Summit Lake, CA

I spent 2 days around Summit Lake, CA. It was an amazing "alpine lite" experience. Granite boulders at altitude, chased with cocktails at a cabin.

I cleaned up and sent many problems, even one listed as a project in the new guidebook. If you are interesting checking them out, head over to MP.com.

A couple of problems from North Lake Tahoe, CA

Following my bliss of cleaning rocks and sharing them with the world. 

Details can be be found MP.com

A good day killin' lichen

A clear & concise approach to training for climbing periodization

There are many ways to approach training for climbing. Each one works (for about 6 weeks). However if you are looking for long-term, consistent gains, you need a plan of action that matches that goal.

Systematic, structured climbing that oscillates with the seasons is the best plan I have found.

Bouldering near Potomac Overlook parking at Sugarloaf Mountain, MD

Selected problems near Potomac Overlook parking at Sugarloaf Mountain, Maryland

It is a pleasant area with ~8 problems (all moderates). The guide is coming soon but don’t wait for it. Enjoy now!

Parking
Potomac Overlook parking on Sugarloaf Mountain, Maryland

Approach
Walk ~500ft through the woods shadowing the road in the direction of car travel.

Boulders
N 36 15.562
W 77 23.696

Summer training video jam

   This video should be on loop at every training facility.

Another classic from Great Falls National Park, MD

This is one of my favorite problems in The Park.

You can find it here:
N 38 58.929
W 77 14.420