tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27831761595669429472024-03-13T08:54:40.082-07:00John DanielsJohn Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499813094804520898noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2783176159566942947.post-55223007739242061782015-09-17T13:46:00.001-07:002015-09-17T13:46:26.323-07:00In The AirAnd we're off! In route to Stockholm, Swedan!! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A7bunvq1vwc/VfsmoCmEWsI/AAAAAAAAAf8/LH9bKypKHlE/s640/blogger-image--1628500872.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A7bunvq1vwc/VfsmoCmEWsI/AAAAAAAAAf8/LH9bKypKHlE/s640/blogger-image--1628500872.jpg"></a></div>John Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499813094804520898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2783176159566942947.post-78266809250471295792015-09-05T13:35:00.001-07:002015-09-05T13:35:59.271-07:00Psych IncreaseJenny getting on one of her projects at a North County "back yard" crag. Stoked on our new Asana pads that provide tons of protection and are an inch thicker then our old pads. We better start pulling hard as we will be visiting some world class European bouldering locations in a couple weeks! <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UteSUYPlkgk/VetSKPdbjYI/AAAAAAAAAfg/OSTTE28pcp0/s640/blogger-image-318669297.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UteSUYPlkgk/VetSKPdbjYI/AAAAAAAAAfg/OSTTE28pcp0/s640/blogger-image-318669297.jpg"></a></div>John Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499813094804520898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2783176159566942947.post-2837839123823718852015-06-21T16:53:00.002-07:002015-06-21T16:53:42.280-07:00June in Yosemite! After a crazy winter Jenny and I were able to head north to Yosemite for 5 days. It was just as beautiful as it always is. Here is a short video of me bouldering. <br />
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Sorry we've been M.I.A. for the past year on the blog. Jenny and I have been working very hard and playing very hard as well. Our most recent road trip was 15 days in the Pacific Northwest this past fall 2014. We left Bonsall and hit several national and state parks on the way up to Squamish, B.C. in Canada. Here are a few photos of the trip. We hope you enjoy the scenery. </div>
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This was our first night in the RV(Mazda 3)!</div>
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Sheldon Creek Campground, 1.5hrs. north of Santa Rosa, CA</div>
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Starry Night Crater Lake NP</div>
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Wizard Island, Crater lake NP</div>
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It was nice to get to Smith Rock in Oregon and just chill for a couple days. The past few days were pretty long. Smith Rock was really an amazing place and provided the best camping facilities of the trip. SR is one of the most historic climbing destinations in the world. They say its the birth place of sport climbing in the United States. The conditions on the wall were a bit warm, but we were able to get in a handful of good climbs. We began to get antsy as our time at SR was nearing an end and the thoughts of future destinations were getting closer. And we're off...</div>
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Enjoying the steep 5.10 climbing </div>
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Jenny nearing the top of the classic "Five Gallon Buckets"</div>
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Columbia River Gorge from Beacon Rock, WA</div>
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The green room, Olympic NP</div>
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Found a prize in the park!</div>
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The Olympic coastline is not to be missed</div>
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Finally, we've arrived at the "Chief" Squamish, BC </div>
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The Chief, a rock formation featured above is another world class destination we were able to visit on our trip. It was another one of our multi-day stops. We spent most of our first day gathering info on the area but we did sneak in a little bouldering. The next day was spent on a rope at nearby cliffs. The rock here is some of the best granite in the world and rivals the rock in Yosemite Valley. Most people trad climb here, but the bouldering is some of my favorite anywhere. The boulders are sprawled out under a blanket of pines and covered in moss and lichen. Walking through the boulder fields is like opening a door to another planet. Squamish is truly an awe-inspiring place I hope to one day visit again. </div>
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"Laughing Crack" the best 5.7 I've ever climbed </div>
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Jenny racked and ready for a trad lead</div>
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Christine Falls, Mt. Rainier NP</div>
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Muir Snowfield, just below Camp Muir, Mt. Rainier NP</div>
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Logging Yards, a sight never seen in SoCal</div>
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Ship wreck, Fort Stevens SP, Oregon</div>
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John Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499813094804520898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2783176159566942947.post-77632855887258893222013-11-21T12:03:00.001-08:002013-11-21T12:10:56.302-08:00WinteryA short film previewing an early season swell on the North Shore. Something to get excited about, because we all know there are zero waves in California right now. A great way to spend a rainy day. Enjoy!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="//player.vimeo.com/video/79813139?color=bbe8fa" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe> <a href="http://vimeo.com/79813139">Wintery Summery</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user9186817">Guy Mac</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.John Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499813094804520898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2783176159566942947.post-90507860135536376022013-10-10T15:57:00.000-07:002013-10-10T16:10:09.502-07:00JussiiiiA few years back I did a little house painting at Jussi Oksanen's place. I was stoked to have told stories of trips he's taken snowboarding around the world. He's the nicest guy and a mental snowboarder. Burton just released this video of him going nuts! Hope you enjoy. We just got our first local dusting yesterday, snowboarding season is just around the corner. <br />
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I went to New Jack City to teach Steven and Sheena how to lead and maybe get on an 11c project I'd worked a couple years back. The teaching part went really well, but I got shut down on the project. Here are a few images we captured of the night and of me getting crushed on my project. The weather was nice in the morning, but got pretty hot in the late afternoon which made me think this would be our last desert trip of the season.<br />
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ADIOS.....John Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499813094804520898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2783176159566942947.post-13707480197307458512013-05-20T14:58:00.001-07:002013-05-20T14:58:26.284-07:00A Death On El Cap <br />
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Yesterday as we were leaving the park I saw a helicopter and several firefighters in the meadow across from El Cap. I knew this was bad and instinctively pull over and exited the car. I asked a bystander what was going on and couldn't believe my eyes. As I looked through my binos and spotted a man hanging from a roof motionless, I felt sick and had to look away. My initial thought was that he was dead, but nobody knew exactly what happened or his state of consciousness. For hours we watched the helicopter and amazing rescuers work as quickly and efficiently as possible. We watched until the victims were hauled over the cliff and left the park. Now that a day has passed more and more info is being released.<br />
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John Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499813094804520898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2783176159566942947.post-36654934580909502442013-02-20T13:41:00.000-08:002013-02-20T13:45:28.348-08:00Nalle in Penoles, Mex.I really enjoy watching Paul Robinson, David Graham, and Daniel Woods Boulder, but think Nalle Hukkataival is a step ahead of the rest. Here is Nalle going south in search of some new boulder problems. Enjoy...<br />
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Congrats Dan on the FA.<br />
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STAY TUNED FOR TWO MORE ASCENTS TO COME IN THE NEXT WEEK OR TWO!!!<br />
The "Bring Your Own Water Arete" and "Grey Boulder Huecos"<br />
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John Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499813094804520898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2783176159566942947.post-13579837113162544402012-11-08T12:41:00.001-08:002012-11-08T12:41:10.311-08:00Three AmigosCall them what you want, but the three amigos have been crushing! Nalle, Dave, and Daniel have been taking down some bold routes and problems lately. This is one of there latest trips to Norway. Enjoy...<br />
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Once I had all the gear it was time to get started. First thing I did was drill and bolt the anchors. Next off I rapped and climbed the route several time on TR to find the perfect bolt placements, which I marked with a duck tape X. I then started the bolting process. Drilling, cleaning, hammering, then tightening. The whole process took about three days= 6hrs. two days after I finished bolting/cleaning/ and prepping the route I led it for the First Ascent. It was a pretty amazing feeling and a lot more heady and exposed then it felt on toprope. I don't have a name or a grade yet. I would say its harder than a 5.9 and easier than a hard 5.10 I'd say its around 5.10a/b!<br />
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Thanks, Jenny, Nate, Cameron and Jason for your dedication to the area!!<br />
Congrats Cameron Carlson for your onsight 2nd ascent of the route.<br />
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<br />John Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499813094804520898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2783176159566942947.post-38685056946790947972012-02-27T16:39:00.001-08:002012-02-27T16:39:22.378-08:00Punta San Jose 2012Every year Jenny and I go on a surf trip to Punta San Jose in Baja. We took the past few years off so the drug cartel drama could cool down. This was our first year back and it was a good one. We had solid surf the first few days and then just relaxed the last day. This video is just a taste of what goes on during this trip. Everything about this adventure is wild, we are miles aways from any kinda civilization or medical facility. We are really on our own out here...<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/34598749">John Daniels @ Culp Valley</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user5647205">John Daniels</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
<br />John Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499813094804520898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2783176159566942947.post-18613323348560566362011-11-29T14:26:00.001-08:002011-11-29T14:28:49.182-08:00Paul RobinsonPaul Robinson has really been pushing his bouldering capabilities. This is a great display of his incredible talent.<br />
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<br />John Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499813094804520898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2783176159566942947.post-43345040983444264362011-10-19T12:48:00.000-07:002011-10-19T13:23:32.292-07:00Purchase<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />John Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499813094804520898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2783176159566942947.post-50299619548478504452011-09-13T09:03:00.000-07:002011-09-13T09:08:04.851-07:00The Gudauskas Brothers: New York<a href="http://surf.transworld.net/1000137772/features/the-gudauskas-brothers-new-york/#.Tm9-479lSmk.blogger"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28888751?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="640"></iframe></a>John Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499813094804520898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2783176159566942947.post-49915861028392547172011-08-22T12:26:00.000-07:002011-08-22T12:26:58.738-07:00solo<b>Soloing</b>, is a form of free climbing where the climber (the <i>free soloist</i>) forgoes ropes, harnesses and other protective gear while ascending and relies only on his or her physical strength, climbing ability, and psychological fortitude to avoid a fatal fall. Free solo climbing should not be confused with general <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_climbing" title="Free climbing">free climbing</a>, in which gear is typically used for safety in case of a fall, but not to assist the climb.<br />
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Climbing a tower is worth three walls! -<i>Steph Davis</i>John Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499813094804520898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2783176159566942947.post-36574825838856227712011-08-16T20:04:00.000-07:002011-08-16T20:04:37.016-07:00New Shoes!!<div style="text-align: center;">Super Psyched... on the new Five Ten Arrowhead climbing shoes!</div><br />
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