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Lembranças da Urca

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:02:25 +0000

Original solo guitar composition by Michael Tomaselli recorded live on a Zoom Q3. This piece was inspired by a summer morning in Brazil. In July of 2010 I was in Rio de Janeiro and wanted to climb the famous Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf). Unable to find a guide, a friend and I discovered a path up to the top of Morro da Urca but were unable to ascend Sugar Loaf without technical climbing gear. But the views from Urca were fantastic and the whole experience inspired me to compose this piece. This composition is in 3 sections: The first consists of single note runs mixed with tremolo and is very influenced by flamenco music but with a Brazilian flavor of 7th chords and suspensions. It is followed by the central section in strict pami tremolo. The finale is a rhythmic flurry of rasqueados and percussive effects that finish the piece in a groundbreaking rhythm called a “samba gringo”.

Petzl Vertex II Helmets from baileysonline.com

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:01:50 +0000

www.baileysonline.com –FREE CATALOG of Firewood & Woodcutting Tools, Chainsaws, Tree Climbing Gear, Arborist Supplies and Outdoor Power Equipment — Petzl redesigned their helmet line in 2011 and has hit a homerun. These helmets feature Petzl’s CenterFit adjustment system that ensures the helmet is centered on your head for optimal stability and comfort. The Vertex helmets feature a six-point mesh liner that conforms to the shape of your head for a comfortable fit. Vertex helmets weigh only 16 oz. and shock absorption is achieved through deformation of the outer shell. This helmet also can accept Petzl’s Vizir face sheild as well as an elastic headlamp. The Vertex II is also available in the non-vented Best version (#A10B). Colors Blue, White, Red, Yellow, Orange and Matte Black — www.baileysonline.com — FREE CATALOG of Firewood & Woodcutting Tools, Chainsaws, Tree Climbing Gear, Arborist Supplies and Outdoor Power Equipment

Shot of a camming device placed into a crack in the rock.

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:59:57 +0000

Shot of a mountain climber’s hand placing a spring loaded camming device in a crack in the rocks. Purchase this clip here: (www.stockhdvideo.com To hire the photographer of this stock video to shoot for you, contact us 9-6MST by calling: 1-801-407-4075 or for more information, go to: (www.royaltyfreestock.org).

A Makeover for My Silver Maple

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:01:34 +0000

The limb walkers were great. Thin guys with climbing gear and all sorts of man-toys. They tickled the bark, bopped all around the giant tree, cut deadwood and put in a high-strength wire to prevent possible future dislimberment. Two climbed and two fetched and chipped. And, best yet, they complemented the tree. You can tell it’s feeling good about itself. Cared for and proud to be a tree, and – who knows what goes on in its soul… And the Limbwalkers say they use veggie oil in their vehicles, but only 5% veggie diesel in the chipper. Sounds like they pay too much for their oil, though. Surprising. Anyway, hope you enjoy the music too.

Williams Lake Volunteer Auto Extraction Search & Rescue team training/practice.

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:02:32 +0000

The Auto Extraction Search and Rescue team performed some hands-on training Thursday that entailed rescuing a ‘patient’ by hauling him up a steep embankment using a rescue basket, a winch and climbing gear.

“Pokhara and trek to Poon Hill” Gareth2009’s photos around Pokhara, Nepal (fishing pokhara nepal)

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:59:22 +0000

Preview of Gareth2009’s blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Pokhara, Nepal Entry Title: “Pokhara and trek to Poon Hill” Entry: “Arrived in Nepal – Pokhara, around 2am Monday morning. It was a back breaking journey which totalled over 14 hours. We made a detour to the sight of Buddha’s birthplace in Lumbini and then carried on into the mountains to reach our oasis of calm. Pokhara is one of the most beautiful places i’ve been to and comes with a welcomed cooler climate. Planning a week here with hikes into the hills, mountain biking and kyaking around the lake. On sunday we will start a three day trek to Poon Hill; one of the best viewing points of the Annapurna Himalaya they say (whoever they are). The plan for the trek is: Day 1: Naya Pul to Ghandrung (14km) Day 2: Ghandrung to Ghorepani (26km) Day 3: Ghorepani to Poon Hill (5am). After breakfast, back to Naya Pul (22km) Tuesday 20th October The last three days was possibly the toughest challenge I have ever put my body through. Joe and I were expecting an easy first day but this proved anything but. We climbed and climbed for this supposive short 14km. We saw local farmers carrying huge bags, sherpas carrying trekkers backpacks who hadn’t thought of leaving it back at their hotel for some reason, and other sherpas carrying climbing gear of people going to much higher places than us. That night …

The High Heat Ove Glove from baileysonline.com

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:59:42 +0000

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Trango – New River Rendezvous 2009

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:02:15 +0000

Video from the Trango booth at the 2009 New River Rendezvous. Representatives show off some of their new rock climbing equipment. www.newriverrendezvous.com store.waterstoneoutdoors.com

Pine Tar Solvent Demonstration Video

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:00:56 +0000

www.baileysonline.com — FREE CATALOG of Firewood & Woodcutting Tools, Chainsaws, Tree Climbing Gear, Arborist Supplies and Outdoor Power Equipment — Pine Tar Solvent has been specifically formulated to remove the hard sap buildup that accumulates on equipement when milling and machining pine lumber. This solvent blend has a low volitility and high flash point (140F), and will not evaporate quickly.

Saving Lara’s Kite

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:01:58 +0000

In 1987 Lara and I were visiting her Aunt and Uncle in Ohio and her kite got caught in a tree. I took the opportunity to ham it up for Lara’s benefit. Because I didn’t bring my climbing gear I free climbed the Maple tree to rescue Lara’s kite. I’d never attempt that now, but in those early days I was young and foolish.