Tag Archives: climbing
Patagonia or Idaho…hard to tell
“Perfect,” I said out loud as I clipped the cam placed, well, perfectly in the inch-wide crack. I relaxed a bit and shook out one arm at a time, trying vainly to coax some warm blood back into my fingers. … Continue reading
The Epic Weekend
I should’ve called it something else. “The Bohrer Multi-Sport Weekend,” or maybe “The Ultimate Fun Weekend.” Instead, I started calling it “The Bohrer Epic Weekend,” which turned out to be a self-fulfilling prophecy. My kids look forward to a winter … Continue reading
Friday Stoke
This photo comes from friend, reader, and honorary Dirtbag Diaries board member Josh Norris. Josh snapped a photo of Griffin on his first steps into the vertical. Josh may have his hands full later in life — from an early … Continue reading
Using the Facilities: Facts of Life at the Crag
“Teamwork, confidence and patience,” my nine-year-old daughter said without hesitation when I asked her for tips on learning how to pee outside. I laughed. She was exactly right though. It has been a long trail towards the mastery of using … Continue reading
Another perspective: The Outdoor Mother
Outdoor Mother = Bad Mother. It’s a common rationale. It’s difficult to leave the kids, so getting intense athletic time while being a mother seems impossible unless there’s a nanny. There are timing issues with breastfeeding, nap times, and children’s … Continue reading
The Road Less Traveled: Carrie Cooper
What could be better than spending four months in a camper van with a two year old? The word crazy never came to mind when my husband Kyle and I decided to adventure through New Zealand for four months with … Continue reading
Close Call on Mt. Moran
Helmets save lives – I’ve collected all the data I’ll ever need. Four years ago I was climbing the CMC route on Mt. Moran with my friend, Jerry, and his two sons. In hindsight, we should have been more cautious. … Continue reading
Helmets: The Love Hate Relationship
“Bottom line – wear a helmet,” says Jed Williamson. As editor of Accidents in North American Mountaineering, a round up serious climbing accidents intended to help climbers learn from others mistakes, Williamson should know. According to the long-time editor, the … Continue reading
How to Set Up a Slackline
Slacklining looks hard. It’s even harder than it looks. But setting up a low-to-the ground line for your kids and your inner child isn’t. For those of you who struggle to tie your own shoelaces, there are several pre-packaged options … Continue reading