For those who missed Jeremy Blumel’s article in the Chief last week, we thought we would post it here. One of Jeremy’s previous articles got a lot of attention on Google News and also was published in the printed edition of the Squamish Chief. This column focuses on the los
This week’s column is a little departure from the big questions banging around within the topic of climbing, and instead focuses on my own climbing and the idea of community spirit gone awry.
For the past month the weather has been unbelievable, unprecedented and motivating if you’re a rock climber. This is definitely one of the reasons Squamish is the best climbing area in Canada; mild temperatures, fast-drying rock and a huge variety in styles of climbing from which to choose. My own climbing has swung more towards bouldering because of the birth of my daughter and because I can improve on my bouldering techniques. I needed a more convenient and time-efficient style of climbing to pursue but still needed to perpetually strive toward – or, more aptly, flog myself against – motivational goals. My training has evolved as well, with more reading, research and discussion with my fellow climbers and friends on how to make better use of our limited time to improve our strength, power, conditioning, injury prevention and focus.
With the influx of numbers in the boulders, it seems that the community ethics of the past in regards to stashed pads have changed. What can our community do to restore the trust in the climbing community and make sure our outdoor areas are treated with respect? Comments below are always appreciated!
For the full article, please visit The Chief website.
