climbingxu.tumblr.comJames Xu

Drop big rapids. Walk bigger lines. Climb the biggest rocks. Don’t suck. - "Ultimately, martial art means honestly expressing yourself... I mean it is easy for me to put on a show and be cocky... Or I could show you some really fancy movement. But to express oneself honestly, not lying to oneself... And to express myself honestly Now that, my friend, is very hard to do." - Bruce Lee About me. Ask away. Past Posts Reblogged from patagoniadad 13 notes Posted 13, April, 2016 epicbeta : Considering The Nose?: Most of the accidents that happen on the Nose are the same types of accidents that happen elsewhere. Climbers succumb to objective hazards. They take falls and pull out protection. They get tired, overestimate their abilities, or make mistakes. A climb of this scale elevates not only the climber’s ambition, but also the stakes, in a way that only 3,000 feet of towering granite can. If you’re considering a run up the Nose, then this is a good write up to reference when considering the errors that people have made in the past. Like the quote says, accidents on a Big Wall are the same kind that happen at the crag….you’re just 2,000 feet off the ground. Danger Zones: The Nose - YOSEMITE CLIMBING INFORMATION ( via http://www.epicbeta.net/blog/2016/4/13/considering-the-nose ) 2 notes Posted 13, April, 2016 (via https://vine.co/v/eFMPXDwuZO7 ) Source: vine.co2 notes Posted 28, March, 2016 Happy #Easter, my friends. Incredibly blessed to be able to #boat, #climb, #hike, and #slackline all in this past weekend with some of the most wonderful people on this planet. Welcoming the sun and warm weather to come with open arms, sandals, and long hair...