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Ice Climbing Technique: The 4 Layers
Ice climbing technique can be taught in a rigid formulaic way, but this undermines the kinesthetic IQ you've developed from other forms of climbing. In this video we present ice climbing skill with the understanding you'll want to progress to more difficult grades versus always sticking to less than vertical terrain. Oh yeah, and we bake a cake too ;)
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The Dirtbag Yeti of The Ouray Ice Park
Переглядів 8642 роки тому
peakguides.com/dontrapofftheend/ The dirtbag yeti of Ouray is a mythical and mysterious creature... but we all know they're real. The dirtbag yeti of Ouray loves the ice park. He is aware, though, that it takes a lot of money to keep the park open. Some people buy memberships, but he doesn’t have any money. He’s always wondered if there was a way he could pitch in. There is a way to help suppor...
How to Sport Climb
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Like many of us, you’ve cut your teeth in the climbing gym and learned a lot of the basics for belaying, climbing, and lead climbing. In this video we bridge the gap of some of the most common issues to get acquainted with when transitioning your skills from the climbing gym to outdoors.
El Potrero Chico: A Not So Challenging Challenge
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Matt and Anna are keen to take on a climbing challenge. Lance and Luca are there to capture the magic, and document the series of adventures every climbing trip is composed of.
Bastille Crack Eldorado Canyon: The Definitive Beta
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Is it 5.7? Is it 5.9? Only you can say once you've had a go yourself! Lance and Anna put in some laps to dial in the definitive beta on Eldo's most popular climb, the Bastille Crack. This video should give you what you're looking for if you want to get it own your own, but in case you are interested in a celebrity host: peakguides.com/guided-rock-climbing/boulder-co/eldorado-canyon/
An "Interesting" Bolted Climbing Anchor Video
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Rock Climbing anchors don't have to be complicated. Here are the 3 anchors you should know for building anchors on 2 bolts: 1. Pre-Equalized 2. The Quad 3. Two Quickdraws Principles to apply to your anchors: a. Redundancy - requires more than one failure for the system to completely fail b. Distribute the Load - divide up the force of the anchor onto the various components c. Limit the Extensio...
Climbing Indian Creek With a Single Rack
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The title pretty much sums it up. Climb/Learn in The Creek with one of our crew: peakguides.com/guided-rock-climbing/moab/indian-creek-rock-climbing/ Routes completed with single set 1: Binou's Crack Chocolate Corner Mr. Peanut Wild Works of Fire Gorilla Crack Almeredo Corner 24 Unknown The Key Flake Twin Cracks Triple Jeopardy Annunaki Neat Casey's Route Routes we could have done with a single...
Outdoor Rock Climbing Movement 101
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Part of our intro to outdoor rock climbing series: Cliff notes for the curriculum in this video: Handholds: Edge Sidepull Gaston Undercling Pinch Sloper Crimp Foot placements: Edge Smear Flag Center of Gravity → a point from which the weight of a body or system may be considered to act I.e. if we simplified all of your mass down to a single point Important to look at your feet when placing them...
World's Worst Crag Dog?... Tips for Taking Your Humans Climbing Outdoors
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Esmerelda find's herself in an interesting place... cognizant of the impact we make as rock climbers she has some sage advice for us would-be humans. Between glimpses into her past, her somewhat dirty language, and her antics at the rock climbing crag Ezzy has a great story to tell. Learn more about her workplace here: peakguides.com
Black Canyon: Climbing Checkerboard Wall and Dragon's Tooth
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Matt and Luca team up to climb a duo of routes: Checkerboard Wall and Dragon’s Tooth. In this episode, each climber is at a very different stage in their quest into the Black Canyon. Is your stoke account in the Black? peakguides.com/guided-rock-climbing/western-colorado/black-canyon/
CASTLEJADE: Climbing Castleton Tower and Fine Jade
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Fine Jade and the North Face of Castleton Tower are two of the most recognizable rock climbs on the planet. Most would be satisfied topping out just one of these climbs in a day, but to link up the pair is something truly special. Lance and Joe dealt with getting rained out, getting the gear beta wrong, and all of life's hurdles only to land on a perfect day of climbing. Oh, and a bit of gear b...
23 in Unaweep Canyon
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On the granite walls of Unaweep Canyon on the Western Slope of Colorado, Ally sets out to rock climb 23 pitches for her 23rd birthday. She mantles, jams and thrutches her way through shallow sloping cracks surrounded by a crew of comrades. They navigate cacti, springtime mud, and fatigue, and fueled by gummy worms, they finish the final pitch in the dark. CLIMBS Middle Mothers: No Name 1, No Na...
A Connection to Progression: Eldorado Canyon
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Rock climbing in Eldorado Canyon is life. So much of our connection to the world and the places we love is drawn from our experiences. The West Buttress of the Bastille is a great place to get "in touch" with Eldo! Thanks so much to Mountain City Media for the story and rad edit! Learn more about Eldorado Canyon Rock Climbing: peakguides.com/eldorado-canyon-rock-climbing/
Eureka: Stairway to Hell's Whorehouse
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Eureka /yo͞oˈrēkə/ A cry of joy or satisfaction when one finds or discovers something. Tucked away in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, Eureka is an area near Silverton with a number of classic ice climbing routes. On a whim, Lance and Joe link up Stairway to Heaven, Highway to Hell, and Whorehouse Hoses. Learn More: peakguides.com/ouray-backcountry-ice-climbing/
Getting Started Ice Climbing
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Getting started ice climbing can be intimidating. There's a lot of equipment, a lot of risk, and a lot of required skill. Fortunately, there are a few ways to get started, and hopefully, our attempt to "address" the basics is helpful to you. More information: peakguides.com/guided-ice-climbing/
Indian Creek - The Upside Down of Rock Climbing
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Indian Creek - The Upside Down of Rock Climbing
Challenge Accepted... The Black Canyon
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Challenge Accepted... The Black Canyon
Alpine Rock Packing Tutorial
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Alpine Rock Packing Tutorial
Mt. Sneffels in the Spring
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Mt. Sneffels in the Spring

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @adaml2987
    @adaml2987 Місяць тому

    I loved this!

  • @CaRcInOgEnIcxSyRiNgE
    @CaRcInOgEnIcxSyRiNgE Місяць тому

    when describing carabinera facing the same direction and the one with the rubber keeper being the side the rope goes on--why didnt you actually show this on screen to indicate what you're referring to? Not the most useful visuals

  • @eugenewall6620
    @eugenewall6620 2 місяці тому

    The Northcutt start to the Bastille is 10d, but better protected until the traverse right just below the 1st belay.

  • @damienmcgovern5687
    @damienmcgovern5687 2 місяці тому

    Ha that was class! Great video. Very funny. Very informative!

  • @shanefanon
    @shanefanon 3 місяці тому

    Thanks.

  • @piotrlesnicki3626
    @piotrlesnicki3626 4 місяці тому

    Most enlightening ice climbing video ever 🤯

  • @Leander_
    @Leander_ 5 місяців тому

    Fantastically produced piece of climbing content.

  • @Mrwhomeyou
    @Mrwhomeyou 5 місяців тому

    I'm all about that cake!

  • @aydinsha
    @aydinsha 6 місяців тому

    Is it possible to summit if you're only like a 10.9 climber? 😅

  • @evanmtcka
    @evanmtcka 7 місяців тому

    I love smoking and watching videos like this! I don’t know how the hell you do it🤘🏽

  • @_ShaDynasty
    @_ShaDynasty 7 місяців тому

    La posada is too cash fancy for me. We're hitting up rancho El sendero because I'm a peasant climber

  • @holliscf
    @holliscf 8 місяців тому

    Is that Ed Helms?

  • @torreyintahoe
    @torreyintahoe 8 місяців тому

    It is a bold statement; and false.

  • @MrSophbeau
    @MrSophbeau 8 місяців тому

    I climbed this in 1974 with High Over Boulder.

  • @suzanneblaylock9598
    @suzanneblaylock9598 8 місяців тому

    Tried the Bastille back in the 90's ? I remember Derek Hersey laughing and cheeering me on, it was dinnertime and I was truly incapable of this route. 5 9? Thank you Derek for being my cheerleader. We all miss you.

    • @eugenewall6620
      @eugenewall6620 2 місяці тому

      He was a right character, the bloke I climb with has been climbing there since the start of the 80’s. He knows all the early developers and climbers. There’s a 5 star route just outside the canyon he put up and another in Boulder canyon right of the falls that’s also 5 stars. I’ve met a few of the greats and have climbed with some as well.

    • @suzanneblaylock9598
      @suzanneblaylock9598 2 місяці тому

      @@eugenewall6620 No kidding. Was Simon Peck, Freddie Snalem or Dave Whaley on that list by chance?

  • @rudimatt3432
    @rudimatt3432 8 місяців тому

    Ice climbing is so gay, it’s nothing but clueless, boring flatlanders. Go away.

  • @rudimatt3432
    @rudimatt3432 8 місяців тому

    Bloody carpet bagger! You move back to Oklahoma?

  • @AndyOnTheMountain
    @AndyOnTheMountain 9 місяців тому

    Awesome! Any new videos coming out soon? Miss your videos.

  • @khronoss87
    @khronoss87 9 місяців тому

    When Anna got offroute, what difficulty would you say that was? I ended up doing the same thing and never did get any idea of the grade.

  • @JakeM364
    @JakeM364 10 місяців тому

    “Climbing is a journey to the edge of our emotions” well said.

  • @LunchRide
    @LunchRide 11 місяців тому

    I came for some awesome climbing footage, I didn't expect the honest, heartfelt, and completely relatable story. You have been heard and understood. Very, very well done on all aspects. Thank you.

  • @andrewmitchell5807
    @andrewmitchell5807 11 місяців тому

    Please, more of these, but in eldo

  • @jasonniemeier382
    @jasonniemeier382 11 місяців тому

    Do you have any recommendations for an emergency bivy if you get caught in an afternoon summer thunderstorm on route above treeline and you need to hunker down? I've got a space blanket but concerned about if that will attract lightning being that it's metallic.

  • @benjaminwoodman
    @benjaminwoodman Рік тому

    Never lead before. I’m confident I can do it though.

  • @Simon-ku7ky
    @Simon-ku7ky Рік тому

    jesus when he clipped the rope to his gear loop my heart fell out of my chest, your gear loops are not rated!

  • @sanopaid
    @sanopaid Рік тому

    Nah man, only lower of fixed gear in extreme situations where there isn't any other option. Running rope through fixed gear will wear your rope more AND wear the gear for everyone else. Always try to rappel if possible.

  • @marklondon9004
    @marklondon9004 Рік тому

    Can we add "Put on your helmet when you leave your car and leave it on your head!" Cliff routes in England often have paths at the top. Other climbers can knock stones off the cliff onto the climbers below even during the approach.

  • @loisrodier7437
    @loisrodier7437 Рік тому

    In my opinion, the best way to go sport climbing is to go with someone who already know how to... Because their is much more things to take in account! But, you also have to understands the basic, but get your own opinion, and methods for the rope techniques, like clearing an anchor. In fact, their is a lot of way to do them, but they all have pros and cons to take in account when you have to choose one of them. And the only way to have this knowledge is to go climbing with a lot of experienced people, and ask them about their techniques. Then, make your own opinion, and, enjoy!!! Have a nice climb 😉

  • @heroofmetal
    @heroofmetal Рік тому

    Very few videos explain how to lead climb. All others asume there is a rope!

  • @DavidParsons3
    @DavidParsons3 Рік тому

    STOKE!!!

  • @steventhaw3765
    @steventhaw3765 Рік тому

    Nova Dea is absolutely correct! You are AMGA certified?! LOL

  • @princenabby1
    @princenabby1 Рік тому

    That's a very good dog right there!

  • @aron7548
    @aron7548 Рік тому

    If I had any money to donate I would buy a train ticket to the nearest ice that's still up or buy some food, the hospital bill can wait

  • @aron7548
    @aron7548 Рік тому

    nice

  • @kilianhzh
    @kilianhzh Рік тому

    I’m hungry now :/

  • @tanimowo
    @tanimowo Рік тому

    the underwear bit is criminally underrated man i’m crying

  • @jimmyratzlaff5630
    @jimmyratzlaff5630 Рік тому

    I used to solo that all the time in the 80's great route!

  • @kevedwards
    @kevedwards Рік тому

    You forgot the most important points, don’t play your shit music at the crag and ruin everyone else’s day and also take your litter home anddddddd don’t top rope of fixed anchors, use your own draws. 👍

  • @wanderer2766
    @wanderer2766 Рік тому

    What kind of ascender are you using at 2:00 ? Is that a micro traxion or ropeman ? Thanks

  • @hillbilly4christ638
    @hillbilly4christ638 Рік тому

    It's like you are shielded and then you go for exposure. It kind of grips you when you are out in the open like that. I went up a chimney with my friend and then there was that move where you push out and are exposed on the face. I was there in 1980. So long ago.

  • @chavenord
    @chavenord Рік тому

    Terrible video.

  • @FamilyFlippers
    @FamilyFlippers Рік тому

    Stupid question, but shouldn't you have straps on the ice pics. What if you drop one, then you can't do anything.

  • @mojorisin2112
    @mojorisin2112 Рік тому

    Wow finally someone out there getting outside the Aframe Box to help progress more complex structures.👏🙏

  • @jodylowe8476
    @jodylowe8476 Рік тому

    Lance rock the porno stache

  • @wanderer2766
    @wanderer2766 Рік тому

    What kind of ascender are you using here for ice climbing ? Thanks !

  • @davidlourenco8478
    @davidlourenco8478 Рік тому

    as he said, it really depends on the route you´re working on, and depending on the fixed gear that is already in place, you may want to get the rope through the anchor links, do a figure 8 and use a locking carabiner to tie it to your belay loop before untying the original figure 8, to always keep yourself both on belay and with the personal anchor system of your choice in place. If, however, the rope is too thick to do that, there´s no other option other than doing this. great video :)

  • @mattdryden
    @mattdryden Рік тому

    Such a great video! I've been dying for something that will help me get past feeling like a complete beginner on ice. I look forward to getting back on the ice using this as a reference. Subscribed!

  • @Melanie-Shea
    @Melanie-Shea Рік тому

    You’ve done a great service with this video.

  • @BigDickMark
    @BigDickMark Рік тому

    I will be taking my 5 french bulldogs (Thomas, Sir Alfred, AOC, Black Andrew, and Sillary Clinton) rock climbing TOMORROW. What kind of top rope anchor is best for a french bulldog?! AMGA refuses to answer my question!!

  • @eliotrocks1
    @eliotrocks1 Рік тому

    Quality content 💪💪