Hot SendsABS 16 Open Finals:We got so wrapped up in the controversy of the new scoring system that we forgot to watch the show. The controversy part was covered multiple…
Originally released on VHS in 1999 and then remastered on DVD in 2003 with its counter-part (Inertia 2: Focus), this is a video that everyone should own. When the magazine…
In light of ABS 16 Youth Nationals this weekend, we bring a very special editorial regarding the nature of the competitive side of climbing. Enjoy.You know what Jams My Cams? Games. The…
Below you will find eighteen questions regarding the different aspects of climbing. Record the number value of each answer and then add them all together at the end to get…
If you are like me, you scratched your head throughout the weekend wondering what the heck these "points" were that were being used to differentiate between competitors with a similar…
One of our segments, "A Look Back," will be a reflection and review of the previous month. Read about extraordinary accomplishments in Hot Sends; community victories in Call to Action; what went…
You know really what Jams my Cams? Welcome to the first of many editorials here on the Crank Chronicles, brought to you by the Cranky Climber; a pseudonym selected to protect…
The theme is in the title - Progression. Chris Sharma pushes to establish a new level of sport climbing in Spain, and with his Clark Mountain "Jumbo Love" project. Patxi…
A BRIEF HISTORY It would seem an obvious assumption that people want to be good at what they enjoy. For climbers, this can mean a variety of things; getting stronger,…
Welcome to The Crank Chronicles! This is a new place where the members of Crank Climbing and the Crank Community will put forth ideas, suggestions, tips, reviews, and foster the…