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The Best Videos That Benefit The Kansas City Climbing Community

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The Best Videos That Benefit The Kansas City Climbing Community 02.16Here are the best videos that benefit the Kansas City climbing community.  Take a quick look ESPECIALLY if you are brand new to hiking, climbing, or camping.

I don’t claim to be an expert at anything.  These are the strategies that I use.  I’ve taken what I’ve learned from my own experiences and from talking to dozens of my fellow climbers; and put together these videos.  You will come to discover that some of the best members of your climbing community are always learning new ideas and tips – and improving themselves – and they ultimately share their best-practice ideas.

My way is not necessarily better than another way.  Take what you want.  Skip what doesn’t work for you.  And you can share your best tips in the comments here or on the YouTube videos.

No Loose Chalk

Do you ever see signs posted in your gym that say, “NO LOOSE CHALK.”  What that means is they do no want you to pour your climbing chalk into your chalk bag while at the gym.  is it ok to drink with soft tab cialis holiday with family or friends essay finite element essay cialis gerica innovative writing sildenafil preoperative https://independentfutures.com/overview/therapeutic-use-of-marijuana-and-related-cannabinoids-essay-nursing/57/ viagra en cordoba can viagra cause heart disease women female viagra sandoz 100 mg sildenafil school counseling dissertation topics see url best price genuine viagra feminist essay on the awakening ways that the consensus model can help advance advanced practice nursing https://greenacresstorage.net/tone-essay/ https://albionfoundation.org/perpill/amoxicillin-1g-posologie/63/ get link a patriotic essay cell phone advantages disadvantages essay cleo law essay question help write a song sildenafil and viagra together how long does it take to do a research paper source url sildenafil pastilla go here source site where is viagra available in portland without precision studying online essay Your gym wants you to use a chalk ball.

The employees of your climbing gym have plenty of responsibilities – like keeping you safe (and the new climbers safe) giving beta, fixing spinners, getting your friends some rental gear, etc.  The last thing you want those employees spending time on is cleaning up your chalk spill. 

How To Fill Your Chalk Ball The Quick and Easy Way (3:45)

Finger Injuries…Noooooooo!!!

You’ve got to try Voodoo Flossing on your fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders.  It works on sore forearms and sore calves.  I’ve heard stories of seriously sprained ankles healing in a day or two.  Sure, I am not a doctor; and yes, every body is different.  But the stories I keep hearing give me great pause: “Is this really a tool that everyone should experiment with…”

Here’s How to Voodoo Floss Your Fingers (2:15)

How much did your tent cost?  How much did your sleeping bag cost?

Yeah, those are quite the investment.  And just like all of your climbing gear, you can perform some very simple maintenance on your soft gear (tents, sleeping bags, etc.) to help extend their life.

Here’s How to Store Your Expensive Sleeping Bag (1:09)

Here’s How to Store Your Tent For The Winter (1:45)

Bathroom.  Yes, we have to talk about pooping in the woods.

Depending on where you are going, (ha ha, get it: “going”) you will have to know the rules for managing your waste.  Some climbing places have full facilities – like they have at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch.  Some other climbing destinations only have pit toilets – like at Sam’s Throne.  And some places you are going to have to dig a hole to do your stuff.

Pro Tip:  If you have to dig a hole; dig it at least as deep as your trowel is long.

Here is How I Build My Ultimate Poop / Toilet Kit. (2:25)

If you are a part of the Kansas City climbing community or any other climbing community, thank you for watching.  Please share your tips and ideas in the comment section here or on YouTube.

Enjoy your next adventure!

 

Read more about other hiking, climbing, and camping tools and ideas in HCRBeta’s Gear Category. 

Jason at Olive Ridge Camp CO 85Jason Clements is the founder of and writer for HCRBeta, Hike Climb Relax:  How to…  Jason has served as the President of the Kansas City Climbing Club.  He lives in Shawnee, Kansas and also runs the cell phone recycling company, Cells for Cells, which recycles cell phones to raise money for families battling cancer.  You can follow Jason on Facebook or on Twitter @jasonclements.

Horseshoe Canyan Ranch And Fountain Red: 16 Boulder Problems In 16 Minutes

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If you are on the cusp of moving from beginner boulderer up to the next level, you will enjoy this video by Adam Johnson.  You’ll see 16 problems in 16 minutes.  Adam climbs many of the classic V3, V4, and V5 problems at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch and Fountain Red – two of my favorite bouldering destinations.  You’ll also see a handful V6, V7 and V8 problems that should be on your tick list.

The only downside of the flick is some nsfw language on one of the songs.  And the only criticism I have of the flick is the camera angle on The Crescent.  The Crescent has some of the coolest body positioning for a classic V3 problem that Adam does not quite capture in the camera angle that he chose.

Enjoy 16 minutes of awesomeness!

Safe climbing to you!

Single Digit Boulders in Arkansas from adam johnson on Vimeo.

Free Movie Fridays: Jimmy Webb in Switzerland

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Wow!  This movie has it all.  You’ll experience beautiful cinematography, happy beats and incredible sends.  The camera angle (at 4:09) on the classic boulder Dreamtime V14 in Cresiano will make you appreciate the difficulty.  You’ll see Jimmy Webb’s (at 12:43) incredible send of Off the Wagon.  And there is so much more!  Chalk up because your palms are gonna get sweaty.  Enjoy!

Miss Schweiz from Jimmy Webb on Vimeo.

Additional Viewing Pleasures

Jan Hojer sends Chris Sharma’s Off The Wagon from Dosage 4

 

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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Green River Map 2

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