Kaymoor Mine: a Photo Essay - 2005-11-25 by j_ung

A photographic journey through the New River Gorge's past.
Votes: 0 | Comment: 1 | Views: 6933

An Auspicious Infancy: The Earliest Days of the Access Fund - 2008-12-22 by J. Young

First of two interviews with past and present leaders of the Access Fund.
Votes: 10 | Comments: 15 | Views: 3711

The Access Fund: Foresight and Follow-Through - 2009-01-09 by J. Young

"We’re ten people and there are literally thousands of climbing areas at play..."
Votes: 7 | Comments: 2 | Views: 3255

Only ZERO Days Left to Win His-Her Sierra Designs Sleeping Bags - 2008-11-30 by J. Young

2 people + 1 bag + camera = nirvana
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The Sierra Designs Sleeping Bag Photo Finalists! - 2008-12-18 by J. Young

Voting runs until Tuesday morning (Eastern US time).
Views: 6603

The Trango 2009 Homemade Cam World Cup - 2009-01-01 by J. Young

Win big with a little creativity... and a tool or two.
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The Rockclimbing.com Booty Crew - 2006-01-08 by j_ung

Ever wonder who reviews gear for Rockclimbing.com's Gear Guide? Well, these are they.
Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 8398

Energy Bars Exposed! - 2005-03-15 by J. Young

What the energy bar industry doesn't want you to know about energy bars: Most of them taste bad!
Votes: 0 | Comment: 1 | Views: 9413

Adventures in Gearland - 2005-08-17 by j_ung

J_ung's online journal of gear and debauchery (hey, you never know) at the Outdoor Retailer 2005 Summer Market in Salt Lake City, UT
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Return to Gearland - 2006-02-01 by j_ung

J_ung takes you on a wild ride through the technofile heaven. Check back daily, Saturday-Monday for updates.
Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 7368

The Zephyr: 10.3mm of Wholesome Petzl Rope - 2007-01-29 by J. Young

A review of Petzl's first ever dynamic rope model, the 10.3mm Zephyr.
Votes: 8 | Comments: 15 | Views: 9201

Mad Science: the Making of Modular Climbing Holds - 2007-02-13 by J. Young

An in-depth expose on the inner workings of the nuts and bolts of a craft that's really more artistry than science and that some might possibly call alchemy... if holds were gold and plastic were lead... which they aren't so, oh well.
Votes: 11 | Comments: 33 | Views: 21475

Sterling Nano Editorial Review - 2007-07-13 by J. Young

Abusing and misusing Sterling's new thin cord.
Votes: 14 | Comments: 21 | Views: 9287

GoPro Hero Editorial Review - 2008-05-09 by j_ung

Rockclimbing.com's gear reviewer j_ung takes the GoPro Digital Hero camera for a spin. Check out the action in the live footage!
Vote: 1 | Comments: 13 | Views: 11141

Stick Clip Tricks for Sport Climbers - 2008-10-31 by J. Young

Many sport climbers use a clip to place a first draw, but many more are unaware that the standard, homemade...
Votes: 15 | Comments: 25 | Views: 20818

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.
Vote: 1 | Comments: 4 | Views: 7837

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...
Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 5081

Gifts for Climbers - 2005-11-30 by j_ung

Looking for something you'll partner will enjoy? Try one of these!
Votes: 0 | Comment: 1 | Views: 7405

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.
Votes: 2 | Comments: 0 | Views: 9011

Five Minutes: John Bachar and Kurt Smith - 2008-11-30 by J. Young

J_ung chats with two legends...
Votes: 4 | Comments: 7 | Views: 7119

Five Minutes: Former CCC Pres, Sean Cobourn - 2008-11-24 by J. Young

J_ung and Sean Cobourn chat about Hickory Nut Gorge and more...
Votes: 3 | Comments: 6 | Views: 2855

The SCC & Yellow Bluff - 2008-12-14 by J. Young

Another domino falls...
Votes: 7 | Comments: 11 | Views: 4921

Climbers Mobilize to Help Bachar - 2006-09-11 by j_ung

Post car wreck, the climbing community mobilizes to help John Bachar with medical bills.
Votes: 0 | Comments: 3 | Views: 6264

A Linville Link-Up - 2008-12-08 by J. Young

“Slopey… shit…” mutters Kris from lip of a body-length roof...
Votes: 25 | Comments: 26 | Views: 4082

Looking Glass Outfitters Helps Complete Purchase of Laurel Knob - 2008-11-20 by J. Young

Looking Glass Outfitters, western North Carolina’s renowned climbing-specialty outdoor store, raised over $1600 for the Carolina Climbers Coalition to help finalize their purchase of Laurel Knob.
Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 1856