creek
This just in from the Friends of Indian Creek: It’s Fall and the temps at the Creek are crisp and perfect. Its also time to bring the herd in from the high country of the Abajo’s. The FOIC got a call from the Dugout Ranch last night reminding us that this is the week when [...]
October 19th, 2011 | BJ Sbarra | 0 comments | Continued
New Black Canyon Management Plan Up For Comment
Attention all Black Canyon aficionados, the National Park Service is seeking feedback on a new Wilderness and Backcountry Management plan they have just released for the area.
September 16th, 2011 | BJ Sbarra | 0 comments | Continued
Indian Creek Volunteer Work Day
The Western Slope Section of the AAC is once again pleased to sponsor, in cooperation with the BLM, a volunteer workday in Indian Creek on October 15th.
September 13th, 2011 | BJ Sbarra | 0 comments | Continued
Rifle RendezSPEW Recap
The Rifle RendezSPEW was an amazing success. An unprecedented amount of work was achieved, money raised, shwag raffled and fun had.
September 2nd, 2011 | Andrew Bisharat | 0 comments | Continued
