Dear Interneters,
I have clearly abandoned my post on the blog for an extended period of time. I have missed the blogging world: the thrills, the chills, the water-on-my-keyboard spills. All of it.
But,
I have returned. I have been busy with my graduate program, my job at the wonderful gym that is Earth Treks, and my second job at the American University Counseling Center (got that sexy secretary vibe going for me... or so my girlfriend says).
BACK TO CLIMBING,
When I do have time to climb, I've been regularly hitting up some sick bouldering climbs. The Earth Treks Setter Showdown (post in the works) was a rockin good time filled with unique and creative climbs that provided me with a ton of amusement... and pain! The climbs are awesome, and putting my Muiras (that's right they are still working after 3 years!), and Futuras (Mmmm *drool) to good use.
I have been training at home with my Blank Slate trainer (review in the works), and my lulu lemon yoga mat.
Anyway,
that's where I've been,
I hope to post more soon!
Thanks,
Kevin
Showing posts with label Personal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Personal. Show all posts
Monday, October 27, 2014
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Personal Update
Let's Get Personal! Acadia Trip
I am pleased to write that I have officially bouldered outside, and will be writing a review of my crash pad soon!
For those interested in the adventure:
My wonderful girlfriend Molly (who is responsible for the photos, link to her blog here) and I went to Acadia National Park in Maine staying in Bar Harbor. Hiking, eating, touring were all as fantastic as the East coast can offer. Before the trip, we planned it out with the help of rockclimbing.com and the mountainproject.com. It took some effort, and not all searching was fruitful, but we found some magnificent boulder spots: (Monument Cove, and Gorham). Truthfully, it was a fantastic trip for climbing in a place where bouldering is present, but not the most popular form of climbing. Not to worry though! As I walked with Molly, crash pad strapped to my back, climbers of all varieties would ask "You're bouldering? Where?". Plenty of friendly faces and rock lovers to go around.
Acadia is full of some pretty neato-burrito boulder problems along hiking trails with fantastic views. It also happens to be the only coast climbing on the East coast. The difficulties of the respective problems vary from good warm-ups (V0) to the extreme (V13). You could live a good life full of climbing in the town of Bar Harbor: full of beer from the craft ales of the Atlantic Brewing Company and good food of the Mainely Meat BBQ (located next to the brewery, which by the way offers amazing free tours!).
But seriously... That was some awesome beer and BBQ.
It was a fantastic trip! All of which I owe to my gal and her family. Thanks Molly!
I am pleased to write that I have officially bouldered outside, and will be writing a review of my crash pad soon!
For those interested in the adventure:
My wonderful girlfriend Molly (who is responsible for the photos, link to her blog here) and I went to Acadia National Park in Maine staying in Bar Harbor. Hiking, eating, touring were all as fantastic as the East coast can offer. Before the trip, we planned it out with the help of rockclimbing.com and the mountainproject.com. It took some effort, and not all searching was fruitful, but we found some magnificent boulder spots: (Monument Cove, and Gorham). Truthfully, it was a fantastic trip for climbing in a place where bouldering is present, but not the most popular form of climbing. Not to worry though! As I walked with Molly, crash pad strapped to my back, climbers of all varieties would ask "You're bouldering? Where?". Plenty of friendly faces and rock lovers to go around.
Acadia is full of some pretty neato-burrito boulder problems along hiking trails with fantastic views. It also happens to be the only coast climbing on the East coast. The difficulties of the respective problems vary from good warm-ups (V0) to the extreme (V13). You could live a good life full of climbing in the town of Bar Harbor: full of beer from the craft ales of the Atlantic Brewing Company and good food of the Mainely Meat BBQ (located next to the brewery, which by the way offers amazing free tours!).
But seriously... That was some awesome beer and BBQ.
It was a fantastic trip! All of which I owe to my gal and her family. Thanks Molly!
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
First Post!
Hello WORLD!
This is the beginning of something that has the potential to be pretty fun: a no-nonsense review site based on my personal use of shoes, harnesses, chalk bags/buckets, climbing salves, and whatnot; a some nonsense account of my personal climbing endeavors as I progress in my journey to climb things and compete in the climbing world.
A little about me:
I'm 23! (Screw Blink-182 and their song "What's My Age Again")
I've been climbing since 2011 starting at my undergrad St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM).
I am employed at Earth Treks (ROCKVILLE) while I pursue an MA in psych at American University.
I mainly boulder. Admittedly, I should top-rope and lead more, but I really am a boulder at heart.
I project V7s at Earth Treks, and my highest route difficulty is 5.11c.
My love for climbing started late (it seems that climbers are younger and younger each season), but I plan on doing my best to make up for lost time. I hope you'll join me regardless of whether you are just curious about climbing or send Half-Dome at Yosemite for a warm up; whether or 5 years old with proficient computer skills or 80 years old with a desire for adventure.
My measurements and body type (for your consideration when reading my reviews)
6'2" and proud of it
Medium Shirt Size, 31W 32L Pants
170 lbs of hopefully muscle
Shoe size (let's get complicated):
This is the beginning of something that has the potential to be pretty fun: a no-nonsense review site based on my personal use of shoes, harnesses, chalk bags/buckets, climbing salves, and whatnot; a some nonsense account of my personal climbing endeavors as I progress in my journey to climb things and compete in the climbing world.
A little about me:
I'm 23! (Screw Blink-182 and their song "What's My Age Again")
I've been climbing since 2011 starting at my undergrad St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM).
I am employed at Earth Treks (ROCKVILLE) while I pursue an MA in psych at American University.
I mainly boulder. Admittedly, I should top-rope and lead more, but I really am a boulder at heart.
I project V7s at Earth Treks, and my highest route difficulty is 5.11c.
My love for climbing started late (it seems that climbers are younger and younger each season), but I plan on doing my best to make up for lost time. I hope you'll join me regardless of whether you are just curious about climbing or send Half-Dome at Yosemite for a warm up; whether or 5 years old with proficient computer skills or 80 years old with a desire for adventure.
My measurements and body type (for your consideration when reading my reviews)
6'2" and proud of it
Medium Shirt Size, 31W 32L Pants
170 lbs of hopefully muscle
Shoe size (let's get complicated):
La Sportiva - 40.5 Men's based on Futura
Climb X - 9.5 US Men's based on Sky-Rock it
5.10 - 10 US Men's based on Coyote
Regular shoe size 10.5 US Men's
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