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Chris Deulen: Strong Business Owner, Strong Dad, Strong Climber

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I admire Chris Deulen.  He is warm and approachable.  He is a fantastic dad.  He runs his own business in a very eco-smart manner.  And, he is one bad-ass climber.  I think he may be one of the strongest climbers in the area.  Chris takes time out of his very busy schedule, to answer some HCR: Beta questions.  Ladies and Gentlemen:  Chris Deulen…

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Chris:  12+years

HCRB:  What are three things that every new climber should know about…

Chris:

  • Bouldering… 1. You can always climb harder than you think. 2. Not getting injured is a fine line to walk; educate yourself! 3. Visualize, visualize, visualize.
  • Lead climbing… 1. Triple check your set-ups. 2. Travel as much as you can. 3. Go Al-Muerte often (and don’t be afraid to scream!).
  • Climbing etiquette… 1. Learn what spray means. 2. Leave no trace. 3. Treat all people with respect and empathy.
  • Safety… 1.The longer you climb, the more serious you realize it is. 2. I’ve seen a mom hit the deck on her heals being belayed by her son. I’ve broken my ankle from improper pad placement, sprained the same ankle from running down a trail. Having a greater state of awareness will help you to live longer, and healthier. 3. In a hairy situation: breathe deeply, assess your options, learn to discern good fear from bad fear, then move!

HCRB:  What one exercise should every new climber do? Continue Reading

Relax and Live In The Moment: Enjoying Your Next River Adventure

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This is the final installment of the River Ties interview with Guy and Matt.  In part 1, we met the artists behind the River Ties project.  In part 2, we learned what it takes to make a river documentary.  And now, in part 3, Guy and Matt share their expertise and tips to help YOU decide if you want to embark on a river adventureBoats on the river.

HCRB:  How does someone get started with big river adventures?

Guy:  This group had always been on rivers, mostly in the Ozarks. But they got into these big western trips after taking commercial trips on the Grand Canyon, saw how the guides operated and thought, “hey, we can do that.”

HCRB: What kind of gear should a first-timer invest in?

Guy: A PFD (personal floatation device) to keep your head above water and dry bags for your gear, nobody likes a wet sleeping bag. Some river reading and running skills also never hurt anyone!

HCRB: How accessible is the Green River?

Guy: Many sections require a permit, some are via a lottery while others are first come first serve. The water itself depends on the section and the season. There is everything from whitewater to pretty flat water.

HCRB: What about those of us around Kansas City, where is a good place to start a water adventure?

Guy:  We are very fortunate to have such a fantastic river system in the Ozarks, right next to all of our climbing, camping and hiking that we all do down there anyway. The Ozark Mountain Paddlers is a club out of the Springfield area that is a great resource for information, safety, and friends.  Continue Reading

River Ties: How To Make A River Documentary

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This is Part 2 of the 3-part interview with the artists behind the river documentary called River Ties.  In Part 1, we met the minds behind the project.  In this installment, Matt and Guy discuss what it takes to make a documentary; the logistics behind the adventure; and why the project is on Indiegogo.

HCRB:  Where is the Green River?

Guy:  It runs mostly in Wyoming and Utah with a small loop into Colorado near Dinosaur National Park. It dumps into the Colorado river in Canyonlands in southeastern Utah.

HCRB: What was the motivation for creating River Ties?

Guy:  We are friends with this group and I’ve never introduced anyone to them that hasn’t liked them. I think we both wanted to do a film project at the time and the opportunity of the trip last fall and a great subject emerged.

Matt:  I came in a little more removed from the group, but had met a few of them on a ski trip and was instantly impressed by the level of respect between them.  All I knew after that trip was “Hmmm…how can I get invited on their next one?” These people are honest and highly entertaining.

River Ties, Gear and Springfield Brewing CoHCRB: How easy are the logistics for a big River Adventure?

Matt:  Complicated.

Guy:  There is a ton of gear, required and otherwise, that the group has to have, not to mention permits. Fortunately there is very little of it we have to do  but it requires lots of lists, spreadsheets and coordination.

HCRB: How are you embracing “Leave No Trace” for the River Ties Project?  Continue Reading

Meet The Artists Behind River Ties: Guy Giamo-McClung and Matt Kocourek

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Two regular dudes, who love the outdoors, are putting together a feature length documentary focusing on an eclectic group of friends rafting down the majestic canyons of the Green River.  The documentary is called River Ties.

In this 3-part interview, Guy and Matt allow us to get to know them a little bit a whole lot better.  In Part 1, these gentlemen bare their souls and share their innermost thoughts.  Part 2 focuses on the River Ties project itself and the logistics and funding (and why the project is on Indiegogo).  And we wrap everything in Part 3 with Matt and Guy sharing their river expertise and tips to help you decide if you want to embark on a river adventure.

Meet Guy Giamo-McClung and Matt Kocourek.

HCRB:  With 5 adjectives, describe yourself.

Guy:  Boisterous, jocular, lithe, plucky, ginger.

Matt:  Tenacious, amiable, ambitious, old-soul, lean.

HCRB:  If money were no object and you hosted a premiere party for River Ties, what food are you serving and what two bands are playing music?

Guy:  Burgers and brats and right now, probably Alt J and Ellie Goulding.

Matt:  We will even add the sand to your burger or brat to get the true river experience.

HCRB:  Okay, so really, when and where is the premiere party and should we bring hummus?

Guy:  The premiere will be at the Springfield Brew Co in February though we’re anxious to find a venue for a showing in KC! Hummus is never inappropriate.

HCRB:  Did you drink from the Green River?River Ties. On the river3

Guy:  We actually carried all the water we would need in plastic jerry cans, but we would if we had to.

HCRB:  Did you pee in the Green River?  Continue Reading