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Writing Rocks: The Story Behind Two of Today’s Biggest Climbing Writers
Rock climber, journalist and former editor of Climbing magazine Matt Samet didn’t expect to become a writer. He originally started out studying geology at UC Boulder, but eventually switched to journalism. After graduating, he moved to
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Perfect Getaway Final Round
Argh! It’s the last week of our Nerve Rush treasure hunt, a Perfect Getaway challenge sponsored by Captain Morgan. To enter, you simply have to answer the following riddle about Captain Henry Morgan. It requires
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Perfect Getaway: Round Two
Argh Matey! We’re back in week two of our Captain Morgan Treasure Hunt, a real contest with real prizes. To enter this week, you simply have to answer the following riddle about Captain Henry
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Captain Morgan Treasure Hunt: Clue #1
Ahoy! It’s the first week of our Captain Morgan treasure hunt. The first clue is here and daylight is ticking! So challenge your inner adventurer & start the hunt with the riddle below: Clue
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Extreme Treasure Hunting with Captain Morgan
Public service announcement! Over the next few weeks, you’ll have the chance to participate in a treasure hunt. You can win a number of goodies. Think GoPro cameras, sponsored parties and all kinds of
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Why Rock Climbing Should Not be an Olympic Sport
It was a cool, July morning in the farthest eastern location of the continental U.S. and my dog and I were trapped between a rising tide and a 100-foot granite wall. Before rappelling onto
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36 Pull-Ups in 60 Seconds: Meet Ron Cooper
Meet Ron Cooper, world record holder for the most number of pull-ups in 60 seconds. Ron competed in Ninja Warrior last year, won a Warrior Dash and has top finishes in many local New
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Chicago Climbs Rank, Not Mountains
Michaela Kiersch [18] stared up at the colorful holds towering over her at a 40-degree angle. Around her, kids moved with the agility of monkeys up and down the walls, swinging, falling and hanging
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Chase Norton Completes 10-Day, 228-Mile Solo Trek Across Death Valley
This is the most incredible thing I’ve ever heard of happening here. But we still must charge you a $10 entrance fee. – NPS Ranger, Death Valley National Park He did it. Chase Norton
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Muay Thai: A Closer Look at the Thai Martial Art
Muay Thai is a centuries-old Thai martial art that in recent decades has become known and respected internationally. Increasingly, foreigners are being attracted to the sport and many relish the prospect of travelling to
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