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Catch up with the Gossip (and let us know what you’ve heard!)

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Here on the weekly Chicks Climbing gossip report you can catch up on all of the great gossip (articles, videos, and other assorted cool stuff) we talked about last week at Chicks Climbing! Last week went so fast we only posted one feature on the blog, but it was a good one – it was by Girly Guide Caroline George who told the story of a trip she made with her mother this summer to the top of the Cosmiques Ridge in Chamonix. Caroline’s mother, Martine, pushed the boundaries of female climbers in her youth, and now at the age of 65 (and with really bad knees), totally rocked out the highest 5.13 crack in the world and continues to be a role model for Caroline. It’s a really great story so if you didn’t catch it last week, I encourage you to do so here.

This week we’re off to Devil’s Lake! We’ve got a lot going on including some co-ed skills clinics this Saturday and Sunday, a slide show from the one and only Kitty Calhoun on Sunday night at the University of Wisconsin (with 50 passes from Boulders Rock Gym in Madison and some Sterling Ropes to give away) before the big event – the Chicks Rock! intensive climbing clinic Sept. 13-16!

All of the other articles we linked to this past week through either the Chicks Climbing Twitter account, or on the Chicks Climbing Facebook fan page (and some on both!).

We provide this wrap-up because we come across a TON of great resources each week, but understand that not everyone is online all the time, or even on both (or either) of these social media platforms. So you can check here each and every week for the latest and greatest in Clicks Climbing resources here on the blog.

However, we know WE may have also missed some cool stuff this week, so if there is something of interest we missed that you came across this week please, let us know so we can share with everyone else!

Climbing
- With the start of fall comes a ton of rock climbing events! REEL ROCK, Nor’Easter, Chris Sharma and more http://ht.ly/2y4Dt
- B3Bouldering wants to know why there aren’t more women doing FAs at new climbing area near Denver? Weigh in here: http://ow.ly/2y0k8
- 2nd Annual #JTreeTweetup planning under way! Make your mark here: http://bit.ly/boFOLe
- What’s on tap next for Isabelle Faus? Catch up with her plans after the Edinburgh youth world championships next week! http://ow.ly/2y02U
- Confessions of a Boulder climbing guide http://ow.ly/2y74F
- Colette gets riled for having a copy of Vogue at the climbing crag – would this bother you to see? http://ow.ly/2y00f

Gear
- How to effectively attach an ice axe to an alpine pack: http://tinyurl.com/2eb99gp
- The Alpine Institute writes a blog post on the underappreciated value of trekking poles: http://ow.ly/2A9rH Are you a “believer” in their utility?
- Great review from The GearCaster of Vertical Girl Women’s Rock Climbing Clothing http://bit.ly/bNHydG

Trip Reports
- RockGRRL shares part 1 of her Tuolumne trip here (with gorgeous pics in the video!): http://bit.ly/91q6ZA

Training & Nutrition
- Steph Davis gives some training advice in her blog (it involves the dreaded “R” word – Rest!): http://www.highinfatuation.com/blog/advice-on-training/
- Katie Levy reviews three different electrolyte replacement drinks: Nuun Active Hydration, Camelbak Elixer, and Clif Shot http://bit.ly/c1SrNS

Fun Stuff
- (Warning: This is HILARIOUS!) Crying outside: 5 ways to cause an outdoor meltdown–& what do to about it http://ow.ly/2xlBZ

Inspiration
- Three ladies from Madison: Vera, Katie, and Anne pulling down hard (does this get you stoked for Devil’s Lake or what?!) http://bit.ly/arACpK
- Caleb Simpson shows you what your career has to do with your health in this interesting and inspiring read: http://bit.ly/ctVQfc

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Chicks sightings, trip reports, and lots more in the Gossip Report this week!

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Here on the weekly Chicks Climbing gossip report you can catch up on all of the great gossip (articles, videos, and other assorted cool stuff) we talked about last week at Chicks Climbing! We had two super fun Chick Sightings this week, which we reported in our blog! There was one out in Wyoming (reported by Anne Hughes) that you can check out here and another in North Boulder (reported by Dara Miles) that had a great description and photo here. Please keep ‘em coming! We just love knowing that Chicks hang out with Chicks outside of the clinics, learning more and more with each other (hey, that’s the whole point, right?!).

Our super-duper Devil’s Lake deals are almost up! The contest entries for the co-ed weekend skills clinic are due by Friday, and if you want to get in on the buddy pricing, you also need to sign up by Friday! If you need more details check out the hyperlinks that explain how to win a free day pass to our weekend skills clinic and the Chicks “Buddy Deal” pricing; don’t miss out on your chance to take advantage of these great deals! And remember, if you have already signed up for the weekend skills clinic and end up winning, we will REFUND your money, so don’t wait to sign up as the clinics will be capped at a certain point!

This week we also posted a great contributed piece from some ladies who just climbed the Northwest Coulouir of Middle Teton last month, you can check that out here!

All of the other articles we linked to this past week through either the Chicks Climbing Twitter account, or on the Chicks Climbing Facebook fan page (and some on both!).

We provide this wrap-up because we come across a TON of great resources each week, but understand that not everyone is online all the time, or even on both (or either) of these social media platforms. So you can check here each and every week for the latest and greatest in Clicks Climbing resources here on the blog.

However, we know WE may have also missed some cool stuff this week, so if there is something of interest we missed that you came across this week please, let us know so we can share with everyone else!

Climbing
- Get a piton primer from the American Alpine Institute: For those who haven’t had to use pitons in the alpine or in aid, here are some of the basics http://ow.ly/2u47p
- Good description of a helpful technique, the mountaineers rest step: http://ow.ly/2wMuN
- Do you know how much work goes into putting up a new route? Jenn Fields gives a recap of a new one on the Diamond.  http://ow.ly/2wNzJ
- A look at the fall Himalayan climbing season including one man’s attempt to do Everest solo http://ow.ly/2wH7U
- Angie Payne talks about her ascent of The Automater (V13 – the first woman to conquer this grade). http://ow.ly/2vaNj
- Jenn Fields explains “Why Bouldering is Better” (thanks to all the Chicks that contributed tips for Jenn to write this!) http://ow.ly/2vefA
- The Climber Girl (Sara) writes about how to pick the right climbing guide for those looking to do Mount Rainier (or any peak for that matter!) http://bit.ly/bwdsro
- Malcolm Daly shares a Public Safety Notice: Don’t be a dumbass. Climbing is NOT safe. http://youtu.be/wbNz4AnEn-U

Gear
- Ginkgo Biloba may help prevent altitude sickness…in some people – are you one of them? http://ow.ly/2wHdP

Trip Reports
- Trip report from Tuolumne by Dream in Vertical’s very own Lizzy T who talks about her and Luke’s recent Matthes Crest trip:  http://ow.ly/2uGnd
- Kate Levy has written a two-part trip report on her recent Mount Rainier summit: Part 1:http://bit.ly/rainier1 Part 2: http://bit.ly/rainier2

News & Hot Topics
- The American Alpine Club Library is looking to launch book clubs around the country; will you take advantage of these great resources? http://ht.ly/2tZBR
- Weigh in on your rescue benefits as a member of the American Alpine Club as they prepare to make BIG changes http://ow.ly/2uFd9
- Find out who this week’s climbs and climbers to follow is! (Pete Takeda and Crew) http://ow.ly/2ve21
- The Climber Girl gives Chicks a little link love on her blog (Thank You!!!): Link love for a few of my favorite blogs: http://bit.ly/b1Jgkh
- Majka Burhardt reflects on her relationship with her poodle and preparing for upcoming Africa trip to climb! http://ow.ly/2vSnL
- The first woman to climb world’s highest peaks loses title after possibly being 200m short of summit http://bit.ly/bmFsAK

Fun Stuff
- Ice climbing is the raddest (duh!) and should be No. 1, but Jenn Fields remains objective and looks at four other reasons to look forward to winter in Colorado: http://ow.ly/2uC50
-  Finnish climbers set up mountain top sauna on Mount Blanc: http://tinyurl.com/24nykz2
- Get published with the American Alpine Institute Photo Contest – AND win gear or trip credit! http://ow.ly/2vOhe

Inspiration
- AWESOME video Of Angie Payne’s Repeat Of The Automator (V13)  http://ow.ly/2ubhi
- Tali (aka Cupcake Mafia) reports on her latest big adventure, her first @oysterrace! http://ht.ly/2vPOf Find out why she did this race and who her team raised money for! Thanks for giving back Tali!
- See inspiring photos of @BradWerntz’s wife Vera and PEMBAsteve’s wife Katie pulling down hard with fellow Chick @AnneFHughes on the Pemba Serves blog! http://bit.ly/arACpK

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Gossip Report <– It’s a big one, which means it’s full of good stuff!

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Here on the weekly Chicks Climbing gossip report you can catch up on all of the great gossip (articles, videos, and other assorted cool stuff) we talked about last week at Chicks Climbing! We had a busy blog last week at Chicks Climbing that started off with the announcement of our contest to give away two one-day co-ed skills clinic giveaways in Devil’s Lake, Wisconsin, Sept. 11 & 12! We want you to get creative in this contest, and are asking for interested entrants to submit a photo of an artistic creation you design, create, find or capture with some climbing related piece(s) of gear on our Facebook page. Two winners will be selected, and each will receive a one-day pass to use at the skills clinic! Check out the full details here.

In other Devil’s Lake related news last week, we announced that we are offering special pricing for a limited time on the full Chicks Rock! women’s intensive clinic Sept. 13-16 for anyone that signs up with a buddy. If a pair of friends signs up together, they will each save $100 on the cost of the clinic! Check out the full details on this special buddy package (good through Aug. 30) here! (And make sure to tell your girlfriends!)

Last week we also posted some feedback from Chicks alumna Beth Elliott, who has been to both Chicks with Picks and Chicks Rock! We talked to Beth earlier this summer on her Chicks Rock! experience this past spring in Red Rocks, and posted her responses to our questions word-for-word. Look for more feedback from another recent Chicks Rock! participant, Francisca Jofre to come later this week.

Finally, we had a guest blog post from Girly Guide Caroline George, who told us all about her recent week giving technical alpine instruction in the Alps. Caroline has had a very BUSY summer guiding in Europe so we have lots more good stuff from her coming this week as well!

All of the other articles we linked to this past week through either the Chicks Climbing Twitter account, or on the Chicks Climbing Facebook fan page (and some on both!).

We provide this wrap-up because we come across a TON of great resources each week, but understand that not everyone is online all the time, or even on both (or either) of these social media platforms. So you can check here each and every week for the latest and greatest in Clicks Climbing resources here on the blog.

However, we know WE may have also missed some cool stuff this week, so if there is something of interest we missed that you came across this week please, let us know so we can share with everyone else!

Climbing
- Good guidance on passing, right-of-way on steps & more in this blog on glacier travel etiquette: http://tinyurl.com/2faekl8
- Get schooled on the different ways to coil a rope http://ow.ly/2nBFb
- Great blog post on snow seats and dynamic belays http://ow.ly/2qqmG
- Are you an analytical or an intuitive climber? Find out in this interview the Alpinist conducted with Arno Ilgner http://ow.ly/2okCI
- Outside Magazine suggests the following as the best mountaineering expeditions for beginners:  http://ow.ly/2nDss
- Climber Beth Rodden checks in after finding the fun in climbing again, recovering from an injury http://ow.ly/2omMp
- Alli Rainey reports on her crushing success of Ten Sleep (WY) http://ow.ly/2obKF
- Alli Rainey talks about her send of Private Halfenheimer (5.14a)http://ow.ly/2pCGu

Gear
- Blog post from Cupcake Mafia: Supporting the Girls Without Spending a Fortune – 3 Sports Bras under $30 http://ht.ly/2nIlG
- FUD review! Must have for the adventurous chick: Gear Review of Freshette and Lunar Solo Enhanced Tent from Tiffany Royal: http://ow.ly/1qNFWM
- Rockgrrl has a FUD review too! A Girl’s Gotta Pee, review of 2 FUD devices http://bit.ly/bFiN67

Trip Reports
- Trip Report from Chicks Climbing Twitter pal @dubido from Tuolumne: http://bit.ly/9zx9FB

Training
- Will Gadd on what muscle or area of the body best displays someone’s fitness level, or is a reasonable predictor of fitness: http://ow.ly/2ndOF

News & Hot Topics
- The AAC’s latest “Climbs and Climbers” post is up: partner edition http://ht.ly/2ogyU
- How sexy is too sexy for women to dress in a climbing comp? http://ow.ly/2pCzV

Fun Stuff
- Another gem from Jenn Fields: How to drag your friends on an epic (and questionable!) adventure  http://ow.ly/2nBOJ
- It’s climbing art! Petzl athlete Emily Harrington blogs about working with art superstar Matthew Barney:  http://bit.ly/aZWge4
- Making babies is type 3 fun? That’s what Kate says! Find out why: http://ow.ly/2pCup

Inspiration
- One of the best kinds of climbing stories – wounded vets summit Kilimanjaro http://ow.ly/2oJzd
- Urban Climber names Jill Church the female (badass) climber of the year, noting she CRUSHES it year round http://ow.ly/2obHT
- Cool profile on the up-and-coming (with no plateau in sight!) Jenn Flemming http://ow.ly/2pCIj
- Photo inspiration: View from Lembert after leading NW Books — Tuolumne is SO pretty!  http://flic.kr/p/8rct9s
- A wonderful read – an essay titled “What I Love About Climbing” http://ow.ly/2oCjc

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Gossip Report: Last week’s goodies and what we’re working on!

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Anne Hughes leading Salsa Lisa at Chicks Complete 2010.

Here on the weekly Chicks Climbing gossip report you can catch up on all of the great gossip (articles, videos, and other assorted cool stuff) we talked about last week at Chicks Climbing! Just yesterday we announced that Genevieve Hathaway is the winner of our Girly Gathering giveaway! Congratulations to her, and our heartfelt thanks to all the inspiring ladies that entered. All of the entries can be seen (and should be because there are some WONDERFUL stories there) on our Facebook page. As the winner, Genevieve will be coming out to one of our upcoming Girly Gathering clinics in either the Keene Valley in the beautiful Adirondacks of upstate New York, or the epic New River Gorge in West Virginia. The Dacks gathering is happening in less than two weeks, and we’ve got a cutoff date for signups of July 23! So, please make sure you let us know if you are interested in joining us later this month by the end of the week!

Overall, it’s been a busy week at Chicks, getting ready for our Girly Gatherings and the upcoming Outdoor Retailer show where we hope to find some great sponsors for both our rock and ice climbing clinics for the 2010-2011 season. We do have some good content in the works for the blog, including an interview with one of the most infamous Chicks alumna Anne Hughes conducted by the super-motivated friend of Chicks (and fellow alumna) Sarah Goldman, as well as an update from Girly Guide Angela Hawse, so stay tuned! Finally, one other tidbit of exciting Chicks news is that now anyone can sign up for our monthly newsletter, so if you haven’t been to a Chicks clinic but want to get in on all the goods (like our advance announcements on exciting clinic deals and details), make sure you get all the beta by signing up directly on our Web site (newsletter is monthly).

All of the other articles we linked to this past week through either the Chicks Climbing Twitter account, or on the Chicks Climbing Facebook fan page (and some on both!).

We provide this wrap-up because we come across a TON of great resources each week, but understand that not everyone is online all the time, or even on both (or either) of these social media platforms. So you can check here each and every week for the latest and greatest in Clicks Climbing resources here on the blog.

However, we know WE may have also missed some cool stuff this week, so if there is something of interest we missed that you came across this week please, let us know so we can share with everyone else!

Climbing

  • - The one and only @rockgrrl put together a detailed twitter conversation that took place last week between several of our friends about personal anchors with some really good info.! http://ow.ly/2bsMD
  • - Survey says lighter draws are not always better – what kind do you prefer? http://ow.ly/2cw5s
  • - Read about @dubid0 (one of our favorite Twitter friends) weekend climbing adventure and see why it was “the most fun I’ve had on a trad climb, ever.” http://ow.ly/2dARu
  • - Update on a big controversy in the climbing world: Will Gadd’s thoroughly researched account of what happened on the Lama/RB trip to Cerro Torre & what now: http://ow.ly/2cH3d
  • - How climbing led to addiction for one climber http://ow.ly/2c7cc
  • - Lessons from Rocky Mountain Nat’l Park http://ow.ly/2bzYu
  • - NOLS video from Climbers Fest in Lander, Wyoming.http://vimeo.com/13309708
  • - A climber who loves cracks – @lizzy_t –  explains her love for climbing them: http://ow.ly/2cwwl
  • - Another female climber @BlueSkEyes207 talks about the people connections she’s made through climbing http://ow.ly/2boNw
  • - How to train when short on time! From Sara Lingafelter aka RockClimberGirl.com: Five weeks to Mount Rainier http://ow.ly/2aLX2

Gear

  • - Beware, gear junkies, there’s a brand new shiny GRIGRI: Petzl is proud to introduce GRIGRI 2. Available 2011 http://ow.ly/2bW31
  • - Dyneema vs Nylon slings? Testing shows fall factors from belay position – what’s going to hold you? http://ow.ly/2aQIE
  • - Can you help? Looking for feedback on how to choose rock climbing shoes: http://ow.ly/2attX

News

  • - Did you know we were featured this week on the American Alpine Club blog? We don’t mean to brag, but we’re kinda excited and proud of that! http://ht.ly/2bpIl

Fun Stuff

  • - We have a new photo on the front of Chicks Climbing, thanks to Laurel for submitting it to our group Flickr pool – you can too if you want to be a featured Chick! http://ow.ly/2dmCr
  • - How to cover up a lame weekend: 5 tips for hiding a lack of outdoor badassery http://ow.ly/2aQBW (thanks to @jennfields)
  • - Funny, because it’s true: The Urban Dictionary has defined MountainSexual http://ow.ly/2aLKS

Inspiration

  • - Majka Burhardt reflects on sitting on the sidelines recovering from an injury while friends climb: http://ow.ly/2bDN5
  • - If you need some inspiration, check out one of the 5 best climbing movies of all time… http://ow.ly/2cGmW

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Are you stoked? We are for this week’s Chicks Gossip Report!

Monday, July 12th, 2010

One of the fab photos from our Flickr pool!

Here on the weekly Chicks Climbing gossip report you can catch up on all of the great gossip (articles, videos, and other assorted cool stuff) we talked about last week at Chicks Climbing! Two weeks ago we asked both Chicks alumnae and friends of Chicks to get involved in the site by submitting photos to our Flickr pool! Well, after making it possible for all of our friends to actually submit photos, we are happy to have a steadily growing pool of photos showing all kinds of inspiring women getting after it! And, as promised, we have our first featured photo up for the week on the main page of the Chicks Climbing Web site! You know, that could be you, if you contribute a photo to our Flickr group pool! So, make sure you contribute a photo if you want those bragging rights. Also this week on the Chicks blog we posted the wonderful story of Kitty Calhoun’s triumphant return to El Cap last month, as written by the infamous Girly Guide herself. Finally, and the MOST EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT of all is that we are giving away a spot to one of our two BRAND NEW Girly Gatherings! The contest ends July 17 (Saturday!) so make your submission soon so you can qualify!

All of the other articles we linked to this past week through either the Chicks Climbing Twitter account, or on the Chicks Climbing Facebook fan page (and some on both!).

We provide this wrap-up because we come across a TON of great resources each week, but understand that not everyone is online all the time, or even on both (or either) of these social media platforms. So you can check here each and every week for the latest and greatest in Clicks Climbing resources here on the blog.

However, we know WE may have also missed some cool stuff this week, so if there is something of interest we missed that you came across this week please, let us know so we can share with everyone else!

Climbing

  • - Kate Rutherford and Madaleine Sorkin send Freerider (El Capitan): http://ow.ly/28gH3
  • - Blog of Sterling Team member Kate Rutherford “We Freed el Cap!”: http://ow.ly/28sh8
  • - Photos of Kate and Madaleine on the 5 day ascent up Freerider: http://ht.ly/28UQ0
  • - Squamish trip report on Dream In Vertical including the Grand Wall and other adventures: http://ow.ly/28gjQ
  • - There are a couple different ways to add friction when you’re rappelling on skinny ropes, here’s two from AAI: http://ow.ly/28gB2
  • - The down and dirty on fixed lines and how to use them: http://tinyurl.com/249kpn9
  • - Park bans climbers that refuse to wear helmets while climbing: http://ow.ly/28OsN
  • - Really great read about protecting our noggins while climbing: http://ow.ly/28FH3
  • - Blog about climbing safety (re: gear): http://ow.ly/29nmD
  • - Tamara Hastie talks about why she loves to rock climb. Is climbing your ultimate escape? http://ow.ly/28gpQ
  • - An awesome nine-year-old boy climbs Mount Whitney in a single day! http://ow.ly/28OJU
  • - Climber seeks feedback on managing headspace for pitch No. 3: http://ow.ly/2ahnf

Gear

  • - Do you carry everything on this list of 10 essential items no climber should be without? http://ow.ly/27MQY
  • - Tips on what to wear on a summer mountaineering trip: http://ow.ly/28On4

News

  • - American Alpine Institute is starting a collection of climbing projects and climbing blogs to follow and wants your help with tips! http://ow.ly/28gtb

Fun Stuff

Inspiration

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All the latest climbing news here —> Chicks Gossip Report!

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Here on the weekly Chicks Climbing gossip report you can catch up on all of the great gossip (articles, videos, and other assorted cool stuff) we talked about last week at Chicks Climbing! This past week on the Chicks blog we asked both Chicks alumnae and friends of Chicks to get involved in the site by submitting photos to our Flickr pool! While many expressed interest, nothing’s been posted yet, so we still have an empty front page (insert sad face here!). So if this proves to be a medium you ladies aren’t interested in, we’re totally willing to do it through Facebook. So give us your feedback – is this where you would rather share your photos? If so, we’ll totally go for it! Or is it that you aren’t interested in being featured on the Chicks Web site? Just let us know! Also this week we have a guest post from Chicks Girly Guide Caroline George who guided with RMI early this summer on the Rainier Four Day Summit Climb. Read all about her experience here on the Chicks Climbing blog.

All of the other articles we linked to this past week through either the Chicks Climbing Twitter account, or on the Chicks Climbing Facebook fan page (and some on both!).

We provide this wrap-up because we come across a TON of great resources each week, but understand that not everyone is online all the time, or even on both (or either) of these social media platforms. So you can check here each and every week for the latest and greatest in Clicks Climbing resources here on the blog.

However, we know WE may have also missed some cool stuff this week, so if there is something of interest we missed that you came across this week please, let us know so we can share with everyone else!

Climbing

  • - Climbing trip report from the Black Hills from @eliz_rocks who got to experience lots of firsts on this trip! http://ow.ly/27diZ
  • - A cool project to follow: 3 ladies training for a free climb on  Mount Proboscis this summer, just wrapped up on El Cap: http://ow.ly/24LnP
  • - A great interview with climber Angie Payne about women climbing harder! http://ow.ly/25TJe
  • - One of our favorite ladies @rockgrrl, talks about overcoming fears climbing in a guest post http://ow.ly/26ocz
  • - @theclimbergirl captures the beauty of climbing in words and pictures in a guest post:  http://ow.ly/25j3F
  • - Guest blogger, @k8tlevy, WONDERFULLY writes about why she climbs: http://ow.ly/24MbI
  • - A great blog from the Alpine Institute discussing some of the tricks and techniques for top-managed belays: http://ow.ly/24fiR
  • - Are your SERENE anchors multi-directional? The danger you face (in an example) when they aren’t  http://ow.ly/24jXz
  • - Yes, it’s summer, but that means lots of alpine ascents & the need to be aware of frostbite! http://ow.ly/24OEP

Chicks Sightings

  • - Our own Girly Guide Kitty Calhoun climbing El Cap http://bit.ly/9QIMjW
  • - For those who subscribe to the CrossFit journal here’s an interview with Chicks Girly Guide alumna Kim Csizmazia on CrossFit http://ow.ly/24IRh

Training

Fun Stuff

  • - Fun blog on why climbing is the sexiest sport (and why women with muscles are sexy too) from @theclimbergirl http://ow.ly/25KJ2
  • - NOLS+Patagonia have teamed up to bring you the Dream Expedition Video Contest! 1st Prize: A NOLS Course! http://bit.ly/9ZoXG9
  • - What do NOLS instructors do with their time off? How about some sick multi-pitch climbing [video] http://bit.ly/9vjfLi

Inspiration

  • –  Gripped is planning a feature on female climbers ripping it in their 40s, we’re lobbying for 50s and 60s too! http://ow.ly/25hqV On that note, watch for an upcoming article on Chicks alumna Anne Hughes who sent her latest project at Devil’s Lake last week just a few days before turning 56!
  • - Heat & humidity don’t stop @k8tlevy from training for her upcoming Rainier trip, doing laps with a weighted pack! http://ow.ly/24uwj

Mishmash

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Lots of climbing news last week, what did you miss? Catch up with the Chicks Gossip Report!

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Here on the weekly Chicks Climbing gossip report you can catch up on all of the great gossip (articles, videos, and other assorted cool stuff) we talked about last week at Chicks Climbing! We had a couple of announcements this past week on the Chicks blog; the first was that Sterling Rope, the sponsor of our upcoming two BRAND NEW Girly Gatherings, has generously offered Chicks an amazing 10% discount on all purchases made at Sterling Rope through the end of this year! The best part is that everyone at the Girly Gatherings will get a chance to try out several of their ropes! Our second blog post is an update on Chicks Girly Guide Caroline George, who is having a majorly fun climbing summer and will be updating us soon with a blog from her Mount Rainier guiding this past month with RMI.

All of the other articles we linked to this past week through either the Chicks Climbing Twitter account, or on the Chicks Climbing Facebook fan page (and some on both!).

We provide this wrap-up because we come across a TON of great resources each week, but understand that not  everyone is online all the time, or even on both (or either) of these social media platforms. So you can check here each and every week for the latest and greatest in Clicks Climbing resources here on the blog.

However, we know WE may have also missed some cool stuff this week, so if there is something of interest we missed that you came across this week please, let us know so we can share with everyone else!

Climbing

Training

Inspiration

  • - For any of you who like to get inspired watching other strong women climb! http://vimeo.com/6031493
  • - A wonderful essay on what climbing can really mean to a person by @RikRay on @theclymb http://ow.ly/21R5J
  • - Article about “older” climbers that retain motivation in their 50s & 60s & continue to push difficulty standards  http://ow.ly/21QNF
  • - Inspiring story of woman with eye disease that climbed Everest this season!  http://ow.ly/22YsU
  • - Inspiration for climbing around the world – different locales – and types of climbing :)   http://ow.ly/22s4H

Gear

  • - Review of the Women’s Mammut Zip Long sleeve – long sleeve you ask? Yes, even in the summer! Find out why  http://ow.ly/22Tmd

Mishmash

  • - Fun stuff: A rapper and a climber and/or climber and rapper? Either way, he raps about climbing:  http://su.pr/1ApAml
  • - More fun stuff: A bear climbing a super exposed sketchy 5.8 of maybe 200 ft”… video here:  http://ht.ly/21TNB
  • - Just plain funny! Article from @jennfields with tips on how to trade-up and dump your outdoors partner http://ow.ly/21Qz8

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All of last week’s goodies here –> Chicks Gossip Report!

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Here on the weekly Chicks Climbing gossip report you can catch up on all of the great gossip (articles, videos, and other assorted cool stuff) we talked about last week at Chicks Climbing!

All of these are articles we linked to through either the Chicks Climbing Twitter account, or on the Chicks Climbing Facebook fan page (and some on both!).

We provide this wrap-up because we come across a TON of great resources each week, but understand that not  everyone is online all the time, or even on both (or either) of these social media platforms. So you can check here each and every week for the latest and greatest in Clicks Climbing resources here on the blog.

Is there something of interest we missed that you came across this week? Please, let us know so we can share with everyone else!

Climbing

  • - This lady never fails to impress! Check out this video of Steph Davis on the Most Bitchin’ Roof Crack In the World” http://ow.ly/1XnhO
  • - Collection of rock climbing falls, fumbles and fails: http://ow.ly/1WJkk
  • - Big news out of China with new age limits (18-60) on permits required for Everest: http://ow.ly/1WGTx
  • - Dogs at the climbing crag. Where do you weigh in? http://ow.ly/1Wexw
  • - Get an eye-opening look at some bad gear placements (important lessons here!)  http://ow.ly/1VQgL

Girly Guide news

  • - Girly Guide Dawn Glanc reports on her May trip to Alaska Range http://bit.ly/aTstbT
  • - Caroline George’s blog on achieving a lifelong dream – her IFMGA certification, only the 7th woman in the U.S.! http://ow.ly/1Yf7b

Trip Reports

  • - Rockgrrl reports on her recent climbing trip out west. In Part 1 she highlights Zion and Red Rocks http://bit.ly/bB2JkH, in Part 2 she continues on to Indian Creek & S. Six Shooter Tower http://ow.ly/1Yl0t
  • - Overcoming feelings of weakness on a long haul: How I conquered an Icelandic Glacier http://bit.ly/bwXfMQ

Mishmash

  • - Would you be willing to pay a fee to climb 14ers in Colorado? Overuse seems to be a big problem, state may begin charging to help keep up with traffic flow: http://ow.ly/1Xnen
  • - 15 travel destinations being ruined by tourism, what can we do to tread lightly? http://ow.ly/1XjPi
  • - Inspiring: 16 BIG PHOTOS from the Italian Dolomites http://ow.ly/1WVSE
  • - Some tips for continuing to have outdoor adventures with the kiddos! http://ow.ly/1WQcw
  • - Cute find on a children’s book about Mountain Guides! http://ow.ly/1VJWb

Gear

  • - It can be hard to find just the right pair of mountaineering boots, so here are some good tips and suggestions for women:  http://ow.ly/1XSsd
  • - Gear review of the Mammut Togir Light Harness – it’s light and it’s inexpensive but is it any good? See what the Alpinist says: http://ow.ly/1XGvC
  • - For a fun re-use of materials, give Fido a climbing rope leash http://ow.ly/1WGMf

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Chicks Rock!

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

We have officially launched our new Chicks Rock! women’s rock climbing program starting this September in Devils Lake, WI and October in Red Rocks, NV. See web site for details and dates.

Chicks Rock!“Chicks” has become well known for more than just climbing – our women become really good climbers, learn self-reliance and confidence that funnels into everyday life. We not only climb hard all day, we gather at night for dinners, discussions and slideshows. Chicks is as much about community as it is about climbing! We have created THE place for women to network, make friends and find climbing partners.

Our clinics have the reputation of being well-organized and they run like clockwork – this enables you to get more out of the experience than you ever imagined. Best of all, you get to climb with our famous Girly Guides. We welcome beginner to advanced rock climbers, with 5 different levels you can choose from. Chicks Rock will enable you to pursue your passion of rock climbing and take it to the next level in a super safe, supportive, fun atmosphere.

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End of the Season

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Did that really just happen?  The ten-year anniversary of Chicks with Picks womens ice climbing has come and gone. Yup, time flies when you are having fun kicking axe and kicking butt! Notice that no one has tried to replicate this program but then again, why would they? Who knew that womens ice climbing would take off and gain such momentum since we hosted our first clinic in 1999 with 18 gals.  Women are smart – if you look at the odds, ice climbing is a great way to meet guys and lesbians, for that matter. Better than Match.com, Fitness Singles or E-Harmony for hooking up that like-minded, adventurous, soul mate to share gear with.

Getting to the top of an ice climb

Celebrate

In 2009, we offered our three standard clinics with a 4-to-1 ratio:  The Totally Chick, The Complete Chicks & The Sampler held court in the Ouray Ice Park and then in February, we introduced the first Annual Betty Ice Ball: a women’s festival of ice. Forty-four women gathered for half-day clinics with a 6-to-1 ratio, group dinners, slideshows, auctions and dancing to our local band “Fall Baby” – whoa some match making was going on that night! Women loved The Betty Ball and being able to attend Chicks with Picks at a more affordable price and we all know they will be back for more!

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