The Enormocast has invited me to do an interview on "How to prevent the most dangerous climbing injuries." We plan to interview in July at the International Climber's Festival. Stay tuned for when the interview will air.
Just got the final word from the International Climber's Festival in Lander Wyoming. I will be doing a four hour "How to Climb Injury Free" clinic on Friday July 11th and will be at a booth the rest of the day answering injury prevention questions.
Great news. TheraBand is helping sponsor The Climbing Doctor series. They have supplied an endless supply of new bands, flex bars, hand x trainers and more. Special Thanks to Chrissy and Dana for helping out. Also, I was just added to the TheraBand Academy Faculty. Click this link to check it out: [...]
I do some weights but usually hang board and pulls up after the climbing session. Do you think that it is good after? Also I see some people doing weight training before they climb?
I am a 55 year old climber and my orthopedic doctor diagnosed my overuse injury as Lateral Epicondylitis in my arms. Can you explain the difference between Lateral Epicondylitis vs. Lateral Epicondylgia?
I am lying in my cocoon high on mount Aconcagua. it is snowing, minus 40 degrees outside and 100km winds are thrashing the tent. We have spent 10 days climbing the mountain but have to turn back because of weather. I should be disappointed but instead i smile slyly to myself. I realize [...]
Bloody Corner - Car to Car 14 hours September 4th 2012 Background: It had been a while since Jeremy and I had climbed together (One year ago - El Capitan) and it had been a while since I had climbed rock in the Sierras (One year as well) - so we decided to [...]
Lurking Fear - El Capitan September 21 to September 26 2012 Background: Life is crazy at times. This past year was characterized by taking risks. I quit my job that I loved and moved away from the city of Santa Monica. I packed my bags with climbing gear and flew down to Peru [...]
Alpamayo French Direct August 11th to August 15th 2012 Background: Climbing Alpamayo was the alpine goal of my trip. I had seen photos of Scott Swaney and Aysel Gezik on the route one year ago and I was instantly attracted. The climbing looked "bad-ass." It was such a beautiful line on such a [...]
The Road To La Esfinge August 4th to August 8th 2012 Background: I had dreamed of climbing La Esfinge from the day I heard about its existance four years ago. I had traveled to Hauraz to climb but I had very little time or experience. I ended up getting altitude sickness and decided [...]