by David Sandel | Apr 30, 2014 | Climbing, Training
Don’t even act like both of these scenarios haven’t happened to you: You don’t feel like going to the gym, you go anyways, you have a record breaking workout session and leave feeling like Superwoman You’re super stoked to go hit leg day, your...
by David Sandel | Mar 19, 2014 | Climbing, Training
First, the terms: Bilateral – Symmetrical stance, toes in line with each other, both feet on the ground Asymmetrical – Stance in which feet are offset from one another; typically with one foot more forward than the other or could be more off-center from the centerline...
by David Sandel | Mar 12, 2014 | Climbing, Lifestyle
When you think of happiness, what comes to mind? Puppies? A married couple together for 55 years? Seeing your baby? For me, it’s burritos. Burritos make me happy. You know what doesn’t make me happy? Indian Creek in Utah. It’s hot. The approaches...
by David Sandel | Jul 22, 2013 | Climbing
First, meet Pamela (and Jay, he was there too, amongst others). I’ve really been confused ever since Pamela decided to follow me back on Twitter. I mean, I follow a lot of pro athletes, and the only two that are silly enough to return the favor are Pamela and Brody...
by David Sandel | Jul 18, 2013 | Adventure Stories, Climbing, Reviews
I’ve been climbing in the Black Hills over the 4th of July for three years in a row now. This trip is all about relaxing, climbing, and enjoying who you’re with, not neccessarily about pushing your limits all the time. We keep it low stress, highly...
by David Sandel | Jul 10, 2013 | Climbing
If you’re looking for a beta spray on those routes, this is not your post. Check out this guy’s Hallett Peak Trip Report. I didn’t see it until I got back, but he did a wonderful job and took all the relevant pictures that we did not. If I had seen...