Day 7; Climbing Progression and the Vertical Heaven Climbing Gym
Posted by SBClimber on February 26, 2011 · 4 Comments
Climbing Progression and Training for Climbing Climbing is definitely not a sport for the weak of heart. Although it is a great sport for everyone, progression in this sport is challenging and takes a lot of patience and effort. Not that I am expecting to be climbing like the burly mutant Chris Sharma, but I have been spending as … Continue reading →
Day 6; Bad Weather and Pictures from Climbing at Gibraltar Rock
Posted by SBClimber on February 24, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Forecast for Climbing this weekend- Not Good! After a week of surfing the Climbing Forums on RockClimbing.com and purchasing a few new pieces of climbing gear, I am getting anxious to get back out rock climbing in Santa Barbara. Some of the more notable spots I would like to get out too are The Playground … Continue reading →
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Day 5; Indoor Climbing when there is Rain and Snow in Paradise
Stormy Weather makes for an indoor Climbing Opportunity in Santa Barbara With the weather forecast telling us to expect somewhere around 6 inches of rain in Santa Barbara, any hopes of climbing outdoors this weekend were put on hold. Even with a forecast for the coming week predicting a few days of sunshine, it is … Continue reading →
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Day 4; Part 2 Rock Climbing Gibraltar Rock in Santa Barbara
Posted by SBClimber on February 16, 2011 · 3 Comments
Amazing Views, Perfect Temperature and Great Company There is something to be said about rock climbing in Santa Barbara – The American Riviera. This amazing place has not been given this name haphazardly, but it really has earned the right to be one of the premier destinations in California. With the beach less than 10 … Continue reading →
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Day 4; Part 1: A Failed Rand Repair and Success with my La Sportiva Venoms
Posted by SBClimber on February 12, 2011 · 4 Comments
The Bad News – climbing shoe and rand repair So, with a little help from my fellow climbers at RockClimbing.com’s Gear Heads Forum I was able to put some ideas to the test in regards to repairing the Rand on my 5.10 Newtons. I was told some ideas for repairing my climbing shoes that included: 1. A … Continue reading →
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Get Back Into Rock Climbing?
Posted by SBClimber on February 5, 2011 · 6 Comments
Get back into rock climbing- that was the thought that went through my mind on the morning of February 4, 2011. It had been about 3 years since the last time I put climbing shoes on my feet and 5 years since I last climbed anything higher that a V3 and a 5.10. Man, I … Continue reading →
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Breaking In My Shoes 