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UCMAG PRO BLOGS
Meet the UCMAG PRO BLOG Team
Get it straight from the source: BRIAN GALLANT, LEE MEANS, JOE IURATO |
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 Brian Gallant - Pro Blog 3
Well it has been a dream of mine for some time to climb what most people consider the best climb in the world, The Nose of El Cap in Yosemite, CA. We arrived in Yosemite on the 6th of September and it was an amazing site as usual! We started training the next day on several single pitch routes on El Cap that are recommended before attempting The Nose. These climbs are supposed to help you get ready for the aid climbing you will encounter on The Nose.  Brian Gallant - Pro Blog 2
So in my first blog, I mentioned a climb I have been wanting to do for a long time and now it looks like I will attempt it in about 40 days. Myself and friend Brian Shelton will be training to climb The Nose of El Cap in Yosemite sometime in September. Not trying to set any speed records, I really want the full experience (like waking up on the portaledge 2,000 ft up and making a cup of coffee in the morning)
 Joe Iurato - Pro Blog 2
Basalted. It’s been a little difficult to get out climbing lately. Firstly, the summer’s swelter always puts a little stutter in my step. I usually go back and forth deciding whether I want to go grease off my projects, go to the beach and surf waist high sets, maybe bomb a few hills on my Crooked, or hang out at home, paint stuff, drink beers, and make fish tacos. Secondly, my wife and I are nurturing and thoroughly enjoying our now 6-month-old son, Hudson.  Joe Iurato - Pro Blog 1
Welcome to my blog. Exciting isn’t it? I once clogged the toilet in a posh nouveaux bistro, and this feels quite similar. Uncomfortable. Yet strangely amusing. I mean, look, I plan on spilling my guts to you guys. I have a lot to say and the magazine can’t handle all of it. So, here’s my other outlet. I guess it’s like that rest-aurant experience in another way, too. I would have to plunge and clean up any mess for the mag, but for here, for this blog, I think it’d be fun to just let loose and walk away without too much worry about what I’ve left behind! Man, I’m a little sick sometimes. |
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 Lee Means - Pro Blog 4
Since my last UCblog I’ve attended a successful SCC Board Meeting, pink pointed a route I’ve been obsessed with (still working on the true lead), explored backwoodz of the South looking for new rock, enjoyed the sickest limestone Deep Water Soloin’, put up some more FAs, met one of my favorite hip hop artist—Killer Mike!, and caught up with old friends at the S08 OR show in Salt Lake City…Life’s been pretty “Sickle” to say the least.  Lee Means - Pro Blog 3
So I just got back from Switzerland. I was there for the MAMMUT global sales meeting. I’m the Southeastern Sales Representative for MAMMUT North America. I’m very blessed to have such a job. I work with a leader in climbing equipment. I’m honored to be a part of such a great company full of innovation and rich in history (MAMMUT is the oldest climbing rope manufacturer in the world!)  Lee Means - Pro Blog 2
If you haven’t been to the New River Rendezvous yet, then you are missing out. Honestly I’m not just out here trying to pitch it to you and make you drink the kool-aid. The Rendezvous is arguably one of, if not THE best climbing events in the country. I just got back from the 6th annual New River Rendezvous. And yes, it rained. |
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