Truth can be an elusive prey. In The Tower, Kelly Cordes succeeds in tightening his grip on the truths and lies that make up the history of climbing on Cerro Torre. The subtitle “A Chronicle of Climbing and Controversy on Cerro Torre” only hints at the depths in which he researches the topic.
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There are many reviews of skis and boots and coats. And questions are asked like, how skinny should my rope be? And, are my sunglasses large enough? But, before you begin asking, does my ice ax dangle just right? A review of the entire endeavor is in order.
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I come from a world of competition. Over time I became disillusioned. Competition was a world I wrote off, and a word I began to despise. But I’ve come back, not to competing, but to acknowledging the lessons that can be learned from a life of competition. Among them are how we set about our journeys and adventures, how we can shape our efforts and gain much from attempting them. I came back to the lessons of competition because rather than learn to conquer something or win any prizes they are valuable in helping to increase our growth and enjoyment through sport. Many of these lessons come through the process of trying to accomplish goals. Goals can include things like skiing something new and harder than you’ve done before, or winning an event, or learning new skills so you can safely ski with your buddies.
Many people’s distaste for goals comes from the notion that you must become single mindedly fixated on the accomplishment. I do not subscribe to an outcome focus. A process focus is not only the best way to actually accomplish your goal, but it is the best way to learn, grow and maximally enjoy along the way.
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A decent price, skin glue that meets the stickiness not-too-sticky benchmark, tip and tail security, and, if you are so stirred, the choice of a jungle print or pineapple patterned skin (in a nylon varietal)—all from Bozeman’s Big Sky Mountain Products. A review of the BSMP Mohair Mix Endurance Skin.
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Staying dry from the outside. This will become a durability test. I’ve worn the Stellar set up for 27 ski tours, 6 resort days, 1 xc day (I know, I know not cool for xc but why are we talking cool for xc?), shoveling a lot of snow, digging snow caves with my kids. Which is a very wet endeavor.
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