I’ve spent most of my climbing life in a little known bouldering area called the Master Bedroom. It’s a huge cave that boasts over a half a dozen double digit problems! Oh yeah! Its big and burly. Pure power problems. Its where climbers go to get bitch slapped by rock. I like to go here [...]
Posted in EC News on March 25, 2010
I’m happy to announce that EasternClimber is growing and undergoing some upgrades. First, and most importantly, EC welcomes two new contributors, Cristiam Reinoso and Patrick Cummings. Together, we plan to overwhelm your senses with stories of climbing bravado that will amaze and entertain. Secondly, the new look and layout of the site will soon be [...]
Posted in Random on March 18, 2010
My mother is an amazingly loving person, and since she hasn’t seen me in a long time, she decided to fly into Logan (which in itself, is enough to prove one’s selfless love for another), and book a hotel room in Auburn, MA so she can hang out with me this weekend. Now, you should [...]
I’ve found that training motivation is largely cyclical. Sometimes you feel like anything is possible; that your body is an endlessly-adaptable machine, capable of conquering every project you throw its way. The counterpoint to those times are when you feel overwhelmed, as if everything has reached a plateau – your climbing progress, career, women, etc. [...]
Head Setters: Dave Wetmore Pete Kamitses Highlights: The third and last citizens’ qualifier in the Dark Horse Series began at MetroRock climbing gym in Everett, MA, on a cold, rainy Saturday morning. The competition was the last chance for competitors to secure their place in the championships Nearly 100 competitors registered for the comp, ranging [...]