Sunday, March 29, 2009
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, Rather Inter-webbed
I returned from a weekend bachelor party with some of my best, long time friends to find that the website the NC3 has been working on for quite some time is finally online! Big thanks go out to Jesse Levine and Reel Motion Media, Charly Clifford, who did a lot of the graphics, Kai Staats, for our sever needs, and all the members of the coalition who's countless hours have provided us with a fantastic looking website. Without further ado: www.nococlimbing.org.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Repairing Rotary Part Deuce
So . . . with the random, freak snowstorm after such a mild winter (I can't say we don't need the moisture . . . Colorado's drier than the 9th layer of hell right now) the NC3 postponed the community meeting for the following Thursday, April 2nd. I have no interesting news to report, or exciting pictures (aside from Rotary devastation) so this post is just a lame repeat of the previous info--dates changed, of course. We, still, hope to see you there!
I am writing to urge all local climbers to join the NC3 as we discuss the current situation at Rotary Park, Horsetooth Reservoir, and possible/plausible solutions to the main issues we encounter. This meeting will be next Thursday, April 2nd @ 6:30 and is currently scheduled to take place at the Mountain Shop.
This is our chance to attain Larimer County's attention, concerning a historical climbing area that is quickly showing signs of abundant use, coupled with absent care. While the NC3 is hoping to have our website online within the next few days, and we are also hoping to provide the ability to recieve climber feedback, if this does not occur and you are unable to attend our first meeting, I will gladly accept your issues and solution suggestions if you ask for my e-mail.
Again, I strongly urge you to give us a voice in this issue of protecting a historical climbing area and treasure to Fort Collins and Larimer County. Together we can change Rotary, giving its user groups today, a more beautiful area to play in that will be sustained for generations to come.
I am writing to urge all local climbers to join the NC3 as we discuss the current situation at Rotary Park, Horsetooth Reservoir, and possible/plausible solutions to the main issues we encounter. This meeting will be next Thursday, April 2nd @ 6:30 and is currently scheduled to take place at the Mountain Shop.
This is our chance to attain Larimer County's attention, concerning a historical climbing area that is quickly showing signs of abundant use, coupled with absent care. While the NC3 is hoping to have our website online within the next few days, and we are also hoping to provide the ability to recieve climber feedback, if this does not occur and you are unable to attend our first meeting, I will gladly accept your issues and solution suggestions if you ask for my e-mail.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Repairing Rotary
I am writing to urge all local climbers to join the NC3 as we discuss the current situation at Rotary Park, Horsetooth Reservoir, and possible/plausible solutions to the main issues we encounter. This meeting will be next Thursday, March 26th @ 6:30 and is currently scheduled to take place at the Mountain Shop.
This is our chance to attain Larimer County's attention, concerning a historical climbing area that is quickly showing signs of abundant use, coupled with absent care. While the NC3 is hoping to have our website online within the next few days, and we are also hoping to provide the ability to recieve climber feedback, if this does not occur and you are unable to attend our first meeting, I will gladly accept your issues and solution suggestions if you ask for my e-mail.
Again, I strongly urge you to give us a voice in this issue of protecting a historical climbing area and treasure to Fort Collins and Larimer County. Together we can change Rotary, giving its user groups today, a more beautiful area to play in that will be sustained for generations to come.
This is our chance to attain Larimer County's attention, concerning a historical climbing area that is quickly showing signs of abundant use, coupled with absent care. While the NC3 is hoping to have our website online within the next few days, and we are also hoping to provide the ability to recieve climber feedback, if this does not occur and you are unable to attend our first meeting, I will gladly accept your issues and solution suggestions if you ask for my e-mail.Friday, March 13, 2009
4 Fs in 2 D
This isn't about academic testing or anything sexually related . . . unless you love climbing. I headed down to Boulder on Wednesday night to see the newest films in the Stone Alliance Tour. Thursday, the NC3 hosted the film, Pure. These movies were inspirational, as you will come to find out.
The Stone Alliance tour started with a snippet of the video, Masters Of Stone VI, the sixth video in a series of serious climbing footage. Initially, I was taken back by the obvious choice to continue editing in the "80's style" that dominated the previous 5 videos in the series. But, as anyone who appreciates literature understands, the obvious choice to pay homage to the longest running climbing video series garned props from me. The section showcased featured the speed record on the Nose (El Capitan, Yosemite) and was incredible to watch.
The second video was Herakleia, featuring bouldering in Turkey's city Herakleia. With cleaver editing and a vast expance of incredible bouldering potential, this video was a sure hit. With colors similar to the Rocklands of South Africa and a group of climbers willing to push the boundries, I had to wipe my hand off on my jeans a few times during this film.
The third video featured was called, The Players and features many of todays up and coming, as well as seasoned veteran, climbers. With an in your face soundtrack, adaptive editing and shooting, and an incredible cast of climbers, this movie is guaranteed to be a thrill ride, when it is released on DVD. Currently, pre-orders are available at the Stone Alliance tour, while I'm not certain of pre-order availability online.
Tonight, my second night of climbing video bliss, was the NC3's premier of the newest Chuck Fryberger Film, Pure. Hearing about the movie since it premiered in Boulder just a few weeks ago, I've been amped to see this new bouldering film. The wait was well worth the reward.
Traveling across the globe, Chuck captured some of todays strongest climbers; not only in terms of their mental and physical strenths, but also with their abilities to progress this "sport" through their truly unique and innovate eyes. I honestly couldn't highlight one specific aspect of the movie that appeared better than another.
Capturing beautiful landsapes in conjunction with the climbers and the problems they were concuring was certainly a highlight. Throughout this movie, Chuck maintained audience attention through a perfect combination of beautiful climbs, asthetic areas, an up-beat soundtrack, short interviews, and a wide array of creative editing. Sweaty hands did most certainly abide as there was not a dull moment throughout the video. If you have the ability to see this movie, do so.
Aside from the premier, tonight was Fort Collins first glance at the trailer for Rocky Mountain Highball, a film project that has been a long time coming and will certainly garner tons of attention world-wide. With a local cast of superstars and many legends (John Gill, Lynn Hill, John Sherman, to name a few) and featuring a plethora of scary, proud lines across Colorado, this is not a film to miss. The Boulder premier date is set for April 27th, at the Boulder Theater. Keep your eyes and ears open for the trailor, when it is released online through Yama Studio.
The NC3 also has a big announcement and that is that our website is being finalized and is set to go online this upcoming Monday. You can visit the website at www.nococlimbing.org. More on that to come!
The Stone Alliance tour started with a snippet of the video, Masters Of Stone VI, the sixth video in a series of serious climbing footage. Initially, I was taken back by the obvious choice to continue editing in the "80's style" that dominated the previous 5 videos in the series. But, as anyone who appreciates literature understands, the obvious choice to pay homage to the longest running climbing video series garned props from me. The section showcased featured the speed record on the Nose (El Capitan, Yosemite) and was incredible to watch.
The second video was Herakleia, featuring bouldering in Turkey's city Herakleia. With cleaver editing and a vast expance of incredible bouldering potential, this video was a sure hit. With colors similar to the Rocklands of South Africa and a group of climbers willing to push the boundries, I had to wipe my hand off on my jeans a few times during this film.
The third video featured was called, The Players and features many of todays up and coming, as well as seasoned veteran, climbers. With an in your face soundtrack, adaptive editing and shooting, and an incredible cast of climbers, this movie is guaranteed to be a thrill ride, when it is released on DVD. Currently, pre-orders are available at the Stone Alliance tour, while I'm not certain of pre-order availability online.
Tonight, my second night of climbing video bliss, was the NC3's premier of the newest Chuck Fryberger Film, Pure. Hearing about the movie since it premiered in Boulder just a few weeks ago, I've been amped to see this new bouldering film. The wait was well worth the reward.
Traveling across the globe, Chuck captured some of todays strongest climbers; not only in terms of their mental and physical strenths, but also with their abilities to progress this "sport" through their truly unique and innovate eyes. I honestly couldn't highlight one specific aspect of the movie that appeared better than another.
Capturing beautiful landsapes in conjunction with the climbers and the problems they were concuring was certainly a highlight. Throughout this movie, Chuck maintained audience attention through a perfect combination of beautiful climbs, asthetic areas, an up-beat soundtrack, short interviews, and a wide array of creative editing. Sweaty hands did most certainly abide as there was not a dull moment throughout the video. If you have the ability to see this movie, do so.
Aside from the premier, tonight was Fort Collins first glance at the trailer for Rocky Mountain Highball, a film project that has been a long time coming and will certainly garner tons of attention world-wide. With a local cast of superstars and many legends (John Gill, Lynn Hill, John Sherman, to name a few) and featuring a plethora of scary, proud lines across Colorado, this is not a film to miss. The Boulder premier date is set for April 27th, at the Boulder Theater. Keep your eyes and ears open for the trailor, when it is released online through Yama Studio.
The NC3 also has a big announcement and that is that our website is being finalized and is set to go online this upcoming Monday. You can visit the website at www.nococlimbing.org. More on that to come!
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