Adventures in Moab Climbing

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Given that I’ve been climbing for almost three weeks now I figure I’m about an expert. It is with that philosophy that I departed Salt Lake City last weekend to camp and climb in southern Utah and show these so called veterans how it’s really done. Day 1. [...]

Filed under: Rock Climbing, Trip Reports

New Frontiers & Fame

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Blam. New Frontiers on the JCDC (JakeCast-Dot-Com…duh). First time leading a route outside. An awesome moment to: A) Realize you are far more uncomfortable with heights than you thought B) Realize skiing, biking and programming have left you with no upper body strength C) Scream in a high [...]

Filed under: Rock Climbing, Ski Updates, Trip Reports

May 1st.

May’s got the goods. Click Here for High-Def (720p) Download Link: http://www.jakecast.com/helmetclips/05-01-10-maybird.m4v Jake

Filed under: B-Roll, Ski Updates, Trip Reports

HelmetCast 19

Blam! #19. Shot in 1 day (really like half a day, who starts skiing before 2 o’clock anyways?). On new equipment. In HD. Welcome to future. Click Here for High-Def (720p) Download Link: http://www.jakecast.com/helmetcasts/helmetCast19.m4v Jake

Filed under: Helmet Casts, Trip Reports

Hammer Down

Well, Day 1 of the World Freeskiing Championships just wrapped up at my home mountain of Snowbird, UT. Sunshine and temperatures of 52°F caused conditions on West Baldy (Qualifier Venue) to range from coral reef to slush. A big cut was laid down on the men competiting (19 of 55 made it to Silver Fox [...]

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