City Rock Climbing: 2013

Monday, December 16, 2013

Training with Piz: Pinch Repeater

Contact Piz at pizem@hotmail.com for Motivational/Instructional/Entertaining Speaking Engagements, Climbing Instruction, Training and Periodization Programs

Until then... Get outside and have an adventure!

piz : )

Thanks to my amazing sponsors:
www.arcteryx.com
www.camp-usa.com
www.scarpa.com
www.sterlingrope.com
www.americanalpineclub.org
www.brewersledge.com
www.windx-treme.com

The Pinch Repeater is a great way to work hand strength, core/body tension, footwork, and power if you are doing it without using your feet.

Set the wall at an angle where you can place your feet on good holds (keep them in place for the whole rep) and move your hands back and forth between the pinches. Attempt a certain number of movements of your hands or give an effort based on time. Either way you can monitor your progress.

The more that your body looses tension the more likely you will fall off sooner than you would with good technique.

Work on keeping your core tight and pushing hard with your legs. Also work on finding the body position that allows you to barely hold on to the pinches.

If you are campusing the pinches, work on the core tension to keep from swinging and the kip (leg pump) that helps you reach the holds above or below you.

You can do this with any hold on a systems board and if the board adjusts then you are psyched because you can increase the difficulty with the same holds.

Friday, December 13, 2013

Treadwall Love from Andy Reather and Joe Kinder

Training with Piz: Crimp Repeater Smears

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Random Collection

Adam testing his pinch strength on a 45 degree overhang. There is a lot of weight hanging on those hands!

My first holiday tree as a family man.

Rowan enjoying some hot chocolate.

Sarah Watson (CAMP athlete) Setting some routes while in her Supernova female harness! http://camp-usa.com/products/harnesses/supernova-380.asp

Nicole owning some reach throughs on the systems board.

Justin and his classic wall sits with hand squeezers.

Orson and his Arcteryx baby blanket. Train not included.

Skinning to the top of Powderhorn ski area before they open. Man, I have to get my cardio back in shape. The legs feel fine, but the lungs could be feeling better! Nothing like knee deep powder on your first day out in a couple years!

Friday, December 6, 2013

Robb Reece Photos: Unaweep Canyon

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Treadwall Training with Piz: Side Pulling

Training with Piz: Weighted Shoulder Circles

Contact Piz at pizem@hotmail.com for Motivational/Instructional/Entertaining Speaking Engagements, Climbing Instruction, Training and Periodization Programs

Until then... Get outside and have an adventure!

piz : )

Thanks to my amazing sponsors:
www.arcteryx.com
www.camp-usa.com
www.scarpa.com
www.sterlingrope.com
www.americanalpineclub.org
www.brewersledge.com
www.windx-treme.com

Weighted Shoulder Circles
You can perform this exercise with or without weights.
It works on strengthening your rotator cuff region in your shoulder.

It is best to grab a comfortable weight (less weight is better) that you can hold out fully extended and make small forward and backward circular motions. It is not a race and each circle should be completed at the same pace.
Be sure to compliment the forward numbers with the reverse to get a balanced workout.

If you are looking for more of these types of movements because you have had or are currently working through shoulder issues, look at the bottom of the page for some more ideas. There are tons of ways to strengthen your rotator cuff and it is good to do a variety of exercises to evenly develop the weakness and or for preventative means. Regular maintenence will keep you climbing injury free for a long time so don't wait until you are injured. Start doing these at least once a week!

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Great Traning Site from My Friend Mark Anderson

First Snow Fall of the Season

The back yard, normally you are looking into Colorado National Monument and beautiful sandstone cliffs!

Rowan getting ready to rumble. Jane was thoughtful and taught him how to throw snowballs at me : )

Snowman time!

The proper use of Menagerie Climbing holds.

Enjoying our hard work.

Jane and Orson came out to play too!

Rowan loves to shovel anything and I mean anything!

Our snowman wanted to eat Orson!

An attempt at snow angels.

The deuce.

Janes Birthday and Craft Party!

Thanksgiving week is always busy at our house. There are holiday parties, some vacation days and of course, Jane's birthday! This year I decided to surprise her with some friends at the house, a cake and a plate decorating night. Above, we have everyone trying to decide how to decorate their plate or mug with the colorful Sharpies that we could choose from.

Two runners.

Brandi and Che proud of their designs. So you are supposed to be able to cook them in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes and the ink will stay.

Rowan was able to stay up with the big kids for just a little while : )

Unfortunately, my plates that I bought had a gloss on them that prevented the permanence of the night. So we have all the plates to look at now, but not touch! Oh well.

The decorations were off the hook!

Proud artists

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Treadwall Training with Piz: The Big One

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Dominguez Canyon Hiking

Leaving the trail head and looking downstream along the Gunnison River. (the trail heads upstream along the tracks for a short while and then crosses the river on a sweet bridge!)

Some of the class enjoying the morning sunshine and great temps.

Crossing into the gnar.

WOW!

Some of the rewards of making this flat and well marked hike.

Is is an alien or a chicken?

A little trail side fun!

Water, yes and its crystal clear and beautiful.

Cool waterfall at the start of the real trail.

yeah it was a good day.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Rowan and his Breakfast

Breakfast of champions!

Monday, November 18, 2013

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