tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56310660337726954652024-02-06T19:16:01.875-08:00What I do...Kasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02013124126169121745noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631066033772695465.post-83484775920035560962014-06-20T00:22:00.002-07:002014-06-20T00:23:42.206-07:00First Ascents in South Africa<div style="text-align: center;">
We've been climbing around Cape Town and around Arjan's house finding and developing some cool boulders! The boys have their eyes set on two awesome boulders, one of which the stand went down yesterday. </div>
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Jimmy on the send of the stand to "Son Krag" </div>
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The other project is at another area that I don't really know how to get there, but it's a hill side littered with boulders. Lisa, Nathan and I have found a few boulders as well and were able to put up a couple new lines! We have another project right next to "Mirror of Midnight" which looking at it we thought it might be V5 or so. And that's when we started working it, and it took us a solid 3 or 4 hours to do every move. Psyched to get back to it in the next fews days and complete the boulder! In the mean time here's a little video of Lisa and I climbing our first ascents!!</div>
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I spent about 3 weeks in the United States before I departed on my next trip... </div>
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My 3 weeks in the States went by pretty fast and I visited several places...</div>
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In Chattanooga I was able to hang out with my former climbing team and I took them climbing for two days. It was a lot of fun, but really hot and humid! But we made the best of it and had an amazing time! </div>
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And then on Tuesday June 10th Jimmy, Nathan and I got on a place in Chattanooga on our way to South Africa. We unfortunately missed our flight in Amsterdam due to a delay of our Atlanta flight. This delay added on an extra 12 hours to our trip, but we finally made it and went climbing right when we landed! </div>
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We went climbing the following day as well, but we first went and got some amazing breakfast, after which we went to the airport to pick up Lisa Chulich. We then hiked out to yet another amazing area! </div>
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I was able to compile a small video of Jimmy climbing over the past two days, and like it mentioned it rained today, so I had a lot of free time! Hope y'all enjoy!! </div>
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Kasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02013124126169121745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631066033772695465.post-83813092662084754502014-06-08T20:18:00.001-07:002014-06-08T20:18:09.232-07:00Switzerland/France Spring 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just got back from an amazing trip to Europe! We were able to visit 7 countries during our stay; Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Poland, Liechtenstein, France and Italy.</div>
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The biggest thing that stood out was the difference between the climbing in Swiss versus that in Fontainebleau, France. The climbing was completely different. How the day went by was different as well! </div>
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While in Swiss we had to pick our battles, climbing either in the morning or evening and each having a project that we were psyched on. There was a lot more hiking because the boulders were spread out. We also drove around more because there are so many areas in the Ticino area; Choronico, Cresciano, Val Bavona, Brione and a couple more. Even what we ate for lunch was different. We would buy a Panne Rustica - this brown bread that has so many seeds all over it. We would get a cream cheese called "tartar" to dip the bread in or Nutella. </div>
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Fontainebleau is one of the most magical and unbelievable areas I've been to. There are no mountains. It's completely flat but covered with forest. You walk into one of these forests and out of nowhere, there's these amazingly featured boulders littering the woods. The boulders remind me of the south to areas such as Horse Pens 40 and even a little to Rocktown. For lunch we would go to the local bakery and buy anything that we wanted that day. I think we all gained some weight while in France! </div>
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My time in Europe was amazing to say the least! And I can't wait for the next adventure which will be taking us back to South Africa! It's going to be a great two months there before we head back for the Trade Show in Salt Lake City, UT. </div>
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My trip to Red Rocks was amazing and I can't wait to go there again!<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/88485907">Red Rocks Part I</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1480696">Kasia Pietras</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/88979980">Red Rocks Part II</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1480696">Kasia Pietras</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/90406202">Red Rocks Part III</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1217114">Jimmy Webb</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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I've been here in Switzerland for about a month now and live has been pretty amazing! Swiss is surround by these gorgeous mountains that seem to never end. The food is amazing and the people are really nice even though we don't speak any italian! There are beautiful churches everywhere you look and the weather has been getting a little warmer, but the clouds have been holding back their tears. </div>
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Coming here, I knew that it wasn't really my style of climbing. The problems are full of crimps and crazy body positions and heel hooks about your head. But I wanted to get better at my anti-style, so that's what I have been trying to do. Try different boulders and hopefully get stronger because of it. </div>
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The main thing that I was able to accomplish was projecting and ultimately sending the climb. I have not spent a lot of time projecting boulders. I tend to try someone and either send it that day or come back another day to complete it. So finding a boulder that seemed possible, and going back to it for several days was something that I just haven't done much of and it was a very good learning experience. </div>
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<b><u>DAY 1</u></b></div>
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The first day I saw the boulder, without even trying it or touching the holds I wanted to climb it. Jimmy warmed up and flashed the boulder, which was inspiring and that's when I got my shoes on. There are no other boulders around, so I warmed up on the last few moves of the boulder. They are a little bit better holds and it's always good to have the last part of a 21 move boulder memorized to not mess up on the send. I sat there working out the moves. After several hours on it, I had most of the moves figured out. I still couldn't do the first and second move and there was another move where I had to bump to a crimp and I hadn't been able to do this move either. </div>
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Jimmy and I had convinced Alex and Nina to come try this boulder because of how amazing it was. It was very motivating to watch other females trying the same moves. Alex came up with alternate beta using a small crimp and a right push foot. This beta just didn't suit me, so I kept trying it my way. I was super surprised with how I was doing on the boulder. I had the boulder in to sections and felt very strong on it even though conditions weren't prime. Towards the end of the session the right push foot that Alex had used broke (which was also the right hand starting hold) At first I didn't think it would matter, because I only toe hooked the right starting hold. But once I tried the toe hook it just wouldn't stay anymore. It was a little frustrating to feel so close to sending it, and to then have it all crumble because a hold broke. I only spent another 10 minutes trying to figure out some new beta, I was so tired already and just called it good. </div>
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Jan and Jule came in for a week visit, and we convinced them to come try "i portici." Jimmy gave us some beta for the moves that I was having trouble with and it worked! I was now able to do all the moves on the boulder once again. So I started to try the boulder from the bottom. I gave it one good effort and made it through what I thought was the hardest part, I stuck the first big move, grabbed the two small crimps and went big to the good hold. I felt my fingers graze the hold and then I found myself on a pad on the ground. Jimmy asked me "What happened?" At first I didn't know what happened. Maybe I didn't go hard enough to the hold. Maybe I was too tired. Maybe my right smear foot was in the wrong place. All of these seemed like good answers. So i hopped back on, and try the move a few times with different options for my right foot. I thought, okay this will work now. I rested up a good while to let my fingers cool down and got my shoes back on. I found myself in the same position I was in the last try. Got my foot on the right smear and went for the hold. I was on the ground again. This time when Jimmy asked "What happened?" I knew the answer... My heel pulled me back, so when I thought I had the hold, my body went backwards. I couldn't believe it! Falling so far up and not being able to execute. I was mentally warn out as well as physically. I tried it a couple more times, but the energy and the psych just wasn't there anymore. </div>
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I had fallen the last time I was at the boulder, I knew I could climb the boulder. I warm up on the finish again and start trying it from the bottom. I find myself not being able to hold onto the holds. The rock felt hot and my skin was sweaty. I was falling apart and could control my anger that I felt towards the boulder and myself for not complete it the last time I was on it. "How do I fall so far last time and now I can't even get to the first big move!!!" I was beating myself up just trying it from the bottom and falling on the first move or the fourth or the second. My hands just greasing on all the holds. It was awful! It was getting dark and I was about to just give up but instead I decided to try the top some more and figure out maybe an easier way to do the big gaston move I had fallen on couple days ago. I tried a couple different things and finally figured out that I just needed to put my heel up higher which put my body just that much closer to the hold. It felt ten times easier than before. I ran the sequence a couple times and left feeling happy even though earlier I was filled with hatred towards the boulder. </div>
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We had been going to the boulder in the mornings because it stays in the shade until two. We decided to try it in the evening once the sun had gotten off of it. It was a bad idea. The rock had been sitting in the sun for a few hours and made the holds unbearable. I tried so far to do the first few moves, but holding onto pinches was so hard to do. I was ripping skin every time I tried any of the moves. I was getting so frustrated that I started to cry a little bit. I just wanted to complete this boulder, and it felt as if I was doing worse and worse on it everyday. I gritted my teeth and gave it my all and fell right before the first big move. My fingers were slipping off of every hold that I grabbed, but yet I was able to get through a good chunk of the boulder. It was clear the boulder wasn't going to go down today, but I knew if could happen when the rock didn't feel so hot and my skin not so sweaty. </div>
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I've have just described the day to day battle that I had with this boulder. What I have not mentioned is the mental game that I had to deal with. After the 3rd day, I knew I was physically strong enough to send the boulder. So why did it take me until day 6 to send it? This proves to me how much of climbing is mental... Before I would go to sleep I would visualize myself climbing the boulder successfully, over and over again. I thought about the boulder while trying other boulders. On the 6th day I concentrated on staying HAPPY the whole time before we got there and while we were there. The power of just being HAPPY can surprise you... I also got a "psych" video from my buddy Doug, which got me laughing and ultimately cleared my mind of any negative thoughts. As I mentioned before, projecting has taught me a lot about myself, climbing, conditions and most of all the mental game with climbing. </div>
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I recently traveled to Hueco after a great trip to Red Rocks! </div>
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The main reason why I was going besides the obvious was to meet up with my former climbing team from Chattanooga. For their winter break we planned a 10 day trip for them to Hueco. And it was a great trip!! </div>
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We climbed all around but mostly North Mountain and East Spur. The kids ended up having small projects through the trip and it was great to see them come back and try them. </div>
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I remember trying Alf in a Blender a couple years ago and thinking to myself that the reach on it was just a little bit bigger than I would be able to do. I ended up figuring out some crazy beta with heel hooks and toe hooks and even a knee bar!!! This was definitely one of my favorite sends of the trip!</div>
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When I came to Hueco, I wanted to send Chupacabra. The main issue with this boulder was that I had to use a left heel hook, and with my knee not being in top shape; I was not able to do the beta that I had tried two years ago. I was able to do all the other moves on it, so hopefully next time I get out to Hueco I'll be able to try it. </div>
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Anna's project for the trip was Jigsaw. Unfortunately, she was not able to complete it but got really close and learned many valuable things throughout the processes of projecting. She tried it over the coarse of three days. It was really awesome seeing her overcome not being able to send it before we left, which I believe is one of the hardest things to do. </div>
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Kaitlyn was able to send a few harder classic boulders that she had on a list. It was everyones first time to Hueco so they just had this amazing boulder field to try anything at anytime. I really love going to new areas. It's always so much fun to compare the differences and similarities to other areas. Also you have so many new boulders to try, that sometimes its mind blowing.</div>
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Our last day we went out on tour to East Spur. It was a great day and everyone tried some new boulders and were also able to complete new boulders as well. Moonshine Roof was the last stop of the tour and we all tried it out. It has one of the best features i've seen out in Hueco. </div>
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When the kids left I had several days left before I had to head back home. I was able to flash my first V9 (Frogger). I guess having a boyfriend that is known for his flashing, I wanted to start trying my hardest on first tries. I guess it rubs off. </div>
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On one of my last days out, several of us went onto North Mountain and just went around and tried classics V4/5 and under. I think almost every boulder I tried that day was new to me. It was one of the best days in Hueco thus far. It's always so much fun just being able to climb and not worry about projecting or sending hard. </div>
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Climbing outside motivates me more than anything else, and it's great that I have finally figured that out. Climbing in the gym is great and all, but getting out to areas and dealing with camping or dust makes the experience even better! I love climbing so much, and i'm grateful that I'm able to keep doing it. Also I'm glad all the kids had a great time and from what their parents told me they couldn't stop talking about it! Hopefully next year we will be able to organize another trip! The whole time on the trip I was filming many sends and made a little video of the trip, hope everyone enjoys it!! </div>
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Kasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02013124126169121745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631066033772695465.post-46593612597711669822013-12-22T12:36:00.001-08:002013-12-22T14:00:13.604-08:00Red Rocks Trip<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrYhK7H1cUDjYXdchBsvia7RtXWpC9DOytKwkNeKnXZaJjMhfV175c_3AIB0_rStfW2PpNAjDt5n3nQJNQxRbDee7BNAGT2CVHlq4uwBAhxt1c_pl6EpB27fS3QXptzE-O50v49Ykpwxx/s640/blogger-image-1085960189.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrYhK7H1cUDjYXdchBsvia7RtXWpC9DOytKwkNeKnXZaJjMhfV175c_3AIB0_rStfW2PpNAjDt5n3nQJNQxRbDee7BNAGT2CVHlq4uwBAhxt1c_pl6EpB27fS3QXptzE-O50v49Ykpwxx/s640/blogger-image-1085960189.jpg"></a></div> Oreo in the bush</div><div><br></div>My <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">trip in Vegas has come to an end and I'm sad to leave, but it was a great experience and great trip! </span><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwSP-ztPVsrJK4kWqOL7ERPpBP3ST8hs04uuhqwBM_tnTwv0-BfuCizA715M59eqfdZJh8xuS9jtB4n9Yf6ulbLgaicuImozSXAD6U1wBDDYl1qRVqF_V4HOakAHy4EOOkL9zeRw2CwjqP/s640/blogger-image--2053125833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwSP-ztPVsrJK4kWqOL7ERPpBP3ST8hs04uuhqwBM_tnTwv0-BfuCizA715M59eqfdZJh8xuS9jtB4n9Yf6ulbLgaicuImozSXAD6U1wBDDYl1qRVqF_V4HOakAHy4EOOkL9zeRw2CwjqP/s640/blogger-image--2053125833.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I was able to hang out with old friends and meet new ones. We were fortunate enough to have a place to stay. Our friends Kenny and Julie live in Vegas about five minutes from the boulders! It was a pre location and they were really awesome for letting us stay for two weeks! Our friends Courtney and Daniel stay with us as well. Cameron, Nalle and Lisa were part of our crew as well but they stayed elsewhere. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFJJpVUyfmiZsIUPdjBFeQvXZagrjkJAf1hjj-UVmVXfaLv96WJOsSwA4UqSROAulNYaadJpwUE_0yCCsb9xwSV16UqlySrTw03gADyICh72ceuyPGcVgY4PrPQMUrvYBeH12H13R1THes/s640/blogger-image-632965434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFJJpVUyfmiZsIUPdjBFeQvXZagrjkJAf1hjj-UVmVXfaLv96WJOsSwA4UqSROAulNYaadJpwUE_0yCCsb9xwSV16UqlySrTw03gADyICh72ceuyPGcVgY4PrPQMUrvYBeH12H13R1THes/s640/blogger-image-632965434.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The first few days we all climbed together, but once the boys found projects in other canyons they would go do their own thing. So in a way it was a boy trip and a girl trip. That's how Courtney and I decided to make a video of the trip. We will have two parts of it so be on the look out for that here in the next month or so. We spent a lot of time at the Kraft boulders, but were able to make it out to a few other canyons as well. Next time we might be spending more time developing then repeating boulders. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQ4iAXaCLA_fSGK2xa5yDSqusYFcL2eVkUVGZ4Mk-QK7tcSoM89PaZJ_t-HYs4_dwD56jtr8chSP2nZAjop9srNmiPcMqj1EvNZy2xaho0JdQ2kg5NQvWypysxRv88qGyiHo0G8hhB5x3/s640/blogger-image--1994022609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQ4iAXaCLA_fSGK2xa5yDSqusYFcL2eVkUVGZ4Mk-QK7tcSoM89PaZJ_t-HYs4_dwD56jtr8chSP2nZAjop9srNmiPcMqj1EvNZy2xaho0JdQ2kg5NQvWypysxRv88qGyiHo0G8hhB5x3/s640/blogger-image--1994022609.jpg"></a></div></div> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Courtney on Scare Tactics</span></div><div><br></div><div>We were able to tick off many classics out here. Scare tactics, bubble butt, Americana exotica, jabberwocky, bitch slap 5, Timmy's problem, orange top blue sky, mr. Moran, Quercus (FA), vino rojo, monkey bar direct, alexisizer, blood trails, all nightmare long and pork chop. It was a great trip and I learned a lot about myself and my climbing. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicuskAUdDlrcFG4cXYTmomcndkYgGeuyq_uA4GgWd4vKMS8T3aMg3cx-lulEpHRDGfKLhzekDyGr4iPJbI6HTVnl7ha1HgNbKf-qOFBzmHey5VLs93HKr5EJ8Mcfq7zaRszd6HuHhg4d6k/s640/blogger-image--84125135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicuskAUdDlrcFG4cXYTmomcndkYgGeuyq_uA4GgWd4vKMS8T3aMg3cx-lulEpHRDGfKLhzekDyGr4iPJbI6HTVnl7ha1HgNbKf-qOFBzmHey5VLs93HKr5EJ8Mcfq7zaRszd6HuHhg4d6k/s640/blogger-image--84125135.jpg"></a></div> Cam on Pork Chop</div><div><br></div><div>I really enoyed the group of people that we were with. We had a bunch of fun climbing together all day and then hanging out at night and making dinner together or just going out. It was truly a great trip that created many memories! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6Q77fdk2xmVbdSpOYZDwNX30CkQIcPZKZpd8w1qUxbFrh5EyHSOcVTzEq7pVJWGPzmj7NubMxRsxc1c3o4Zcz6dV3_MIKWSEBgIYeoQqG_NG9cNUYlEzZAyLQYZxUueE3-wfNELxgbPO/s640/blogger-image--84884970.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6Q77fdk2xmVbdSpOYZDwNX30CkQIcPZKZpd8w1qUxbFrh5EyHSOcVTzEq7pVJWGPzmj7NubMxRsxc1c3o4Zcz6dV3_MIKWSEBgIYeoQqG_NG9cNUYlEzZAyLQYZxUueE3-wfNELxgbPO/s640/blogger-image--84884970.jpg"></a></div></div> Nalle on Clogging the Feed</div><div><br></div><div>It was awesome to watch the boys establish new boulders. All of them walked away with FAs. Daniel with 'the nest' and 'half magic.' Nalle with 'clubbing and tubbing' and 'clogging the feed.' And Jimmy did 'one flew over the cuckoos nest' and 'fear and loathing.' I also got to watch all of them send a scary high ball 'the shinning path.' They had a great dynamic between each other. It was really motivating to see them push each other and laugh and have fun doing it! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgT2kYvLIt5X5-ck9QHiN-NiKp3q9Qkf-x4BCWgP44-x4F-G7qROMPr7RX5uLvPCWRmzHHEH-AIqhD2vjgiNoczS__VMDHG_c8YvBDTrQy8hVckSr6avjYbPaC0Q21_yEsFQq865qhJeiI/s640/blogger-image-709737591.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgT2kYvLIt5X5-ck9QHiN-NiKp3q9Qkf-x4BCWgP44-x4F-G7qROMPr7RX5uLvPCWRmzHHEH-AIqhD2vjgiNoczS__VMDHG_c8YvBDTrQy8hVckSr6avjYbPaC0Q21_yEsFQq865qhJeiI/s640/blogger-image-709737591.jpg"></a></div> Jimmy on The Shinning Path</div><div><br></div><div>We spent a little time on the strip. One evening Lisa, Courtney and I went to Fremont St. We were there right in time for a pep rally and walked around gift shops. Also went down a slide that was a lot of fun. Haha. Had some frozen yogurt and I gambled away $2. Overall it was a great time experiencing a little bit of Vegas. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYYqTGwPZ3zaKDooB3qLcYilBYo03OM2UVRWtX79rk0tzNFfgKqroSi6pnNpGby2g0Fg7P2fjAl7I263uBeiUHsl15RA1PtFZBFd3v0DvrdRru2KPMBCnu61L8HLdQaFUTiTlsVUvbs6of/s640/blogger-image--1698996422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYYqTGwPZ3zaKDooB3qLcYilBYo03OM2UVRWtX79rk0tzNFfgKqroSi6pnNpGby2g0Fg7P2fjAl7I263uBeiUHsl15RA1PtFZBFd3v0DvrdRru2KPMBCnu61L8HLdQaFUTiTlsVUvbs6of/s640/blogger-image--1698996422.jpg"></a></div> Fremont street </div><div><br></div><div>My birthday was yesterday and we all went to the Rio Buffet. We had to wait in line for an hour but it was worth it! So much food!! We spend over two hours in there! They had Asian food, southern food, Italian food, sushi, desserts, and much more! It was fun to hang out with a great group of people for my birthday!! It was a great day of climbing as well! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCAlmZqxc_jHXgso7JVXyCGxDEDJIdyl5za1g4Cyr70BpKLSGXGhtd4pfleS8F1th0-C4l7Thgh-PGHLA82-NUrtKl8W7MChFEuLIkAIHEsl7jEy3Y6nXO9sTRjxIBpV8s4x0Th84pVDZE/s640/blogger-image-1867519530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCAlmZqxc_jHXgso7JVXyCGxDEDJIdyl5za1g4Cyr70BpKLSGXGhtd4pfleS8F1th0-C4l7Thgh-PGHLA82-NUrtKl8W7MChFEuLIkAIHEsl7jEy3Y6nXO9sTRjxIBpV8s4x0Th84pVDZE/s640/blogger-image-1867519530.jpg"></a></div> Entrance to the Rio </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now Jimmy, Oreo and I are on our way to Hueco Tanks. We have about a 12 hour drive ahead of us, but it will be worth it in the end. My climbing team from Chatty will be joining us on the 26th and staying till the 4th! I'm so psyched to show the kids the beauty of hueco and all the classic climbs!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggKoD3k2XFEW8gRtiiRr9k2AYgC8LZnpTc-jGIai37UCQQ_mrAsybMmwJluQaxvSWiujiWb0Uk1oFmXSLpy2muqQzZb3OvSkz6hYuL93cjuGpAv-gcLPC7a8Wd-cii0aV7Vg9AF6NklyjY/s640/blogger-image-2083119381.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggKoD3k2XFEW8gRtiiRr9k2AYgC8LZnpTc-jGIai37UCQQ_mrAsybMmwJluQaxvSWiujiWb0Uk1oFmXSLpy2muqQzZb3OvSkz6hYuL93cjuGpAv-gcLPC7a8Wd-cii0aV7Vg9AF6NklyjY/s640/blogger-image-2083119381.jpg"></a></div> Daniel on The Nest</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_E8hos1cZQDF04fnlZPiWwCu71d5BYFGKph-lI1ShxpAFPP7pn-a6VzInwJPFvuhgHPpb55rOONE4L5MYPLBnFHPJbayx1Ms41WpXkBDYcXYqiL1JrNkzjh9LJL6T5hyxxyb0khsfe4x/s640/blogger-image-1296392056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_E8hos1cZQDF04fnlZPiWwCu71d5BYFGKph-lI1ShxpAFPP7pn-a6VzInwJPFvuhgHPpb55rOONE4L5MYPLBnFHPJbayx1Ms41WpXkBDYcXYqiL1JrNkzjh9LJL6T5hyxxyb0khsfe4x/s640/blogger-image-1296392056.jpg"></a></div> Lisa on Mr. Moran</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4VGisX51U19vETcimFoZCtXsoaLYKuZQ7LSfGp6ttLYdEg6i-pDENZeD94h44b97i7pygVPhNaBEDPAiUxLLwkTiRdeTSPcGbdMyDRAek0BNJras-vAJxx_stWCu-nwyAM7NOn-wSI0DN/s640/blogger-image--1022097274.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4VGisX51U19vETcimFoZCtXsoaLYKuZQ7LSfGp6ttLYdEg6i-pDENZeD94h44b97i7pygVPhNaBEDPAiUxLLwkTiRdeTSPcGbdMyDRAek0BNJras-vAJxx_stWCu-nwyAM7NOn-wSI0DN/s640/blogger-image--1022097274.jpg"></a></div> Me on Blood Trails</div></div>Kasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02013124126169121745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631066033772695465.post-71992000158935745062013-12-12T11:05:00.000-08:002013-12-13T16:30:24.115-08:00ABS Regionals - Boulder, CO @ ABC Climbing Gym<div style="text-align: center;">
I had the privilege of being a part of the setting crew for ABS Regionals in Boulder, CO. </div>
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It has been something that I've wanted to do over the last few years. In the past I have helped out at Regional and Divisional level events but never to the extent that I did with this event at <a href="http://www.abckidsboulder.com/" target="_blank">ABC Climbing Gym</a>. </div>
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The setting crew consisted of John Gass, Paul Dusatko, Kegan Minock, Garrett Gregor and myself. It was a really great crew of people and we had a lot of fun setting together. Garrett laid out a schedule for the week and we stuck mostly to it. Friday night we spent a couple more hours at the gym, but that's bound to happen. </div>
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Garrett allowed us to pick a set of holds that we really wanted to set with. I ended up choosing the Talus Set from <a href="http://voodooclimbing.com/climbing-holds/" target="_blank">Voodoo Climbing</a>. I was really psyched to set a boulder with them, but I didn't know what I was going to be setting until I got to the gym Wednesday afternoon.</div>
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Male Youth D/Female Youth D - Boulder #1</div>
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Male Youth D/Female Youth D - Boulder #2</div>
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Female Youth B/Youth A/Junior - Boulder #6</div>
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Male Youth B/Youth A/Junior - Boulder #1</div>
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Male Youth B/Youth A/Junior - Boulder #4</div>
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Paul and I also set:</div>
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Male Youth B/Youth A/Junior - Boulder #2</div>
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<u><b> Male Youth D/Female Youth D - Boulder #1</b></u></div>
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When i was done setting this boulder everyone said that it was way too hard. I had given the youngest kids slopers to climb on. I ended up making a few adjustments to make it easier. In the end, after the tweaks I think it was perfect for the Female D category but a little too easy for the Male D category. <br />
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<b><u>Male Youth D/Female Youth D - Boulder #2</u></b></div>
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For this boulder I concentrated on pinches along with a few slopers towards the top. I used the two big beehive holds from <a href="http://www.e-grips.com/default.aspx" target="_blank">E-grips</a>. The problem consisted of some tension at the beginning with a few compression moves at the top. Overall the climb itself turned out well but for the competition it had the same effect as the first boulder for this category; perfect for the girls and a little easy for the boys. </div>
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<u><b>Female Youth B/Youth A/Junior - Boulder #6</b></u></div>
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I had a fun time setting this boulder. It had a dyno for the first move, yet it wasn't too big. It continued up the overhanging arete with some compression moves to get up to slopey jug. It then crossed to some small flat edges from which you did a move to a smaller slopey pinch that you had to match and go to the top from. For the Youth B category there was an extra holds on the problem that made one of the moves a little easier, but I think that the boulder was slightly harder than it should of been for this category. For the youth a and junior category it was about perfect separating some of the top athletes in each category. <br />
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I really enjoyed setting this boulder. It had a dyno as the first move followed by some interesting moves through the roof. There was a double toe hook around the lip. It finished with three pinch moves and a dynamic yet technical move to a slick volume. There was a good amount of positive feed back on this boulder. I was proud. <br />
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This was the ultimate test of technique. I used the voodoo holds that I had picked out. They were flipped outside down as feet making the first few moves very technical and slick. There was a really awesome move at the top that was dynamic and technical at the same time. I really loved this boulder problem. <br />
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I set this boulder with Paul's help. I really like how this boulder turned out because it was powerful yet technical. It was set on a some what overhanging wall, with some awesome compression moves at the top. </div>
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Overall I think the boulders turned out well. I think the biggest mistake of the event was the youth B category. We should of made the beginnings of the boulders easier and progressively harder. A lot of the climbers got shut down on the first few moves, but luckily there were no ties. </div>
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It was a great experience and I hope to get an opportunity like this again in the future with regionals, divisionals or nationals! Hopefully i'll be able to get into the Level 2 Route Setting Clinic. </div>
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Kasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02013124126169121745noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631066033772695465.post-62008079094802530472013-12-05T00:06:00.002-08:002013-12-05T00:06:45.878-08:00One day Vegas TripI helped Jimmy drive out to Vegas and I was able to climb the evening we got there<br />
I was able to do two really fun boulders!<br />
Here is a video of the short trip!!<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="//player.vimeo.com/video/81077501" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe> <a href="http://vimeo.com/81077501">Day Trip to Vegas</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1480696">Kasia Pietras</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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I flew back to Colorado to set for regionals at ABC!<br />
I'm really excited for the opportunity and experience!<br />
I think it will be A LOT of fun!<br />
<br />Kasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02013124126169121745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631066033772695465.post-56957046455106652602013-10-13T18:37:00.001-07:002013-10-13T21:45:52.542-07:00Portland Boulder Rally 2013It was a rough weekend <div>I came to this event not expecting anything, just go out there and climb and have fun! </div><div>For the first two hours that's what it was... I was trying all sorts of boulders but only completed two harder ones</div><div>But the ones I was trying were really fun and I was progressing on them, but could never manage to get to the top! </div><div>I'm the last hour of the event I started to spiral down into a very bad place... And I couldn't control it</div><div>I have five boulders on my score card but three of them were warm ups... And I just couldn't manage to send anything else! </div><div>I try all the hard ones at least once and nothing... </div><div>I was in the rabbit hole and couldn't crawl out... It was very frustrating and annoying... I didn't realize how out of shape I really was</div><div>It shows that I have not been doing much to improve my climbing, and the only thing that I have to say to my defense is that I've been traveling the last two months which caused a lot of disorder in my life. I am just now settling in and feel like everything is in place. But in the end I feel as it is just another excuse that I give myself. </div><div><br></div><div>In the end I did not make finals but jimmy did so it was great to watch him climb. Chairing outside the gym was I little iritating because I do not like crowds, but once we were let in it worked out well because we were in the front row and were able to have maybe the best view in the house! </div><div><br></div><div>Chris and I were keeping track of results and it was nerve racking to watch jimmy compete since he was last out on all the boulders and I knew what he had to do to stay in the lead. My palms were sweaty and my blood was racing. </div><div><br></div><div>JIMMY WON!!! I was so happy!! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgraLg2priO4aqO81NgSKTmsB9oU1qpWDwtR9OMfuChKakb8TzK7ETCx8xdjHgl0ChDoT5g8jqogA3Xk_jnWCPk7hCMeQNSPPtNhX-32ThaXvTI_xKRfAAJ_9faTrw-Iaw2B7gdPkhd7YAB/s640/blogger-image--319823918.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgraLg2priO4aqO81NgSKTmsB9oU1qpWDwtR9OMfuChKakb8TzK7ETCx8xdjHgl0ChDoT5g8jqogA3Xk_jnWCPk7hCMeQNSPPtNhX-32ThaXvTI_xKRfAAJ_9faTrw-Iaw2B7gdPkhd7YAB/s640/blogger-image--319823918.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Sunday we played putt putt at a glow in the dark place. It was really fun!! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJra59jLyY-P54ohaWzOgTJ_-kc7h2PT0v0ugy9dn1_Bm90TQk-ak_uAd3QqM58EsfghFHZAt4mjFMqyK0bLVyi_bLS3Sx_q3Kg3n97KVa3KAEJ35xQ7cCdptmuo9ivr2_5KoUqWgflMuj/s640/blogger-image--961374516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJra59jLyY-P54ohaWzOgTJ_-kc7h2PT0v0ugy9dn1_Bm90TQk-ak_uAd3QqM58EsfghFHZAt4mjFMqyK0bLVyi_bLS3Sx_q3Kg3n97KVa3KAEJ35xQ7cCdptmuo9ivr2_5KoUqWgflMuj/s640/blogger-image--961374516.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We ventured to the gym later on where I tried a bunch of other boulders along with the finals boulders. Once again I was disappointed with myself, but at the end of the day I was able to calm myself and just turn the last two days into training days. </div><div><br></div><div>I finished off with doing an ab workout after all the climbing and I know I will be sore tomorrow! There are so many things I need to work on, and my attitude is one of them! Hopefully with time I will be able to get to where I want to be. I just have to be patient and keep a smile on my face even when it seems I'm failing all the time... </div><div><br></div><div>I mean 90% of climbing is failure, falling, trying hard and only 10% of the time we succeed! </div><div><br></div><div>So it's time to train! And get back into shape!! </div><div><br></div><div>The bonus of today was breakfast!! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9WabKYnzyMg30TwwyJuBZm9bJRLIV7gG4TSNS-1d18a1uMkxgEx66SQVKA-qTDBQ1BdHr9M0sU7vdX9FqzCX1L13TaFEV3FMp6Js0pJyodr68sc0mmduR-lLoBR7acuiHl3e0mUer0RpD/s640/blogger-image-473578716.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9WabKYnzyMg30TwwyJuBZm9bJRLIV7gG4TSNS-1d18a1uMkxgEx66SQVKA-qTDBQ1BdHr9M0sU7vdX9FqzCX1L13TaFEV3FMp6Js0pJyodr68sc0mmduR-lLoBR7acuiHl3e0mUer0RpD/s640/blogger-image-473578716.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Either way I want to thank everyone that made this event possible!! </div>Kasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02013124126169121745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631066033772695465.post-35473287384454602672013-10-07T20:53:00.001-07:002013-10-09T11:58:03.645-07:00Trip to Idaho!!<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Almo, ID is a small town of 172 people which encompasses a large area. They have a general store, a pizza shop/car repair place, an inn and a steak house. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNyA1COYoY_Xg_XF96jlY7ykUJ9ZTxOzJgz5cwEe-VryHaD9eNagPrfR7AyO6e_bn16-vHKJ9xLGleptqDOuK1oVhiZwlpKgGI42eNis3VRNuptX1rer_Fbj1jnvbxkOSGpj_5HKw8O4SW/s640/blogger-image-1482364624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNyA1COYoY_Xg_XF96jlY7ykUJ9ZTxOzJgz5cwEe-VryHaD9eNagPrfR7AyO6e_bn16-vHKJ9xLGleptqDOuK1oVhiZwlpKgGI42eNis3VRNuptX1rer_Fbj1jnvbxkOSGpj_5HKw8O4SW/s640/blogger-image-1482364624.jpg"></a></div><br></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">There are two main areas to climb at in this small town... City of Rocks (free access) and Castle Rocks ($5/vehicle). There are a few places you can stay such as the Smokey Mountain Camping ($20+ per night) but they do have awesome showers ($3) or there's the City of Rocks campground ($12/night). There's also the bunk house at Castle Rock that sleeps twelve and is $12.95/person/night and you have to go to the Visitor Center to make a reservation. We got the hook up and were told about the FREE camping. Down the main road in town till the road turns into dirt and right after you pass the cattle guard you take a right. </span></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVRpzbKVRIaXpwAqxnxTuQPBiDz2OAMNgVf3ZptV-kvA_0Hmltf3bizgDzyrDjhXMGP7x4lzEQ5NPjOu4VELAATrGK4DUlj39K6njS_JXcZUu9c-f0oKEbYnELTSHpulqjqgqdITclIrhZ/s640/blogger-image--607505973.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVRpzbKVRIaXpwAqxnxTuQPBiDz2OAMNgVf3ZptV-kvA_0Hmltf3bizgDzyrDjhXMGP7x4lzEQ5NPjOu4VELAATrGK4DUlj39K6njS_JXcZUu9c-f0oKEbYnELTSHpulqjqgqdITclIrhZ/s640/blogger-image--607505973.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>Most of you might of heard of Castle Rocks... It has the infamous 40+ move roof climb "war path" along with many rope climbs for both the trad climber and the bolt clipper... <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We unfortunately didn't bring our rope and gear, so I won't be able to tell you much about that. </span></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcPJ3p_aZYItN40e5UjDALhz7mJF3J1-ryU864aYS_ElYU-gvr7tBKxGQioyB_PlOLaDJh2a3siDtwT2uYDVwhlRjxZYFnOLAdjQttzaoJnleQjV1Lmau56oThZVJ-V0AXzZzSaMH7wdPu/s640/blogger-image--249275551.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcPJ3p_aZYItN40e5UjDALhz7mJF3J1-ryU864aYS_ElYU-gvr7tBKxGQioyB_PlOLaDJh2a3siDtwT2uYDVwhlRjxZYFnOLAdjQttzaoJnleQjV1Lmau56oThZVJ-V0AXzZzSaMH7wdPu/s640/blogger-image--249275551.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div>What I can tell you is that the "taco roof" is an amazing formation of rock that we are fortunate to climb on. There's a few different lines on. Most of which are a little bit "morpho" and hopefully I'll be able to figure out some beta before we leave to send a few of these boulders. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIG77WCv9a7l2afgcCicaZkn8QL4lMn7-Sg-DqqFCyyaQboGS1b1VSBP3YxVXsNcQ6gPKoZ46Aor0AVTlmGiBek8uv3juJoL0RQpbYoVrNZWclxkcxGcA9C2YHrzuq3jAi0bbdfHWuTHHl/s640/blogger-image-1131919727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIG77WCv9a7l2afgcCicaZkn8QL4lMn7-Sg-DqqFCyyaQboGS1b1VSBP3YxVXsNcQ6gPKoZ46Aor0AVTlmGiBek8uv3juJoL0RQpbYoVrNZWclxkcxGcA9C2YHrzuq3jAi0bbdfHWuTHHl/s640/blogger-image-1131919727.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Jimmy and I explored the boulders that surround the 'taco cave' and were surprised at the amount of untouched rock. There is a great amount of potential out here and hopefully more climbs get developed as the news spreads. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvGkjMoptXn4FN6_4i1g3FQjEc6JBAGPSpvqREc2PfAVqasSwomYkKflgsUw22akwNPbf_kiog8l9_X6BjScewskbifLKKUmL2K_yMoZMrUhvQcxCWiCWpsPJPxWps1S-Uue2wTq7xEDlt/s640/blogger-image-891740034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvGkjMoptXn4FN6_4i1g3FQjEc6JBAGPSpvqREc2PfAVqasSwomYkKflgsUw22akwNPbf_kiog8l9_X6BjScewskbifLKKUmL2K_yMoZMrUhvQcxCWiCWpsPJPxWps1S-Uue2wTq7xEDlt/s640/blogger-image-891740034.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>As of now, due to the goverement closing down nationals parks (which I think is ridiculous but there's a time and place for that rant) City of Rocks has limited access. Some of the land is owned by the state so as climbers we have access to that part of the land. Jimmy and I hiked around to explore the large amount of rocks that litter the area. Unfortunately most of the rock is choss with the occasional dyno boulder or some morpho (I hate that word) boulders. We were able to find a few boulders that had the potential of being good climbs. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCPM27QB44Si48CEB3BjArs63jyH1c-prDeiaa-wc5Lq6zqe-q6_3IgkejPvMRKfK-eJpxxbQ6toltYOlodbrzLJ6yU7epGq653usCC8M1N1x6fAMOGWckFl6yV5wF1aGOh6z_qTSUO6Zt/s640/blogger-image-1205350655.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCPM27QB44Si48CEB3BjArs63jyH1c-prDeiaa-wc5Lq6zqe-q6_3IgkejPvMRKfK-eJpxxbQ6toltYOlodbrzLJ6yU7epGq653usCC8M1N1x6fAMOGWckFl6yV5wF1aGOh6z_qTSUO6Zt/s640/blogger-image-1205350655.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The best part of this trip has been being together with Jimmy (and Oreo). Even though we had an epic time getting here due to snow in wyoming we have enjoyed our whole time here. I'm really grateful to have these guys in my life. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBoeAkdr422WEcu6mRN_MLqvk9sT5Y4q7vgI401VHzGjFHpQPY6xB80Qwdw3tZunZA3dMpS94o_oJFHXxb6UL11gVtRZK9ai2U_Vvu65oA_h1JCiuGU62TXc8vEmNNtqWPW7QtYsQIPvLi/s640/blogger-image--2101278043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBoeAkdr422WEcu6mRN_MLqvk9sT5Y4q7vgI401VHzGjFHpQPY6xB80Qwdw3tZunZA3dMpS94o_oJFHXxb6UL11gVtRZK9ai2U_Vvu65oA_h1JCiuGU62TXc8vEmNNtqWPW7QtYsQIPvLi/s640/blogger-image--2101278043.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The main purpose of this trip was for Jimmy to try and send 'war path'. It took him four tries over a four day period. First day he fell off the move over the lip. Same for the two tries on the second day. Then we took a rest day which involved a lot of hiking around. And the fourth day he did it his first try and made it look easy. I am so proud of him for accomplishing one of his goals. Watching him over the years has empowered me to become a better climber and I'm psyched to see what the future brings. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2aWfZaZ7f4XzccWou_lLSljk5UC2jotMWENFnHirIRrmL_AnAjqnMsL2weqlElwwOnENuA7GH-bQmjlYnCthTU_ovTumLYwqoJurkBV2C2oQhK-306S5ou9EiFbSNb7i4l8JgOc2qqZAD/s640/blogger-image--1574274979.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2aWfZaZ7f4XzccWou_lLSljk5UC2jotMWENFnHirIRrmL_AnAjqnMsL2weqlElwwOnENuA7GH-bQmjlYnCthTU_ovTumLYwqoJurkBV2C2oQhK-306S5ou9EiFbSNb7i4l8JgOc2qqZAD/s640/blogger-image--1574274979.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Video of our trip will be up soon!! Till now just pictures!! </div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1SmzUwMgq6CqIt6Qb9YcHlqUcWDoE0bjRc8oYBWJT4I-JdbhS_txRr7_EMbhj8VXGvyPgnIYFqIZ76dnupADjvmGTn33hGEvSxlNsevwrK9wNkmFe444WJM1yIhUBOzZ5-stFPBmgMu9S/s640/blogger-image--102904158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1SmzUwMgq6CqIt6Qb9YcHlqUcWDoE0bjRc8oYBWJT4I-JdbhS_txRr7_EMbhj8VXGvyPgnIYFqIZ76dnupADjvmGTn33hGEvSxlNsevwrK9wNkmFe444WJM1yIhUBOzZ5-stFPBmgMu9S/s640/blogger-image--102904158.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Kasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02013124126169121745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631066033772695465.post-15377053153109919852013-10-05T08:16:00.001-07:002013-10-08T11:37:37.094-07:00The HeistI was very fortunate to be part of the Heist competition held at Central Rock Climbing Gym in Watertown. <div>For those of you that haven't heard about it,</div><div>It was an event organized by FEMALES</div><div>set by FEMALES</div><div>for FEMALES</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZmuGgh9DZRalkPLyFhNQig0fSx5Y8rtR-wFI3xj2HqdGO5BA6hacEInl1RywdN3R-IpTKR8apO81zWug7GR2NTEduBjLu-Xxgqf9FzD8aHLPj1DoRv-WP_aARui2vhmyl32PuvCAH2Oz/s640/blogger-image-2086596105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZmuGgh9DZRalkPLyFhNQig0fSx5Y8rtR-wFI3xj2HqdGO5BA6hacEInl1RywdN3R-IpTKR8apO81zWug7GR2NTEduBjLu-Xxgqf9FzD8aHLPj1DoRv-WP_aARui2vhmyl32PuvCAH2Oz/s640/blogger-image-2086596105.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div>I was the head route setter and going into the event I didn't really know what to expect. I have been the head setter/organizer of small local competitions but nothing of this caliber. The days leading up to the event I felt pretty organized, focus but anxious. I just wanted Monday to roll around so that we could start setting for the event. At the end of the week I was very grateful to have Sydney McNair at my side.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Wi3CZ1qftFzjiKQi6-VO_BUTj85OjGySCZdde7udpd6uDnUmjmnxSX5PRfBXx3GDn1aSXKqMq0GDCfPirxZCBh2bEblV2d0U209AhO20tr6SuM5tjo_hOWV0IP2NR5VMES8ccXbqkHOa/s640/blogger-image--2009572830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Wi3CZ1qftFzjiKQi6-VO_BUTj85OjGySCZdde7udpd6uDnUmjmnxSX5PRfBXx3GDn1aSXKqMq0GDCfPirxZCBh2bEblV2d0U209AhO20tr6SuM5tjo_hOWV0IP2NR5VMES8ccXbqkHOa/s640/blogger-image--2009572830.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div>I have learned that no big event goes without some small problems here and there. Overall things went according to plans. We fell a little bit behind Monday with having set only 22 boulders out of the 25 which was our goal. But by Tuesday night we had all 60 boulders set. Wednesday was spent on forerunnimg and setting up the finals boulders. And the bottom half of the route got set as well. Thursday we spent forerunning finals and the advance/open problems. We finished the route on Friday along with forerunning it. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqmpuqkiZ3_V6xi3zY2ACykQVP5eOa5WFcKpGbAr13WBSVjHGzx163hu0kEuy3VpjehFS6LKSkbCV_g5Y-R7Y2XxvLpDHq8-8ci1VW2MyhM7dYjBqjlpN8qQA5PGnvTyqUxUpk2-KRvXi/s640/blogger-image--369817233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqmpuqkiZ3_V6xi3zY2ACykQVP5eOa5WFcKpGbAr13WBSVjHGzx163hu0kEuy3VpjehFS6LKSkbCV_g5Y-R7Y2XxvLpDHq8-8ci1VW2MyhM7dYjBqjlpN8qQA5PGnvTyqUxUpk2-KRvXi/s640/blogger-image--369817233.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It was a long and tiring week where we'd get to the gym between 10am-11am and not leave till 10pm most nights. I was especially tired because in the 3 weeks prior to the event I had been in 4 different time zones (one of which was in Europe) and I had been on 11 flights. My body was all sorts of tired!! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEKrn9-gDEf7kJKzNnH_5gaSFIJUN38fJ0W5XtiQ4SQ4QseJKsFR-nICzC3SYLSvFADEsQCwn02289uTWMPnSWE4Wk7nJGUCQo5XAXNyHadY4EPenwGOPSKZhXPOCkG0yG4DWMdz48hgkb/s640/blogger-image-128941907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEKrn9-gDEf7kJKzNnH_5gaSFIJUN38fJ0W5XtiQ4SQ4QseJKsFR-nICzC3SYLSvFADEsQCwn02289uTWMPnSWE4Wk7nJGUCQo5XAXNyHadY4EPenwGOPSKZhXPOCkG0yG4DWMdz48hgkb/s640/blogger-image-128941907.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div></div><div>Saturday rolled around suddenly and everyone was coming through the door to check in and getting ready to compete. I got really nervous and for a few hours of qualifiers I found myself sitting in a rocking chair in the hold room, thinking what we should do. You see the problem started that morning, when I felt that all the open problems were maybe too easy for the field of competitiors that showed up. After qualifiers my fear became a reality and the top 8 girls sent the top 5 boulders. Luckily they didn't all flash all 5 boulders. Going into finals we had two ties to break. Two girls were tied for 1st and two were tied for 3rd. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgvTffCIoulR6puSq7wdDJz2X5QbGHciymjxr5q1t8nFWO4RDL39TC4ljbuMCoYgxkU3P1iWLTItshY7A4ErMT-YWJDKiGXDb8k7DhDulflWAXXqlIaotTYMFZdZlZSZgZaemY3csyByb8/s640/blogger-image-384414725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgvTffCIoulR6puSq7wdDJz2X5QbGHciymjxr5q1t8nFWO4RDL39TC4ljbuMCoYgxkU3P1iWLTItshY7A4ErMT-YWJDKiGXDb8k7DhDulflWAXXqlIaotTYMFZdZlZSZgZaemY3csyByb8/s640/blogger-image-384414725.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><u>Final's boulder #1</u></div><div>This was my master piece. I had to set with the heart holds from atomic. It was quite the challenge. It was a vertical, technical rock climb that I was very happy with. All the girls sent the boulder, but that's what we wanted. Luckily the boulder broke one of our ties. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiycGGCkSve_hJ2PCt1XWEN-OfoWua6WcODlsHLeRQe6aIvP60ipRguSlsHhYQ8t7-4aUlQFzxVimt_w-JLn-3bdp3qk67G9gQP_Y5jPhh6zgbufMPQorKjWizbe65CgP-6EDLIDr52Pref/s640/blogger-image-1591192717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiycGGCkSve_hJ2PCt1XWEN-OfoWua6WcODlsHLeRQe6aIvP60ipRguSlsHhYQ8t7-4aUlQFzxVimt_w-JLn-3bdp3qk67G9gQP_Y5jPhh6zgbufMPQorKjWizbe65CgP-6EDLIDr52Pref/s640/blogger-image-1591192717.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div><u>Final's boulder #2 </u></div><div>Sydney was the mastermind behind this powerful pinch fest! (Holds courtesy of teknik) Our goal was to have one of the girls get to the top. Unforunetly that didn't happened. We might have tweaked it to make it harder than it should of been. But either way it broke our final tie. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbzkPqfqyeEXFnJKRg14qDH1sGdu_cmesoURRP_i3-WY9a1WW0BT658o2oPE34BbIU8EX0Lxv6Z7qrLofCSMBJeh07GmIXu025_5LqA61RdSoXGoPBWS0zwt0n-oPNFhSNNZaY4SsuFE4d/s640/blogger-image--104431711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbzkPqfqyeEXFnJKRg14qDH1sGdu_cmesoURRP_i3-WY9a1WW0BT658o2oPE34BbIU8EX0Lxv6Z7qrLofCSMBJeh07GmIXu025_5LqA61RdSoXGoPBWS0zwt0n-oPNFhSNNZaY4SsuFE4d/s640/blogger-image--104431711.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div><u>Final's route #1 </u></div><div>I have never heard or attended an event where finals was a mixture between boulders and routes. I think it gave the event it's own little spin on things. I don't think the route could of been any better. We expected two girls to top and they did. And everyone else fell in a different place on the route. Sydney gets most of the credit for the route with a few of my ideas mixed into it. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4mh48YeCbKkKX-p9QuZZ2Sc5LuyZAHnOykUETbWfDvFcXEBF9i34MkUXb29PLjgo3bdXfFy5qkNdbYIicB5qODLY3i0TXL-MbmA-gd_Xw4yGXRtSEDp6VnSqtMY7gLAfXa8Cz2FDeY85C/s640/blogger-image--1239397624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4mh48YeCbKkKX-p9QuZZ2Sc5LuyZAHnOykUETbWfDvFcXEBF9i34MkUXb29PLjgo3bdXfFy5qkNdbYIicB5qODLY3i0TXL-MbmA-gd_Xw4yGXRtSEDp6VnSqtMY7gLAfXa8Cz2FDeY85C/s640/blogger-image--1239397624.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div>Sunday was a day for clinics with some of the athletes along with myself. I taught a setting clinic which I think went really well. I hope that the people that took my clinic learned some valuable things that they will be able to use in the future. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMv54tqKhTjjOFG8Soc6bsz6YnQ0VD5qrkGbrd54n14vEb6gFpJ44QmaKzOlSL9sp-1BZDxdkff64o8Am0ya4Vi6-KIGYLI3UfcmA4i86EsVyjoYs2p3i08Za1jasUFvM1nMPS4Y4eA2Ju/s640/blogger-image-1762173140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMv54tqKhTjjOFG8Soc6bsz6YnQ0VD5qrkGbrd54n14vEb6gFpJ44QmaKzOlSL9sp-1BZDxdkff64o8Am0ya4Vi6-KIGYLI3UfcmA4i86EsVyjoYs2p3i08Za1jasUFvM1nMPS4Y4eA2Ju/s640/blogger-image-1762173140.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>There was a good amount of publicity for this event with a few interviews prior to the event featuring Sydney and myself. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxdeCQgOS9LOunwtKRvrnY0HIz5u28StyWKJZdOiAApl3mKWaTxfYz4uY16yjZQ_UsN93nsdYwNCvrDetE9aZMrk6vvNYtKibRiPC8IDorBJPhYCHRNZHvkf6oPAe6vyuUMWIzyERoLd6/s640/blogger-image--1946785023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxdeCQgOS9LOunwtKRvrnY0HIz5u28StyWKJZdOiAApl3mKWaTxfYz4uY16yjZQ_UsN93nsdYwNCvrDetE9aZMrk6vvNYtKibRiPC8IDorBJPhYCHRNZHvkf6oPAe6vyuUMWIzyERoLd6/s640/blogger-image--1946785023.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Did I mention that there were 158 competitors?!? All females!!! That's amazing!! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-qUitccvlOEESQ0zuWXPwSxLDrDL6GEKsZxsyHmhiycKqpxGZ3qhxEMYbE39USu6W-h3s1-aNQbztRwrhfCQuXk8Py4tzPyHwWI_-4cINdPDbzwSzbpwl71IuQOND0Xhyphenhyphenfy5G2EupNJfG/s640/blogger-image-1870329768.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-qUitccvlOEESQ0zuWXPwSxLDrDL6GEKsZxsyHmhiycKqpxGZ3qhxEMYbE39USu6W-h3s1-aNQbztRwrhfCQuXk8Py4tzPyHwWI_-4cINdPDbzwSzbpwl71IuQOND0Xhyphenhyphenfy5G2EupNJfG/s640/blogger-image-1870329768.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I can't wait to see what next year brings!! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf8jwaCQC_RZieHbdKBoiujz-zVMt5sl-NnS8ce1RZbiq1RMNIrY6s88sUnV6DwjvoBNSKJ0htD1zpP2jjoDTDdz1UjL70PrH8cqDZBVb5ymA4em1eMiXdP6YtsDb-77g4VL7Z6vF0h6hh/s640/blogger-image--2145780817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf8jwaCQC_RZieHbdKBoiujz-zVMt5sl-NnS8ce1RZbiq1RMNIrY6s88sUnV6DwjvoBNSKJ0htD1zpP2jjoDTDdz1UjL70PrH8cqDZBVb5ymA4em1eMiXdP6YtsDb-77g4VL7Z6vF0h6hh/s640/blogger-image--2145780817.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Kasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02013124126169121745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631066033772695465.post-53479392992313297982013-09-10T14:00:00.001-07:002013-09-10T14:00:56.763-07:00More sends for Jimbo!!<a href="http://www.dpmclimbing.com/articles/view/v15s-webb-and-woods">V15's for Webb and Woods</a><br />
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At Lincoln Lake, Colorado, Daniel Woods has completed the 2nd ascent of Jimmy Webb's new problem Wheel of Wolvo (V15) and Jimmy has added a harder finish to produce Delirium (V15). The addition of the 10-move V14 intro, leading to a jug rest, seems to have opened up a small world of opportunities for progression. Wheel of Wolvo climbs the V14 to the rest, then finishes out the Overcling Traverse, a V11/12 in its own right. Delirium climbs the initial V14 to the same rest, then finishes out Dismantling the Enemy (V12). Jimmy notes on his 8a scorecard that it's a slightly harder and more direct finish but doesn't change the grade, which makes sense. He also mentions that it's feeling "more and more doable" to finish out We Can Build You, a V14 that starts on the resting hold that marks the end of the initial V14 section of Wheel of Wolvo and Delirium.
Confused? To put it simply, a V14 section ends at a good resting hold and there are at least three possible finishes: V11/12 (Wheel of Wolvo), V12 (Delirium), and V14 which has yet to be completed. I'm no mathematician but it seems that if V14 + V12 = V15, then it would be logical to assume that V14 + V14 would equal V16. If that link-up is accomplished, I'm calling it V16. I don't care what Jimmy Webb says.
Click the image below to watch some footage of some alpine bouldering around Colorado, including Lincoln Lake. At 9:30, you'll see Jimmy Webb pull onto the start of We Can Build You and if you look closely, you can see the ticked holds of the new V14 entrance beneath his feet. <br />
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Southern powerhouse Jimmy Webb has cranked the first ascent of <em>The Wheel of Wolvo </em>(V15) in Mount Evans, Colorado. Webb, who recently moved from his hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Boulder, Colorado, has wasted little time establishing one of Colorado's hardest testpieces.<br />
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"Comparing <em>The Wheel</em> to my other ascents ... I do see it as a step up," Webb recently told <em>Rock and Ice</em>.</div>
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The problem sits high at the Lincoln Lake area and, according to Webb, consists of a 10-move V14 into a 15-move V11/12. "A pumpy one for sure and suited my style/height perfectly," commented Webb on his 8a.nu scorecard. </div>
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Webb has been on a tear recently. While visiting Rocklands, South Africa, this summer, Webb managed to flash three V13's. After returning to the U.S., Webb then <a href="http://www.rockandice.com/lates-news/digiulian-and-webb-win-psicobloc" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">took the win at the 2013 Psicobloc Masters Series</a> in Park City, Utah.<br />
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<strong>R&I: How was <em>The Wheel of Wolvo</em> discovered?</strong><br />
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Dave Graham technically found the line a few years back, but I think he didn't quite see the possibility and decided to wait and come back to it. This year he went down for a look and put some work into cleaning the line and getting it all set up. I showed up two days later and helped him clean it some more and we started working out all the moves. </div>
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<strong>R&I:</strong> <strong>How long did it take you to send the problem?</strong></div>
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I tried <em>The Wheel </em>for three full days, working on it a lot with Daniel Woods and Dave Graham.<br />
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<strong>R&I: Is <em>The Wheel of Wolvo</em> an endurance problem or is there a definitive crux? </strong><br />
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Well, it's kind of both actually. The first 10 moves are a very powerful yet technical 8B+ (V14). Linking the bottom boulder is definitely the most difficult part of the bloc, but after you complete this you have to put yourself back together and execute the final 15 move 8A/+ (V11/12) endurance section.<br />
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<strong>R&I: How did the send feel? In the photo it looks as if you're just </strong><strong>chilling! </strong></div>
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Haha! Well I was hanging out in the rest that separates the two boulders so yeah, you definitely gotta chill. The send felt hard, man. It's a battle from beginning to end and there are multiple points on the climb that you can fail. The difficulty of lines like this are just being able to clear your thoughts and execute. A lot of times the hardest part of climbing at your limit is allowing your mind to roam free and just let your body do the work. </div>
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<strong>R&I: Is this your hardest first ascent? How does <em>The Wheel</em> compare with your other hard ascents?</strong></div>
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I think this is definitely my hardest FA, as I believe it to be the first true 8C (V15) that I have ever climbed. Although it's really hard to say if this is the hardest problem, for me, that I have done. Climbing is so strange, so style specific, and so personal that it's really hard to explain that it is, in fact, the hardest thing I have climbed. I honestly have done some 8A+'s (V11's) that are outside my style that felt harder than some 8b+ (V14) that suited me perfectly. Comparing the <em>Wheel</em> to some of my other ascents, however, I do see it as a step up. This problem is really tough and I feel lucky to have been able to to piece it together. </div>
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Well first of all I'm a southern boy at heart and that will never change. Chattanooga will always be my true home and I'm positive one day we will return. For now my girlfriend Kasia and I were just looking for a change of pace. We wanted to move here so that we could expand our climbing and experience what CO. has to offer. Which really is a TON of climbing. There are so many things to climb here and so many cool people to climb them with. It's a great place for us now and we're stoked for what the future holds.<br />
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My friend Meagan informed me about it and it made me start to think what if I competed in it?</div>
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It would only bring me more experience, and since I had taken a little break from competing I felt more compelled to do it. </div>
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Since I had planned a trip to Poland to visit my grandma around the same time, I thought what the hell, let's get a flight to Munich for the weekend, it's not far (only an hour and half flight) </div>
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It was a great event and I ran into a bunch of people that I have met over the years climbing at different outdoor areas! It's crazy to think how big the world is, but yet the climbing community is so small!</div>
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I have recently moved to Colorado! I still can't believe it!! It took several days to get the place in order but it now feels like home!!</div>
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Kasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02013124126169121745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631066033772695465.post-31612719447752976432013-08-13T12:37:00.001-07:002013-08-14T20:43:26.147-07:00Been busy...I have been very busy these last few months... <div>Jimmy and I celebrated our five year anniversary on May 1st. I have had an amazing time with him and I can't wait for our ten year anniversary! I feel that we compliment each other well and have taught each other many important things!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWsrZtqFkylznMZdv8fCZ4rMgY79MrS9vtj80zu-TSLBnWgcda7eIcKmVnakvVLzS628fYXOZXRlL2hyPLJ0nK4EpEmTBanNsHHgZe-EOjk4on5RICSOsacc3haN9hXs2JyBRGzDu8oj40/s640/blogger-image--1749850891.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWsrZtqFkylznMZdv8fCZ4rMgY79MrS9vtj80zu-TSLBnWgcda7eIcKmVnakvVLzS628fYXOZXRlL2hyPLJ0nK4EpEmTBanNsHHgZe-EOjk4on5RICSOsacc3haN9hXs2JyBRGzDu8oj40/s640/blogger-image--1749850891.jpg"></a></div> <br><div>In may I drove out to Richmond, va to help set and forerun for dominion river rocks. It was one of the best competition experiences that I have had in a long time. I was able to hang out with all my friends but also climb all the boulders without the stress. Don't get me wrong there was still some stress because we had to make sure everything was going to work out as planned and with the rain interfering with the event a little we almost were not able to show case all the boulders but luckily there was a break in the weather and all the competitors were able to experience all the rounds and boulders we had set up for them.</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQNn2_mweyttibRb184gQUxP4a9XtAiJJrVOGVl_PV_XR17JjKUcrltkya-ggeJoNCSjgVcAK8uBqCEPeIrnLCe34fHZDeVZv47wGpi9hQCmjkZBu6Rh1Y2rueEmJYq5VaIj6ttlbVcVx5/s640/blogger-image--162387099.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQNn2_mweyttibRb184gQUxP4a9XtAiJJrVOGVl_PV_XR17JjKUcrltkya-ggeJoNCSjgVcAK8uBqCEPeIrnLCe34fHZDeVZv47wGpi9hQCmjkZBu6Rh1Y2rueEmJYq5VaIj6ttlbVcVx5/s640/blogger-image--162387099.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Following this event I drove to Fayetteville, NC to participate in a route setting clinic. This was for the level 1 certification and I was really happy to complete it. The best part was that I had to set some routes which I had never set before. It was a great experience and I can't wait to do the level 2 clinic. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzanwd4liaQpbazgEhePbuVrxYhgx6hYBdcAcecQVyF-VQHAds-QfiAfSRFM1ZSOEn5YicT-Xl7vtMQrCiPYs65GpseYM2nFJosZVJUxp0rwUc1zxHrjCFOsXuB7JjQoh2ODwKobwKavb/s640/blogger-image--2142149700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzanwd4liaQpbazgEhePbuVrxYhgx6hYBdcAcecQVyF-VQHAds-QfiAfSRFM1ZSOEn5YicT-Xl7vtMQrCiPYs65GpseYM2nFJosZVJUxp0rwUc1zxHrjCFOsXuB7JjQoh2ODwKobwKavb/s640/blogger-image--2142149700.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>I came back home for a short while because I had plans to take the climbing team to the Red mid June. I was really excited about this trip because the team hasn't gone in two years and we had a couple new members. Overall it was a great trip and all the team members we able to accomplish amazing things. 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It was awesome with a great turn out! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFTGLey35M3jwH7GfkBSRocxE6mP3UxmUyciRHhGAzp-Aiu-Q-2bT92ZqS0Fkv8spYpqbWyyvLcBmgga0DZQQMdK2JIf9slWCfswOR4Wt4-mcyDvzGI-yD1i2NyV6fUR76ou7FeWOHGEG1/s640/blogger-image--1391061359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFTGLey35M3jwH7GfkBSRocxE6mP3UxmUyciRHhGAzp-Aiu-Q-2bT92ZqS0Fkv8spYpqbWyyvLcBmgga0DZQQMdK2JIf9slWCfswOR4Wt4-mcyDvzGI-yD1i2NyV6fUR76ou7FeWOHGEG1/s640/blogger-image--1391061359.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Here's a link to my post on the five ten website about the trip to the Rocklands! </div><div><span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/14199-rocklands-bouldering-trip-kasia-pietras</span></div><div>All in all it was amazing and I can't wait to get back!!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwOjI89Wc6OSzbzcG5aiJyYGrVcwrmlpR76o6LwhPFNLFkI3TGwFZXRRxS1yTy7YPxQH9z7qQPNq5jSpPueApgVynZTaDhVp36iYql9UKVYpkM6p5lerdVGEQx4fMvgOlKYndG3aVV6BJu/s640/blogger-image--803440971.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwOjI89Wc6OSzbzcG5aiJyYGrVcwrmlpR76o6LwhPFNLFkI3TGwFZXRRxS1yTy7YPxQH9z7qQPNq5jSpPueApgVynZTaDhVp36iYql9UKVYpkM6p5lerdVGEQx4fMvgOlKYndG3aVV6BJu/s640/blogger-image--803440971.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>When we got back from South Africa jimmy flew to salt lake for the trade show where he did amazing at the deep water soloing competition. I stayed home and took care of some minor things because jimmy and I decided to move to Boulder, CO. I had a lock in for the climbing team to wish them farewell but not to worry I will be seeing them in Hueco this winter!! Everything happened so fast and before I knew it we are at a going away party hosted by the climbing gym. 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Eclairs for the Super Bowl Party!</div>
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Our piercings...</div>
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I'm not trying to spread a rumor, but I overheard that Meagan might be moving to Chattanooga sometime later on this year... </div>
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Can't wait! </div>
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In the mean time hopefully this video keeps you guys psyched and anticipating what is to come... </div>
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/59588829">Meagan in Chatty</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1480696">Kasia Pietras</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.Kasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02013124126169121745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631066033772695465.post-80986526482977154202013-02-13T13:49:00.001-08:002013-02-13T13:49:55.918-08:00Boston Trip - Dark HorseI spent some time in Boston over my winter break. <br />
It was a great time! I was able to climb outside at three new areas. <br />
I was only sent on thing, but was able to witness jimmy flash a v13, v12 and a v11!!<br />
It was super inspiring! <br />
Here's a video of our trip!<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/56197676" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe> <a href="http://vimeo.com/56197676">A Northeastern Experience</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1217114">Jimmy Webb</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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We were in Boston for the Dark horse comp! <br />
It went well... Jimmy ended up in 1st and I got 3rd! <br />
Here's a small video of the comp... <br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/55921995?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&color=ffffff" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe> <a href="http://vimeo.com/55921995">Dark Horse 2013 Series 4 Round 3 Highlights</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/louderthan11">Louder Than Eleven</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
We traveled back to Boston in January to compete at the last Dark Horse Event... <br />
This time around it didn't go as well... I got a food bug during lunch before finals and just didn't feel like myself... <br />
Here's a video of that event... <br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/57884070?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&color=ffffff" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe> <a href="http://vimeo.com/57884070">Dark Horse 2013 Series 4 Championship Highlights</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/louderthan11">Louder Than Eleven</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
I'm back in chatty now, waiting for my friend Meagan to come visit me... Still going to school but graduating this may! Besides that everything is the same! Kasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02013124126169121745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631066033772695465.post-84922643375472990112012-11-23T15:42:00.001-08:002012-11-23T15:50:41.539-08:00Triple Crown Wrap Up<div style="text-align: center;">
I know its been almost a month since the final triple crown event but i need to make a little update about it!</div>
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<u>Conditions:</u> it was harm and humid and started to mist towards the end of the day</div>
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Overall the event went really well! Had a good time and was able to do a couple new climbs!</div>
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<u>New Climbs</u>: The unforgiven (V7), Shocker Kahn (V7), Mr. Butterfingers (V7) and King Size Milk Way (V7)</div>
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Out of all those new climbs I liked Mr. Butterfingers the most because it required a lot of effort and weird mantle abilities!</div>
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<u>Results:</u></div>
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1st - Lisa Rands</div>
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2nd - Me</div>
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3rd - Rachel Edwards</div>
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<u>Conditions:</u> it was harm, but since my skin was in good shape climbs didn't feel to bad for me. I had a great day, almost my best day ever. I was unable to complete two climbs that would of made my day amazing! </div>
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<u>New Climbs:</u> Queen Cobra (V8) and Pringle Problem (V8)</div>
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1st - Me</div>
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2nd - Rachel Edwards</div>
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3rd - Lisa Rands</div>
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<u>Conditions:</u> It was warm/hot. My skin was in no shape to climb. My tips started to sweat after the warm up. It was a hard day. Couldn't do half the climbs i usually can do easily. Oh man it was a hard day! I fought hard all the way to the last minute! </div>
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<u>New Climbs:</u> Hugs and Kisses (V8), Hang Loose (V7), Out of the Box (V6) and Drainpipe (V6)</div>
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1st - Me</div>
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2nd - Rachel Edwards</div>
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3rd - Leanna Lockhart </div>
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<u>Experience:</u> I decided that next year if i do the triple crown events I will do star chaser. I had gotten too frustrating to not be able to repeat certain climbs that you know you can do. This way i'll be able to get on a bunch of stuff that i've never been on before. </div>
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<u>Perspective for the future:</u> Goal next year is to get 200 stars at each event! We will see how close i will get to that 200! </div>
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3rd - Lisa Rands</div>
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Kasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02013124126169121745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631066033772695465.post-26359917086298148122012-11-18T14:45:00.000-08:002012-11-18T14:45:21.439-08:00Been busy Part 2<div style="text-align: center;">
Like i mentioned a few months ago!</div>
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I've been busy... </div>
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School is coming to an end for this semester</div>
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I will have some more free time and i will update my blog with past events from the last few months!</div>
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Sometimes you can only juggle so many things at one time!</div>
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And updating my blog on a regular basis has not been one of them!</div>
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So wish me luck and i will post soon!</div>
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Kasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02013124126169121745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631066033772695465.post-26204738417580677882012-09-30T19:36:00.002-07:002012-09-30T19:36:44.779-07:00Been BusyI've been very busy ever since i got back from Colorado<br />
School started<br />
And i've been trying to concentrate on getting stronger<br />
I worked for a while<br />
But then i got sick and have been sick for the last three weeks<br />
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I went to the Seattle Pro UBC competition last weekend<br />
It was awesome!<br />
I was really happy with my performance after qualifiers because i had flashed all the boulders<br />
I have never done that before!<br />
Unfortunately i did not have the power, energy or what have you in semi finals<br />
because i got 7th and they took top 6 to finals<br />
luckily i was at the right place at the right time<br />
and got to forerun the finals problems for the girls<br />
It was a great event<br />
There were a few discrepancies, but overall went really well<br />
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TBA just hosted a local ABS competition and it was a lot of work<br />
But the end result was more than we expected!<br />
Super psyched to train on these problems!<br />
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It's the fall and every fall for the last six or seven years it's been the same thing<br />
TRIPLE CROWN BOULDERING COMPETITION!<br />
The first one at Hound Ears is this weekend 10/6/12<br />
The second one at LRC is the weekend of 10/13/12<br />
And the last one at HP40 is the weekend of 11/3/12<br />
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I have fall break and one of my best friend's wedding in between the last two triple crowns so i'll be spending a good amount of time at and near the red... Psyched to get some rope climbing in and maybe get my head back in the game... It's been really hard and I still have not over come my "fear"<br />
I still don't really know what the "fear" is!<br />
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It's going to be a busy fall and i'm really psyched for it...<br />
It will be going by fast but hopefully i'll have some time to post more often!<br />
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It's about what I do over the summer to keep in shape<br />
And what i do to help the community out<br />
Enjoy!<br />
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View of Upper Chaos</div>
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Flower in Estes Park, CO</div>
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Of coarse we brought Oreo with us to Colorado</div>
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And he's been having a blast!</div>
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Here are some pictures showing what he's been up to</div>
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Along with a small video clip of him running around with his twin at the dog park</div>
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Oreo hanging out with us under a roof during a heinous hail/thunder storm at Wolvoland</div>
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Oreo's least favorite thing to do... </div>
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Talus hopping... </div>
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Oreo chilling under a rock up at Area A at Mt. Evans</div>
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After a long hike to Area B, Oreo is tired!</div>
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Oreo packed into the car while we move to a new locations</div>
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Restday in Estes Park, CO - Oreo jumped into a small water pond</div>
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Chris and Brooks are using Oreo to get some women!</div>
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Hanging out at the doggy park in Estes Park, CO</div>
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