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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

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.

Can I Eat Salsa On My Diet? If This Is Your Question, You Will Fail.

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If your self-talk (the way you talk to yourself in your thoughts), and if the conversations you have with your peers about diet include the following, YOU WILL FAIL. Can I Eat Salsa On My Diet

  • “Can I eat salsa on my diet?”(1)
  • “Oh, I could never give up my __________”
  • “They won’t let me eat avocados.”
  • “I only have to give up sugar for three days.”
  • “I’ll try it for a week and see how it goes.”
  • “I read an article that says you can still drink beer and lose weight.”

Introduction To X-Order Terms And How It Relates To Your Salsa

First-order, second-order, third-order…one hundredth-order…

This is one way to describe importance or requirements of a process.  Let’s use the example of setting up camp at night.  The first-order term could be to locate your headlamp.  The second-order term could be to scout out a flat area for your tent and then clear rocks and sticks away.  The third-order term might be to collect firewood and get yourself warm.  Probably everyone loves guitar music around a campfire, but locating your guitar in the Jeep is probably a tenth-order term.  Get it?  How important is that specific step in the process?  That is the x-order term.

Getting steps out of order or prioritizing the wrong term, can lead to trouble.  Wondering around a new campsite in the dark with no headlamp can lead to problems like tripping, stumbling, getting lost, etc.  You are understanding it.  Terms are a simple idea, so let’s get back to salsa… Continue Reading

I Didn’t Lose Any Weight In The First 30 Days: Would You Stick With Your Diet?

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NO Weight loss in first 30 Days

  • On January 15th, I weighed in at 191.6
  • On January 31st, I weighed in at 193.0
  • On February 14th, I weighed in at 189.4

Losing only 2.2 pounds in the first 30 days for the amount of work I was doing was a gigantic disappointment.  The SCALE made me think that I was not moving closer to my goal.  I was working my hardest.  I only took 3 days off from exercise.  And, I was eating a very crazy high-fat, low-carb diet.

Would You Stick With Your Diet If Your Weight Did Not Drop In The First 30 Days

I have received a number of comments and congratulations  from my peers in response to posting the before and after pic where I show my body changing from approximately 190 lbs. to 176 lbs.  And, yes, those pics are 30 days apart – February 14th to March 15th.

Here is one comment I recently received:

PS great blog post the other day. Dropping 20lbs in a month is awesome. It is a goal of mine to do the same.

The Hardest Work Was In The First 30 DaysHard Work Ahead

I want to be clear:  I did have phenomenal success beginning after day 31.  However, Continue Reading

Josh Helke and Organic Climbing: Revisiting The 2009 Interview

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If you love Organic, or just love bouldering in general, take a quick read of this interview with Josh from 2009.  [The more recent interview is here:  Crash Pads.]  I had it up on my recycling blog and thought that it made more sense to come over here.  After all, we are all climbers.   TOTAL READING TIME:  About 5 minutes.

Here it is…

I always enjoy running into companies that have a wider view of what it means to be green. In the case of Josh Helke’s Organic Climbing, green doesn’t just mean reusing scraps of fabric (which they do) or powering their shop by wind energy (which they do) or promoting cell phone recycling (which they also do); but it means loving what you do and creating a product that will outlast the competition.

Jason: Organic Climbing – how did you come up with the name?

Josh: My wife is a Geologist. We were doing research near Price UT and I decided on the trip I wanted a better bouldering pad. We talked about starting our own company and making all pads one-of-a-kind by reusing our cutting scraps. We decided that they would all be organic-one-of-a-kind-artistic pieces.

Jason: How did you get your start with your company? Are you an entrepreneur or were you driven by your artistic/creative upbringing?

Josh: Creativity is in our family. My mother and younger brother are ceramist. I have designed and shaped hundreds of [climbing] holds for companies around the industry. I’ve designed gear. I’ve route set for over a decade and established over 700 first ascents. So, I have always been looking for some creative outlet. Once I started Organic, I knew I could stop looking. I love what I do every day 100 percent. And I get to chat with awesome people around the world!

Jason: Has it been easy since the beginning of the biz or have there been tough times? Continue Reading