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Outdoor Tech: CrossFit and Climbing

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Saturday, May 03, 2008. I've been asked a number of times about the value of CrossFit. Style training for climbers. For those unaware, this is one of the latest fads to emerge in the fitness world (every few years, there is always something "new and improved" to entice the public and media). I address this subject in the second edition of my book Climbing: Training for Peak Performance. Which is now off to the printer. Here is the excerpt:. However, there is also a high risk of acute injury from many of ...

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random rantings and thoughts on life: On Patience Evolving or Devolving......

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Random rantings and thoughts on life. With my philosophy background, endeavors in business and my appreciation of the art of human interaction, i am sometimes inspired to write in an effort to understand. Saturday, October 18, 2008. On Patience Evolving or Devolving. There was a time in my life that being delayed would have me soooo worked up that I'd just be irate! Everything from tastebuds and their acceptance of those things I once thought impossible to ingest, to the way that I look at situations and...

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Outdoor Tech: Study: Geezers on Everest

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Tuesday, March 25, 2008. Study: Geezers on Everest. Now that the mad dash to the South side of Everest has begun. It looks to be a banner year for accidents and fatalities. With the North side closed because of the Chinese publicity stunt, the South Col route will be more crowded than ever. As if that combination wasn't bad enough, a study published last Fall in the journal Biology Letters. But the odds of dying also go up past the age of 60, which really sucks. Until that age, the odds of your becom...

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Outdoor Tech: Study: Rock climb for aerobic fitness

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Thursday, March 27, 2008. Study: Rock climb for aerobic fitness. When they hear the term "aerobic conditioning," most people think of things like running and cycling. Indeed, rock climbing probably doesn't occur to many as a way to improve heart and lung function. But researchers in Italy put climbing to the test and found that it's actually very aerobic. According to a report just published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. This level of exertion (about 73% of VO2max) is what the ACS...

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Outdoor Tech: New Frostbite Procedure

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Thursday, March 20, 2008. File this one under: Good to know, hope I never need it. I've never had frostbite though I've certainly had plenty of cases of "screaming meanies" (ask any ice climber if you don't know what that is). But as a mountaineer, frostbite is something that I need to be prepared for- quite a few of my friends have lost bits of fingers and toes. Gives a nice summary of the research. Here is the PowerPoint presentation. If you want full details and the typical gory photos.

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random rantings and thoughts on life: The Art of Sloth i.e. "Vacationing"/Trouble with Planning

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Random rantings and thoughts on life. With my philosophy background, endeavors in business and my appreciation of the art of human interaction, i am sometimes inspired to write in an effort to understand. Saturday, September 20, 2008. The Art of Sloth i.e. "Vacationing"/Trouble with Planning. Ah, to "plan" a vacation! 160;As I write I'm in sunny Isla. Rico-right next to Old San Juan.  I'm on my honeymoon with my beautiful wife Vanessa! By my time on the road, but I say revel in it! Admittedly I'm anxious...

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random rantings and thoughts on life: September 2008

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Random rantings and thoughts on life. With my philosophy background, endeavors in business and my appreciation of the art of human interaction, i am sometimes inspired to write in an effort to understand. Saturday, September 20, 2008. The Art of Sloth i.e. "Vacationing"/Trouble with Planning. Ah, to "plan" a vacation! 160;As I write I'm in sunny Isla. Rico-right next to Old San Juan.  I'm on my honeymoon with my beautiful wife Vanessa! By my time on the road, but I say revel in it! Admittedly I'm anxious...

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random rantings and thoughts on life: October 2008

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Random rantings and thoughts on life. With my philosophy background, endeavors in business and my appreciation of the art of human interaction, i am sometimes inspired to write in an effort to understand. Saturday, October 18, 2008. On Patience Evolving or Devolving. There was a time in my life that being delayed would have me soooo worked up that I'd just be irate! Everything from tastebuds and their acceptance of those things I once thought impossible to ingest, to the way that I look at situations and...

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Outdoor Tech: Top Ten Climbing Books of All Time

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Wednesday, February 20, 2008. Top Ten Climbing Books of All Time. Among the many great things about climbing are a rich history and great literature. Unfortunately, many of today's climbers are unfamiliar with this legacy. The following list is ordered by the number of recommendations. These are truly must-reads for any climber or armchair adventurer. Start with these books if you can find them (several are out of print). Later, I will post the list of 40 runner-ups. 1 Joe Simpson. Touching the Void.