I was at work earlier this spring, helping a gentleman decide on a pair of climbing shoes. He was in the market for something aggressive, as he… Read more “The Climbing Addiction”
Author: Keith Wagner
Climber, adventurer, photographer, poet, musician, dirtbag, drifter.
Giving it Back
Yesterday I returned from a short climbing trip to the Red River Gorge. Door to door it was about 530 miles and took about 9 hours. Maybe… Read more “Giving it Back”
Little Adam Ondra Shouts
Little Adam Ondra Shouts I know I can make these moves.I don’t know if I can make these moves.Where is the next move (I don’t see it)Keith.… Read more “Little Adam Ondra Shouts”
Trouble With the Overhang (or: My new 100% Rule)
We were wrapping up for the day, looking for one more route to do when Mark said he’d lead Double Overhang if I wanted to follow. Considered… Read more “Trouble With the Overhang (or: My new 100% Rule)”
This Isn’t Baseball
This isn’t baseball.This is climbing. And there is crying in climbing. The following is a mix of something I wrote last fall with some revisions that reflect… Read more “This Isn’t Baseball”
One Small Piece of Hope
I was talking to my mom the other day, and I told her about one of the things I use to get through the hard times. A… Read more “One Small Piece of Hope”
Lessons From Beyond the Pale
Here’s something of a mission statement. I thought it would be good to put this out early as I get things going. I’d like to think of… Read more “Lessons From Beyond the Pale”
The Three Rules of Climbing
I didn’t create the rules. I just do my best to follow them. These were handed down to me by my buddy Andy. He’s a really smart… Read more “The Three Rules of Climbing”
Solo
I bet you totally thought this was going to be about free soloing. It’s not. In fact, this one isn’t even about climbing. This is a piece… Read more “Solo”
Chasing Hawks
In December of 2016, after several months of not having a vehicle and being mostly stranded at home, I bought a 2011 Subaru Forester. I was living… Read more “Chasing Hawks”
