Gap the mind. Climbers feel fear but cannot act on it. Forced restraint widens the gap between stimulus and response. A tunnel becomes a decision tree.
Six Drills to Make ARC Training More Effective After a ten-year hiatus, I’ve started rock climbing again. I “remember” how to move–thank God for engrams–but I started with zero climbing fitness. My forearms felt pumped and acidic within seconds. Even after two months of training, I’m just starting to feel like I have
Under the Influence In December 2002, Will Gadd, Kevin Mahoney, and I completed the first ascent of "Howse of Cards" (VI M7- WI6X), a difficult and controversial new route on the northeast face of Howse Peak.