We are please to have local physiotherapist William Bateman as a guest contributor for this training article.
“Training the core” is a concept mired in ambiguity. Our understanding of the core has changed significantly so let’s dispel its complexities and learn how to integrate it into our training programs. I’ll start by putting “core” to the side and discuss for a moment what has to happen to the different joints and muscles in our body as a climber reaches for their next hold.
John Harvey continues to battle for a rustic campground located near the Mamquam River. Illegal camping has become a priority issue for climbers in Squamish and one of the proposed solutions is using the crown land parcel next to the Mamquam River near Brennan Park Recreation Centre. Recently, John Harvey posted a map of the proposed campground.
Check the full interview with John Harvey on the proposed campground.
With comfort and durability at the forefront of its strengths, the Outdoor Research Uberlayer Hooded Jacket is one of the most versatile jackets we have field tested over the last six months. With its ability to hold heat where you need it and dump it out where you don’t, the Uberlayer is the ideal choice when hiking to and from the crag, belaying during a project run, or just making coffee while waking up outside in the Pacific Northwest. This versatile mid-layer proved to be extremely durable in the harshest climbing conditions, making it a go-to jacket for anyone serious about staying warm during cooler conditions.
Great video featuring a lesser known are in France called Seynes.
The fifth installment of Great Wide Open featuring Sasha DiGiulian in Wyoming.
We are pleased to announce that Graham McGrenere sent Division Bell (5.13d) yesterday in Chek Canyon. Graham had been trying the rig a number of times through this year and last year and was very psyched to send. Congratulations!
Graham on Division Bell (5.13d). Photo by Dan Beland ©
Nice little video featuring last weekend’s Psicobloc competition in Summersville Lake.
The fourth and final installment of the Great Wide Open. We surprisingly enjoyed this series by Jared Leto. No climbing in this one, but we thought it was only right to finish off the series.
Nice little flick featuring Chris Sharma and Patxi Usobiaga.
This one made us think of Peter Michaux and Alex ‘Dirty Bird’ Border Evans.
Peter Winter / Leavenworth WA / Grand Wall Boulders / 25 V4 Circuit / Home Campus Board
Hope BC / Jeremy Smith / Scrub your Face / Godman Creek / Ring Workouts / Wiretap