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Athena (aka ClimbingKoda) working on the first clip…

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Badass in Tights!

Is one thing to find the perfect or most comfortable workout attire. But can you find both, plus style? The climbing community has evolved from shorts, to spandex, to male capris. So why not add some flair and dare to be different? If you don’t do it for comfort, then do it for entertainment. I sure …

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Slab climbing with Chris…

Some climbers find it difficult to transition from face climbing to slab climbing. A big part of why this can be so difficult is, so far there is no indoor gym that offers this type of terrain to practice the technique before you get outdoors. So you basically have to get out there to try …

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HAHA we touched your ROPE!

These guys take pride in letting us all know they have been belaying you all day, touching your rope, while they pick their noses. You may think, “ughhh that is so nasty!”. But have you ever thought of how much dirt and bacteria is in your rope, your gear, your bag, the rock walls you …

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Hanging off the summit…

What do you do while hanging off a cliff? Maybe you sing, talk to yourself, speak out loud, use your inner voice, pray you don’t fall, etc. Anything to keep you focused and forget you are hanging 120+ ft above the ground and the only things holding you from falling are a few slings attached …

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Climbing and brotherhood…

In this photo we have a climber who loves being outdoors and feels happy to be spending some fun times belaying his own brother. Being a part of the climbing community is great for nearly anyone from a single individual to an entire family or group of friends. #climbing #sportclimbing #tradclimbing #leadclimbing #climbingoutdoors #slabclimbing #badass #kickass #rockclimbing #workout #California #joshuatree #loveforclimbing #inspiration #trysomethingnew #instagram #instaphoto #photooftheday #nikon #dslr

Terry and Mike going up The Trough at Tahquitz

Terry lead belaying Mike as they work their way up The Trough at Tahquitz rocks in Idyllwild, CA. This is one of the first and easiest routes in the area. It is 400 feet and 4 pitches in the 5.4 range. Route can be done in 3 pitches if you don’t experience much rope drag. As usual, …

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Weekend trip to Tahquitz & Suicide Rocks

We are on our way to one of the most anticipated and amazing trips of the year, a weekend trip to Tahquitz & Suicide Rocks. With us we bring a mixed crew of about 30 campers, hikers and climbers. There will be outdoor grilling, cooking, singing, star gazing, camp fire, eating and drinking. A big …

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