JMC: Foreshadowing

You know what Jams My Cams?  Foreshadowing. Like re-reading a well written book with a twist, going back over events and statements made in the past can take on new…

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Crank Media Review: Bachar

John Bachar.  Man?  Myth?  Nay. Legend.Honest to god, I watched 'Bachar', an excellent biographical film about one of the US's most famous free-soloists, a few weeks ago not knowing that…

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A Look Back: March

Hot SendsMatty Hong – La Rambla(5.15a):Margo Hayes sent La Ramblaat the end of February and on the first days of March, her partner Matty Hong was right behind with his…

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CTC Stage 6: Maximum Power, Testing, and CRUSHING PROJECTS!!!

For the last twenty weeks we have developed technique (Stage 1), endurance (Stage 2), strength endurance (Stage 3), maximum strength (Stage 4), and power (Stage 5).  Now it's time to…

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A Look Back: February

Hot SendsUSA Climbing Bouldering Nationals:Alex Puccio regains her crown, Nathaniel Colemen rides a dark horse, and the two major US phenoms Ashima Shiraishi and Kai Lightner find the podium in…

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UMN: Getting High

In an effort to be more positive in the New Year, I wanted to write a few articles describing things I like, instead of those that aggravate me.  But what…

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Crank Book Review: Vertical Mind

This book is fantastic.  I have read many books trying to help me be a better climber both in body and mind.  I am working on the long version of…

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CTC Stage 5: Power

After a year of working Stages 1 through 4, I hope you guys are ready for Stage 5!POWER UP!!!This is another great stage to really see how far you have…

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A Look Back: January 2017

Hot SendsLaura Rogora - La Gasparata, 5.14c:Not only was this route a first ascent in the La cueva area of Collepardo, Italy, but it is now the hardest first ascent by…

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