Entries by jason

Astro Dog Climbing Topo – Black Canyon, CO

Due to popular demand, I have uploaded a printable version of an Astro Dog Topo I created a number of years back.   I’ve added some new information, especially regarding the finish. Route finding should be mostly straightforward as you’ll have rappelled over most of the climbing. Note: rappel beta is for climber’s left or […]

Slot Canyons and Quicksand

When the cars at the Wire Pass Trail head parking lot first came into view, I thought it must have been my mind playing tricks on me. The quick pace I had started the day with was now resembling a staggering limp. My feet had hurt with every step for more miles than I could remember. I guess that’s what I get for hiking 28 miles in a day off the couch.

Photos of Juneau, AK

In between climbing trips I had the opportunity to wander around Juneau some.   I was on foot since I didn’t rent a car, and Ryan, whom I was staying with, doesn’t own one.   Fortunately, he lives downtown so getting around wasn’t so difficult.   It was however, bitter cold and windy, so getting […]

It’s Greek To Me!

Travel tips for Kalymnos This last month, I was lucky enough to spend three weeks in Kalymnos, Greece. Kalymnos is an easy place to be with fantastic climbing, good food and wonderful people. There is almost no petty crime or theft, which is a nice change from some of the other climbing areas I’ve visited. […]

How to Make an Adjustable Stand Up Desk for About $50

I recently read about the benefits of working at a standup desk in a couple web articles.  It really intrigued me.  I had heard of someone doing that before and I dismissed it as strange, but I didn’t think much about it at the time.  The heath benefits the article claimed were pretty staggering.  If […]

Do I Need a Mobile Version of my Website?

This year I recently joined the rest of the world in the latest trend in high tech communication and finally broke down and a bought smart phone. Until now, I hadn’t really felt the need to own one, as being a web designer my Macbook Pro is never far from my side. As well, I […]