Water bladders are a wonderful invention and they work very well for many uses. There are times that I do not carry a bladder, yet still want water very accessible. My solution to this has been to make my own carrier using a few simple items and a used plastic water bottle. In this short [...]
How To Make A Water Bottle Carrier
August 18th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Videos, climbing tips
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HOW TO EAT ENERGY GEL (take 2)
March 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · climbing tips
I was skate skiing in Grand Teton National Park with Max Mogren (Thanks Max!) recently and took the opportunity to film this short video where I demonstrate how to eat GU energy gel. There are two main things to do when eating gel, first is to eat it all and second is to roll the [...]
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Now You Know – How To Coil A Climbing Rope Video
February 26th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Climbing Tutorials, Videos
Video on how to coil a climbing rope and make it into a backpack.
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Exposure With a View – Black Ice Couloir
October 3rd, 2009 · 2 Comments · Ice Climbing, Jackson Hole Lifestyle, Photography, climbing tips
I climbed the Black Ice Couloir in Grand Teton National Park last week. I had a blast and it was the first moderately serious solo climb that I have done in several years. The climbing and conditions were favorable and felt moderate enough where I did not break out the rope, which I took as [...]
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How To File / Sharpen Crampons
May 14th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Climbing Tutorials, Ice Climbing, Videos, climbing tips
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Speed Up Your Multi-Pitch Climbing
April 21st, 2009 · 2 Comments · Videos, climbing tips
In the video below I share tips on how to move faster on multi-pitch climbs. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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26 Climbing Tips To Increase Speed and Safety
April 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Instruction, climbing tips
26Tips for More Efficient (and safer) Climbing: Leave earlier than you think you need to. Pick fast partners and go climbing with various partners who are better (technically, mentally stronger, physically stronger) than you so you can learn from them. Go light. Leave the bivouac sack and bag/s behind and commit. Obvious consequences apply. Use [...]
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How To Coil A Climbing Rope Video
March 30th, 2009 · 8 Comments · Climbing Tutorials, Instruction, climbing tips
Let me know what else you would like to learn about climbing or snowboarding wise and I will try to make a video to help you out. May you have safe, fun and successful adventures. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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How To Eat GU Energy Gel
March 2nd, 2009 · 2 Comments · Climbing Tutorials, Instruction
Below is a short video of me on top of Mount Glory (Glory Bowl) in the Tetons, demonstrating how to eat GU Energy Gel without making a mess. Enjoy! Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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How to tie a figure 8 knot for climbing
November 30th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Climbing Tutorials
The Figure 8 knot is my knot of choice to tie into the rope for climbing. In this video I demonstrate how to tie the figure 8 knot. Enjoy! Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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