How Much Political Influence Do Climbers Have? – Climbing Magazine | Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Bouldering, Ice Climbing

You might dismiss the idea that climbers hold political power, but you’d be wrong.

Source: How Much Political Influence Do Climbers Have? – Climbing Magazine | Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Bouldering, Ice Climbing

Everybody has political power, it is our duty as American’s to Vote.  A Climber saying that his vote does not matter is no different than any regular person in any city, in any state, saying that their vote doesn’t matter.  Climber, Accountant, Cyclist, Movie Star, Mom, Dad, Teacher or Doctor, Your Vote Matters.

Be sure to read the great article by Cameron Fenton about the different climbers funds and activist groups and companies that exist in climbing.

What the Hell is Speed Climbing? – Climbing Magazine | Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Bouldering, Ice Climbing

Speed climbing will be part of the Olympic climbing event, but sees little participation in North America. So what is it? And what’s the appeal?

Source: What the Hell is Speed Climbing? – Climbing Magazine | Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Bouldering, Ice Climbing

A ten minute read with a short video describing what Speed Climbing is, and why it’s going to be important for Americans to qualify for the Olympics.

 

Vote for Climbing: Where the 2016 Candidates Stand on Outdoor Issues – Climbing Magazine | Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Bouldering, Ice Climbing

Brendan Leonard takes a look at what four of our presidential candidates could mean for climbers.

Source: Vote for Climbing: Where the 2016 Candidates Stand on Outdoor Issues – Climbing Magazine | Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Bouldering, Ice Climbing

This is a great article about the differing of opinions regarding the transfer of Federal (public) parks to individual States, which would further allow the States to sell the land to Private Landowners if they needed/wanted too.