Life On Hold Trailer 2

Must have one free day to crush outside soon...

"You can't kill the Rooster. You might can fuck him up a little sometimes, but you can't kill him."

Late last week there was a Rooster sighting at Stone Gardens OG. Please note the gloves hanging oh so causally off the belt, which MCPOD highlighted as a big trend in 2012. Also noteworthy is the Rooster-esque mad ring flexdown while talking to an unsuspecting hen in the area.

Photo Credit (Peg Leg)

Trendspotting 2012

Making bold predictions is what we are all about at MCPOD as you probably already know. We thought we should kick the year off with some gems that we think are gonna be hotter than Newt Gingrich at a Mormon bar-b-que in South Carolina in the middle of July. Look for these trends at a crag or gym near you in 2012

Spandex is not only back it's here to stay as spotted by Todd on a recent trip to Stone Gardens OG.

Rad climbing gloves & vests. Not only matching man/boy vests but also hard core weight vests. You have seen "The Rooster" rock them now look for the trend to explode.

Ranger cans are back and huge in the outdoors in 2012. Don't litter lest you deal with Ranger Todd, and he don't take shit from no one.

And last but not least a growing trend we think will be huge amoung female climbers this year. Long, ponytail-less locks as spotted below at Stone Gardens OG on Tuesday. That's right gents no more buns, ponytails, or three man weaves just au natural flowing and blowing in the wind manes.

(Photo Credit: Owen Lars)

Giant Dreams, Midget Abilities

Stuff that needs to get done this year but won't if I sit on my fat arse...

• Climb outside every month in 2012 Tank
• Gold Bar - Water, Obesity, Sobriosity
• Leavenworth - Cruise Control, Labyrinth Area
• Squamish - Easy In An Easy Chair (Just getting up to Squish could be a victory with the mini Viking) 
• Invent a helium vest that reduces body weight by 30% making v8 a warm up
• Never wear spandex to the gym (outdoors may be allowed in certain situations)
• Get a picture of "The Rooster" and is partner in their vests (free MCPOD t-shirt to anyone that submits a good one)
• Get chalk bag back from Ben
• Make t-shirts for the person mentioned above
• Do 10  pull ups wearing mini Viking
• Continue "Tank Top Techno Tamil Tiger Training Tuesdays"
• Take a couple of Brits on an epic bouldering adventure over the summer
• Drink good beer apres boulder (Rainier is reserved for during bouldering only this year)
• Put up a slew of rad V1s 
• Climb with Nate and Micah
• Get in 1 day in Sweden
• Add 5 problems to the list for 2012
•  Grow the blog readership large enough to support not only a Taco Bell sponsorship but one other. Preferably a libation creation company that uses hops.

Stay rad Pac Northleft

Gold Bar Access

Just a reminder that if aren't part of WCC you are probably going to get fined by the climbing Gestapo the next time you go to Gold Bar. In all seriousness though join it's a good organization and they have done a lot to advance access in the Pacific Northleft.

http://www.washingtonclimbers.org/Climbing/goldbar.htm

In other related news I've been dreaming of going back to Albarracin, Spain today. Talking broken ankles at the gym made me realize I still have a project there that needs to be finish. Below is one of the Frenchies we climbed with that was stronger than the foot cheese smell in bathroom 3 at Stone Gardens today. If you're looking for a destination this should be top of your list.

Happy Holidays Stone Warriors!

Look Russ no tan lines.

As the holidays hit you might be lacking in ideas for your gift giving pleasure. We at MCPOD would like to make some recommendations that you can pass on to your  loved ones as well as some ideas for you to give because, let's face it a new chalk purse isn't all that fun if you aren't a climber. On with the list...

Things that will make your significant climbing others religious holiday of your choosing at the end of December extra special:

• Hueco Tanks T-Shirt $25 (skinny blond girl w/ scoliosis cost extra)
• 5.10 5X Neon Green Zipper, Velcro, Mocc $85 (the preferred shoe of old men everywhere)
• Beer from NW Peaks Brewery(Kevin is a great guy and even if you don't pick up a subscription you should stop by and check out his shop)
• Gerber Apocalypse Kit $priceless (if you can think of one good reason why your loved one doesn't need this 7 piece undead cutlery set you will proably be one of the first to die)
• Tweek Cap by Mammut (got hooked up with one of these guys a few weeks ago. if you are bald this is the perfect cap. keeps the ears warm with fleece but the top isn't fleeced in so no overheating)
• The Scene $20 (enough climbing porn to keep someone occupied for a least an hour)
• Mondo (not only a great catchers mit for the apt faller, but also a swish little mattress to snuggle up in at the end of the day)
• People I Want to Punch in the Face (see also the dudes from "The Island")
• Mossberg Just In Case $? (because sometimes a good set of knives just isn't enough)

Things to get the understanding non rock addicted significant other to make the religious holiday of their choosing at the end of December special:

• Amigos Skateboards T-Shirt (because let's face it the only thing cooler than grinding rails is bouldering and if your bird doesn't look sexy in a t-shirt it's time to find a new one)
• Necklaces from History & Industry (there could be a whole book written about things that good around your neck call "Things Women Like")

In the event that you are in the dog house with no end in site and no possible reprieve of a climbing weekend click this link and plan to drop at least $100. One way or another you are guaranteed a weekend of climbing or potentially at home.


Merry religious holiday of your choosing. My name's Mary. No Shit?
MCPOD