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The Fine Art of Guidebook Interpretation - 2006-05-09 by lhwang

Not to be underestimated, careful guidebook readings are a skill essential to virtually any climbing venture...
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Retrieving Stuck Ropes - 2006-05-07 by sixleggedinsect

Part 2 of 3 on dealing with stuck rappel ropes.
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Scaling the Dragon's Horn, Tioman Island, Malaysia. - 2006-04-13 by arinpetit

Its a story about the historical climb,the dream and the adventure of the first Malaysian Big Wall Expedition.
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Climbing in the Asir of Saudi Arabia - 2006-03-23 by berniecad1

After 3 years away from KSA, its about time to share some of the experiences of climbing and adventure before they fade too much.
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A scientific study of common friction knots. - 2006-02-14 by philbox

This study was performed by Dr. Ron Farmer of Federation Mountain Rescue, a Queensland, Australia bushwalking training and occasional rescue organisation.
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Learning to Fly - 2006-02-14 by missedyno

So... this is what it's like to be a dirtbag. Missedyno gets her homeless legs under her.
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Because I can - 2006-02-06 by brin_long

In an attempt to protect people genuinely looking for advice and reliable info for climbing ventures. I am aware of atleast one fraud. My advice is to rely on guidebooks not lonely middleaged men living alone whon wear tights.
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Vegastradguy Meets the ATC-Guide - 2006-01-24 by j_ung

Vegastradguy put the BD's new ATC-Guide through its paces. Here's what he thinks about it.
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Why the Rest of us Climb (Not the Gladiators ... the Weekend Warriors) - 2006-01-20 by harris

A response to the recent musings in Rock & Ice magazine by John Long on the eternal question of why we climb.
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Climbing-for-recording deal - 2006-01-15 by audiobuzz

My studio has made an agreement with Frank Sanders, renowned Devils Tower guide, to record his first CD (he plays piano--who knew??) in exchange for a day of DT climbing. I love trading talents, and I love mixing music and climbing! Details below.
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Home of the Soul-Sucking Pump - 2006-01-03 by paul3eb

An article featuring climbing in the Southern Region, new development, and current access issues facing the area.
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Translation of Common Climbing Terms - 2005-12-28 by greatgarbanzo

This is an English-Spanish translation of the most common climbing terms, very usefull if you are heading to party and climbing anywhere...
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In the Land of the Giants - 2005-12-23 by grovehunter

Grovehunter on grove hunting. Text and photos copyright by John P. Burens. No unauthorized reproduction.
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Winter Skies and Days of New - 2005-12-14 by dennyg

Ahhh... What can I say, that hasn't been?
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Gifts for Climbers - 2005-11-30 by j_ung

Looking for something you'll partner will enjoy? Try one of these!
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Garden of Eden - 2005-11-16 by j_ung

What would you do if you only had a limited time left to live? It’s a party game to some and a discussion reserved for long road trips to others, but for Eden Ellman of Boulder, CO, it became a sudden, terrifying reality...
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The Skinny on Ultralight Biners - 2005-08-28 by j_ung

Obesity may be on the rise amongst children, but not carabiners. In fact, the opposite is true. Here's the lowdown, including more than just weight, on some of today's top-selling ultralight biners.
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Monkey see lets monkey do - 2005-08-17 by elizard2001

Watching expert climbers actually can improve your performance...
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Taking in the Day - 2005-08-09 by roninthorne

Moments in the FA zone, somewhere off the beaten path in West Virginia.
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the lifestyle - 2005-07-12 by texasutfan2008

My experiances as a first year climber
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Peter Pan Climbing on the Razor's Edge - 2005-06-28 by fjielgeit

Romancing the Stone is more than a movie, and Peter Pan more than a boy, he uses the razor's edge. An essay on transcendence and growing up.
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Our Area - 2005-06-17 by cruxmonger

A story about friends growing up and growing apart, success, failure and jealousy.
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Suzanne - 2005-06-17 by okieterry

True story about dirtbagging in Yosemite in the early 1980s and a lust filled trip up the East Buttress of Middle Cathedral.
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All My Rowdy Friends - 2005-04-14 by dingus

Part review and part waxing nostalgic... Dingus takes a stroll down memory lane to the days before cams and comes back with something new, yet oh-so familiar: The Wild Country Forged Friend.
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A Fantasy Realm Made By Reality - 2005-04-11 by sub-zero

Can you think of any other place where you feel alive and free? Climbing is a sanctuary where you can go to escape the world and all of your problems. This article is about our own climbing areas where freedom actually exists.
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