Tag Archives: Trango

Running for Rock Climbers: Interval Training

Mar 27 2013

I’ve said numerous times that I am a climber, not a runner. Admittedly, I enjoy that predictable rhythm that comes from pounding the pavement on a crisp, sunny day. However, running simply gives me something healthy to do for my physical and mental health on days that I’m not climbing. So while I’m not one of those obligatory anti-runners looking at their watch every other step until they can cross “cardio” off of their daily to-do list, I do occasionally find myself in the doldrums of monotony somewhere around mile 2 (especially on beautiful spring days where I’d rather be climbing!) What helps me through these trips down Boredom…Read the rest of this entry →

The Best of the Best from Trango (and GIVEAWAY!)

Mar 25 2013

This week marks one year that I’ve been signed on as an athlete for Trango Extraordinary Climbing Gear, and I must say it’s been a delightful ride! I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to represent Trango and their affiliates (such as Stonewear Designs and Tenaya) at numerous festivals and demos, provide feedback on products still in the testing phase, as well as meet some really great people. Oh yeah, and I also got loads of free gear along the way too! And though I’ve enjoyed pretty much all of the gear I’ve received from Trango, a few products in particular have found their way into…Read the rest of this entry →

How to be a Great Belayer

Mar 18 2013

There’s a whole host of resources available online and in print aimed at how to successfully climb harder, stronger, higher. However, there’s only a fraction of information available for another crucial, yet often overlooked skill that is vital to every good send: the art of belaying. Sure, most climbers, even newbies, have a basic knowledge of how the belay system works, and understand how to use a belay device of their choosing. They can most likely pass a belay test at their local gym and can handle the number one priority for a belayer – keep the climber off the ground. That’s good. …Read the rest of this entry →

Strategies for Rainy Day Climbing (with a Toddler!)

Mar 07 2013

In just a few short weeks it’ll be springtime again. I can picture it now – buds will begin to sprout up in the garden, the birds start singling a little louder, and the days start getting a little longer. Oh yeah and it rains. All the time. Actually that’s not true. It doesn’t rain ALL the time. The typical m.o. in the Southeast is for the skies to be bright and sunny all week, with clouds moving in on Friday afternoon, just in time to thoroughly soak your newest objective at the local crag. But before you’re tempted to cancel that…Read the rest of this entry →

Life Lessons You Can Learn From a Rock Climber

Mar 04 2013

The writer in me loves metaphors and analogies, which is one reason why I love writing about climbing. Time and time again I’ve been able to apply concepts from the rock climbing world to my life as a mother, wife, and friend. What a lot of non-climbers don’t realize is that there are actually several different disciplines, or styles, of climbing – some of us may have an end goal to climb Mt. Everest, whereas others of us may aspire to touch every piece of local rock that we can. Each discipline has a different set of values, ethics, and…Read the rest of this entry →

“Not all who wander are lost.” —JRR TOLKIEN