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This is a list of all the latest news and happenings at all six Touchstone Facilities. This blog also contains general information about Rock Climbing, Cycling and other items that Touchstone members may find interesting. Tuesday, June 23, 2009How a Climbing Rope is Made
A few weeks ago we posted a video on how a carabiner is made. Today we continue with that theme with an interesting video on how a climbing rope is made. Enjoy.
Labels: Climbing Rope, Climbing Video Friday, May 29, 2009Chris Sharma Bouldering Video: Pure Talent
It's Friday and it's Summertime so we won't keep you here long. To get you inspired to get into your local Touchstone Climbing gym and do the best climbing and bouldering you can possibly do, we thought we'd turn to an expert to help get you motivated: Chris Sharma.
Few people climb with the creativity and fluidity as Chris Sharma, and to watch him attack a bouldering problem is inspiring. Check out the way he twists and contorts his body just to make his next move easier. That's the key, he's always thinking moves ahead. Check out the video and have a great weekend. Start sending in climbing clips of your own! Labels: Climbing Clip of the Week, Climbing Video, Videos Friday, May 22, 2009Climbing Clip of the Week: Chris Sharma Interview
When it comes to climbing videos, especially the ones we choose to feature as Climbing Clip of the Week, they most often have been videos of actual climbing. Today, we've got something a bit different and instead of showing all climbing, we actually have an interview with one of the most talented and inspirational climbers around, Chris Sharma.
The vast majority of you already know who Chris Sharma is, but for all of you that don't know, he's a climber that was born in Santa Cruz, California back in 1981. In addition to to notching numerous first ascents in his impressive resume, he's also climbed and tackled some of the most difficult routes and climbs in the world. At any rate, listening to him talk is great insight into climbing and I think could help any climber. Thanks to ClimbingNarc.com for the tip, check it out: Labels: Chris Sharma, Climbing Clip of the Week, Climbing Video, Interviews Friday, May 1, 2009Climbing Clip of the Week: Breathtaking in Borneo
Today's Climbing Clip of the Week comes via ClimbingNarc.com and really does show how far technology is coming in the world of climbing. No longer do you have to wait months and years after a climbing trip has been made to see footage of the expedition, now, you can see it literally hours after the climb has been made.
So, for this week's Climbing Clip of the Week, we're going to check out some absolutely breathtaking climbing that took place in Borneo. Climbers Mark Synnott, Conrad Anker, Kevin Thaw, Jimmy Chin, Alex Honnold and Renan Ozturk went to Borneo to tackle some big walls and sent home videos of their trip. This is part 2 of the series, so feel free to head over and check out the rest here. Nevertheless, enjoy the video, and enjoy your weekend. Start submitting some climbing videos of your own, we want to feature our very own climbers! Borneo Dispatch Video #6 "As Free As Can Be" from renan ozturk on Vimeo. Labels: Big Wall, Borneo, Climbing Clip of the Week, Climbing Video Friday, April 17, 2009Climbing Clip of the Week: Joshua Tree Climbing
Ever since the very first time I heard U2's album "The Joshua Tree" I have wanted to visit the National Park and just explore. After seeing this video that will serve as our Climbing Clip of the Week, I can not wait to go. The climbing there looks spectacular and watching this video makes me extremely angry I've yet to climb there.
In this video, the climber in question is taking on "Hobbit Roof" in Joshua Tree National Park and I can't even imagine how his hands are feeling after this climb. Impressive to take in and it makes me want to ask any of YOU if you've had the opportunity to climb at Joshua Tree? So, sound off, where's the best place you've ever climbed? Any places you'd call your favorite? Hardest place you have ever climbed? Remember, we're always looking for videos of our members taking on some climbing, so if you have any, do not hesitate to send them in. For now, enjoy this climbing clip of the week, and enjoy your weekend. Labels: Climbing Clip of the Week, Climbing Video, Joshua Tree, National Park Monday, April 13, 2009TBS4 Finale @ Berkeley Ironworks Video
In case any of you were unfortunate enough to actually miss the TBS4 Finale at Berkeley Ironworks, I have some great news this Monday morning: I have an official write-up, a photo gallery you can check out, AND a video of the contest that you missed out on.
Here we go, straight from Paul, the General Manager at Berkeley Ironworks: On March 20th, Berkeley Ironworks hosted the TBS4 series finale. A record turnout of 343 competitors came out to test their mettle against 67 brand new boulder problems ranging from v0 to v11! It wasn't just the climbing challenges that drew climbers from all over the Bay Area, we had free pizza, beer and a prize raffle.Bottom line, when TBS5 rolls around, this is NOT something you're going to want to miss. Thanks Paul. TBS4 finale @ Ironworks from Berkeley Ironworks on Vimeo. Labels: Berkeley Ironworks, Climbing Video, Contest, Paul, TBS4, TBS5 Friday, March 20, 2009Climbing Clip of the Week: Slackline Fun @ Pipeworks
This week, instead of posting a climbing clip to cap off the week, I decided to post something a little different, but equally impressive as a lot of the climbing clips we've posted up to this point. It's called Slacklining, and while most of you probably know what it is, for those that don't, it is essentially a balance sport that involves walking, balancing and interacting with a climbing rope that has been anchored between two points.
At any rate, I just found this awesome clip of a guy doing slackline tricks and balancing at our very own Sacramento Pipeworks. Check it out, and the next time you're in one of our gyms, why not try a little yourself? It's a great way to work on your balance and build lower body and core strength. Impressive. Enjoy your weekend, and we'll see you bright and early Monday morning. Labels: Climbing Clip of the Week, Climbing Video, Sacramento Pipeworks, Slacklining Friday, March 6, 2009Climbing Clip of the Week: Ethan Pringle
In honor of the upcoming "Advanced Lead Clinic" taught by the extremely talented Ethan Pringle this Sunday, we decided that this week, our "Climbing Clip of the Week" should be of the man himself.
So, for this weeks Climbing Clip, check out this gem we stumbled across on YouTube. It's Ethan Pringle on the second ascent of a 35 foot Kevin Jorgeson climb in Bishop, CA. It's amazing to see the technique and finesse. At any rate, check it out, then if you're signed up for his Advanced Lead Clinic, we'll see you at Mission Cliffs on Sunday from 7:30 - 9:30pm. Labels: climbing, Climbing Clip of the Week, Climbing Video, Ethan Pringle Friday, February 6, 2009Climbing Clip of the Week: Claymation Fontainbleau
This weeks Climbing Clip of the Week one of the staff at Great Western Power Co. Desk staff Joe Horton and his girlfriend put together this claymation stop-motion video for a friend who is heading to Fontainbleau, France this spring to do some bouldering. Hopefully we get plenty of video from that trip as well.
In the meantime, enjoy this unique departure from our regular climbing clips, and then have an amazing weekend. Get out and do some climbing...don't forget to record it! Labels: Climbing Clip of the Week, Climbing Video, Great Western Power Co., GWPC, Video clip Friday, January 23, 2009Climbing Clip of the Week: Hans & Yuji Speed Record
Something special this week for our Climbing Clip of the Week...how about getting to check out Part 1 of Hans Florine and Yuji Hirayama's unbelievable, record breaking, brand new Speed Record on El Capitan.
The video is, to say the least, awe inspiring and I'm sure everyone who watches it will feel like they need to practice a whole heck of a lot more than they already are. Nevertheless, for a great way to end Friday, I think it'll do. So, without further ado, check out the awesome video below of Hans and Yuji's record-shattering assault of The Nose. We'll see you Monday, in the meantime, we need to get more clips of our very own climbers doing what they do best. If you have any, or even just links of yourselves on YouTube, send them in...we'd love to feature you!  Labels: Climbing Clip of the Week, Climbing Movie, Climbing Video, Hans Florine, Yuji Hirayama Friday, November 21, 2008Climbing Clip of the Week: Ethan Pringle
Here is a video of Touchstone Climbing sponsored climber, Ethan Pringle working a project in Clark Mountain, California late last year. Chris Sharma ended up sending this project in September and named the route Jumbo Love and rated it 5.15b!!
Enjoy and see everyone on Monday. Monastary Project from Ethan Pringle on Vimeo. Labels: Clark Mountain, Climbing Clip of the Week, Climbing Video, Ethan Pringle, Jumbo Love Friday, November 14, 2008Climbing Clip of the Week
Hello and Happy Friday! We made it, it's the weekend again and man have we earned it. To help you celebrate the end of another work week, I decided this week's Climbing Clip of the Week is somewhere I think each and every one of us wishes we could run away to...right now.
The clip is of some AMAZING "Deep Water Soloing" in Thailand. I don't know if it's the color of the water, the beautiful rock cliffs, or the quality of the climbing, but this is rapidly becoming one of my more favorite climbing clips. I want to be in Thailand, now. This is also a call to arms...if you have any climbing videos or clips you want featured, please, please send them in, send us links, send is YouTube videos, whatever. We'd love nothing more than to feature YOU, our faithful climbers, on this very site. At any rate, enjoy the video and we'll see you bright and early Monday morning! Get climbing!  Labels: climbing, Climbing Clip of the Week, Climbing Video, Deep-water soloing, Recreation, Rock climbing, Video clip Powered by: |
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