The Deeper Meaning, Part 3: Respect

Sometimes, things happen in our lives that we cannot control. It is how we deal with these situations that determines how people see us…

The Deeper Meaning, Part 2: Stress Relief

In case you didn’t know, there are a ton of strong teenagers these days whose climbing accomplishments are held back only by their learners’ permits and nonexistent spending power.  Hopefully the youngsters out there find this well. On May 15th, Melissa competed in the SCS Regionals, where she placed 2nd in Juniors.  Also, she may [...]

Don’t Trust the Weather Man.

Despite warnings of everything from lightning to hail, I decided to haul up to Rumney for some climbing on Saturday. This time of year, the weather man is right about 10 percent of the time….

The Deeper Meaning, Part 1: Pride

About a month ago, I asked Melissa if she’d be interested in contributing something to EasternClimber; something from her point of view, about climbing, in general. I told her to write about whatever she wanted, but only if she had something to say. Her eyes widened, her face lit up, and I think she started it that night.

Meet Melissa Godowski…

Earth Treks Roc Comp with EasternClimber, Part 2

We went nuts when Chris Sharma crushed everyone, and I wanted to share the feeling with you… in hi-def slow motion.

Daniel Woods, Rob D’Anastasio, Magnus Mitboe, Vasya Vorotnikov, Paul Robinson, and Chris Sharma on Mens’ Finals problem no. 1 at the UBC Earth Treks Bouldering Competition.

Earth Treks Roc Comp with EasternClimber, Part 1

. Tomorrow, we’re going to road trip it down to Maryland to bring you what you can’t get from a live web broadcast of the entire competition: Not sitting in front of your computer all day when it’s supposed to be really nice on Saturday in the Northeast. So, if you can’t make it to [...]

Rumney, Even When it Rains

Despite the crappy New England weather, I decided to make a day trip to Rumney last Sunday.  It’s funny how many climbers living in the northeast refuse to go out on rainy days, despite the plethora of amazing, overhung (read: eternally-dry) climbs that exist in the area.  In fact, I’d be more apt to stay [...]

Fred Nicole video, and some general updates

In case you don’t know who Fred Nicole is…  I thought this video filmed by Chuck Fryberger for Prana was a beautiful little piece. General Updates: My Uncle Mark has entered me into an olympic distance triathlon, so I’m locked into training for that, in addition to my constant quest to become a stronger climber. [...]