JMC: Talking

You know what Jams my Cams?  Talking. Lets talk about climbing.  More specifically, lets talk about talking about climbing.  Some of us do one more than the other.  Time to dive into the spectrum:Humble…

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Crank Media Review: Downward Bound

Warren Harding, not just a President, but also a name carved deep into the history of Yosemite climbing.  Love him or hate him for his tactics, his first ascents earned…

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UMN: Innovation – Mad Rock

"I have not failed. I've just found 10000 ways that won't work." - Thomas A. EdisonInnovation. Imagining and the creating something new and releasing it into the world. Some companies…

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Those Damn Gyms

Gyms.  You've read article after article about how they are ruining climbing.  The kids chase grades, they're scared of runouts, they've got no ethics, etc.  You've read about the mentorship…

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Crank Book Review: Rock Jocks, Wall Rats, and Hang Dogs

Anyone with even a passing interest in Yosemite should know the name John "Largo" Long.  His climbing exploits were cutting edge in their time, and he has since become a…

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