http://www.urbanclimbermag.com/themag/ Here's a taste of what we post online from Urban Climber Magazine in "THE MAG": > CURRENT ISSUE > ENTOURAGE > STARTING HOLD > 411 > DRIVE > WORKSHOP > PLASTIC PARADISE > UNEARTHED > COIN > FINISH HOLD en-us http://www.urbanclimbermag.com/themag/ http://www.urbanclimbermag.com/uc_subscribe_today.gif Behind the scenes with the World Cup routesetters - The crowd in Boulder cheers wildly as Emily Harrington, hometown hero, flips herself into a figure four to clip a draw on one of the qualifying routes. Moments later, two moves from the finish, she falls. Other American climbing stars drop, too, as do many climbers from the 13 countries represented at this World Cup. To most onlookers, it’s heartbreaking to watch your heroes fall, but anyone who knows routesetting knows the unique, secret joy that we experience as we watch climbers come off progressively higher and higher on a route. http://www.urbanclimbermag.com/themag/features/setting_the_bar features Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:18:00 EST http://www.urbanclimbermag.com/themag/features/Momoka-Oda-WF-sm.jpg Setting the Bar <b>Behind the scenes with the World Cup routesetters</b> - The crowd in Boulder cheers wildly as Emily Harrington, hometown hero, flips herself into a figure four to clip a draw on one of the qualifying routes. Moments later, two moves from the finish, she falls. Other American climbing stars drop, too, as do many climbers from the 13 countries represented at this World Cup. To most onlookers, it’s heartbreaking to watch your heroes fall, but anyone who knows routesetting knows the unique, secret joy that we experience as we watch climbers come off progressively higher and higher on a route. Massage techniques to keep you climbing - Everyone does it. It’s totally natural and healthy, but it still garners funny looks. You get the pump, go for a one-arm rest, and shake your arm silly. Does it really work, or is it just psychosomatic? The answer is yes, it does work—a little—but there are better options. We talked to Erik Cumming, a registered massage therapist and owner of Colorado-based Grip Massage, who has worked almost exclusively with climbers for three years on the best ways to prevent or reduce your pump and climb on. http://www.urbanclimbermag.com/themag/beta/body_shop_54_-_pump-be-gone beta Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:02:00 EST http://www.urbanclimbermag.com/themag/beta/Wall-Angel-Kent-sm.jpg Body Shop 54 - Pump-be-gone <b>Massage techniques to keep you climbing </b>- Everyone does it. It’s totally natural and healthy, but it still garners funny looks. You get the pump, go for a one-arm rest, and shake your arm silly. Does it really work, or is it just psychosomatic? The answer is yes, it does work—a little—but there are better options. We talked to Erik Cumming, a registered massage therapist and owner of Colorado-based Grip Massage, who has worked almost exclusively with climbers for three years on the best ways to prevent or reduce your pump and climb on. I bought a rope and some draws from some guy in a trench coat in an alley in the sketchy part of town, but they don’t have that fancy UIAA stamp on it. Should I be worried? Dave Custer, vice president of the UIAA Safety Commission, says the UIAA safety label verifies that samples of that gear have been tested by an independent, certified facility, and they met the UIAA safety standards. However, it can be OK to use climbing equipment without the label. http://www.urbanclimbermag.com/themag/beta/schooled_54_-_gear_safety_lingo_and_cutters beta Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:38:00 EST http://www.urbanclimbermag.com/themag/beta/UIAA-tag-sm.jpg Schooled 54 - Gear Safety, Lingo, and Cutters <b>I bought a rope and some draws from some guy in a trench coat in an alley in the sketchy part of town, but they don’t have that fancy UIAA stamp on it. Should I be worried?</b> Dave Custer, vice president of the UIAA Safety Commission, says the UIAA safety label verifies that samples of that gear have been tested by an independent, certified facility, and they met the UIAA safety standards. However, it can be OK to use climbing equipment without the label. It's all in the hips - Sometimes you may find yourself hanging in space after falling on a route, unable to pull yourself up to the bolt from which you’re dangling. But with a little teamwork, your belayer can help you get back on the rock. As the belayer, you can just lean back on the rope as the climber boinks, but it’s better to let gravity do the work. As the climber, get your guns ready because without a couple of strong, pull-up-ready arms, you don’t stand a chance. http://www.urbanclimbermag.com/themag/beta/skill_session_54_-_how_to_boink beta Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:16:00 EST http://www.urbanclimbermag.com/themag/beta/How-to-boink-sm.jpg Skill Session 54 - How to Boink <b>It's all in the hips</b> - Sometimes you may find yourself hanging in space after falling on a route, unable to pull yourself up to the bolt from which you’re dangling. But with a little teamwork, your belayer can help you get back on the rock. As the belayer, you can just lean back on the rope as the climber boinks, but it’s better to let gravity do the work. As the climber, get your guns ready because without a couple of strong, pull-up-ready arms, you don’t stand a chance. An Aussie makes due in the Midwest - Home woodies are often a necessity of location. Growing up with the four-season good weather of Perth, Australia, Jamie Turner found the frozen tundra of the Midwest to be quite challenging for his passion for rock climbing. He came to the States in 2000 to work at a summer camp and teach kids how to rock climb, and he met his wife, Kristen, there. http://www.urbanclimbermag.com/themag/beta/suyw_54_-_minnesota_down_under beta Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:49:00 EST http://www.urbanclimbermag.com/themag/beta/Minnesota-Woody-sm.jpg SUYW 54 - Minnesota Down Under <b>An Aussie makes due in the Midwest</b> - Home woodies are often a necessity of location. Growing up with the four-season good weather of Perth, Australia, Jamie Turner found the frozen tundra of the Midwest to be quite challenging for his passion for rock climbing. He came to the States in 2000 to work at a summer camp and teach kids how to rock climb, and he met his wife, Kristen, there.