Category: Mountain Monday

Mountain Monday: Speak up or shut up?

Weโ€™ve all done it. Whether we want to admit it or not, weโ€™ve all made a mistake in the vertical world at one point or another. It happens for several different reasons such as naivety, exhaustion or laziness, and can escalate from no-big-deal to life threatening rather quickly.

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Mountain Monday: An Evening with Tommy Caldwell

Walking into the Clif Bar Headquarters in Emeryville, CA, you cannot help but envy the set up and enthusiasm basically leaching from the walls. Not only am I in an inspiring setting, but I am here to listen to one of the most talked about climbing athletes in the world โ€“ Tommy Caldwell โ€“ the Dawn Wall Dominator.

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Our recent article with Michael Allen is up! Featuring his new film A Long Road To Tao, that's being featured in the Las Cruces International Film Festival this spring along with his work as a fine art surf and wave photographer ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŽฅโ 
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Check out Michael's work at the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—โ 
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Written by contributing writer @ellasuring
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When itโ€™s not raining, Castle Rock State Park offers amazing hiking and rock climbing just under an hour away from Santa Cruz! ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿฅพ

And when it is raining, you can still get out there and have some adventures! ๐ŸŒง๏ธ

We went out last weekend in a break from the rain and sent some climbs at Indian Rock ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝ

Just remember to bring water, snacks, warm clothes, and plan beforehand as there is no cell service there, adventure on!

#rockclimbing #adventuresports #outdoor
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Can anyone guess where this iconic Redwood Tree ring is in Santa Cruz? ๐ŸŒฒThe canopies of redwood trees support entire ecosystems of wildlife, insects, plants, and they even create soil up there from decomposing leaves ๐Ÿ‚. Next time you go mountain biking, running, or hiking, take a glance up and wonder at the marvels towering above you! #hiking #santacruz #adventuresportsjournal ...

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