Archive | March, 2010

The F*&#ing Master Bedroom

The F*&#ing Master Bedroom

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 [...]

EasternClimber.com is Changing!

EasternClimber.com is Changing!

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 [...]

Climbing with Mom, Part Two: Good Times at Farley

Climbing with Mom, Part Two: Good Times at Farley

I heard something last weekend that I never thought I’d hear from my mother regarding climbing: “Yeah, I’d definitely like to try that.”  It was directly followed with something I absolutely would expect to hear: “Do I have to cut my nails?” Other notable quotations: Mom: “Ugh. I have a headache because I’m so dehydrated.” [...]

Climbing with Mom, Part One: Meet MaryLouise

Climbing with Mom, Part One: Meet MaryLouise

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 [...]

Motivation, Exploration, and New Projects

Motivation, Exploration, and New Projects

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. [...]

Dark Horse Comp Feb. 27 2010: Pics and Highlights

Dark Horse Comp Feb. 27 2010: Pics and Highlights

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 [...]