For the last 5 years Verticallife has been organising the DDE (Duth Drytool Event). This way we create training facilities in the Netherlands and a bigger mixed climbing platform. This year the DDE at Monte Cervino was another succes with loads of new climbers joining the event and also new faces in the finals on …
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The Dutch mixed climbing season 15/16.
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Jenny Visser-Hooft troffee
I climb. Preferably every day. Every evening. Every morning. And in between I sleep and I eat. Eat > Sleep > Climb > Eat > Sleep > Climb > … I think I’m addicted to climbing. Most people specify their addiction. The only take methadone, only marihuana, only hash. I do them all. In climbing …
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India Expedition Gangstang
Writing a story about our expedition is pretty hard. What to tell, what not to tell. I mean, there’s so much to say and so much done! India is a fascinating country. The culture, tastes, colours, people, landscapes, travels, and of course the climbing. If you haven’t visited India yet: put it on your bucket-list. Very …
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Sportsclimbing comps
Last week I went all the way to Sittard. Climbing gym I-vy hosted the last of four lead-competitions. And I wanted to compete, to ensure my place in the Dutch Championships and also to see what my place is today between the other competitors. Love-hate Competing for me is a love-hate relationship. It all depends …
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Gangstang
We decided to go. Go to India. Make it an awesome experience, regardless on what we can climb. The doctors advised him not to climb, but not going to India at all is something they couldn’t say. I kind of hope he’s going to be some bionic monster. There are examples you know… Last week …
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“Broken ” Dennis
Yesterday I was talking to the narcotics-nurse before my surgery. If I was not concerned about the potential dangers involved in climbing? Well I’m aware of them not afraid. I trust my body and mind, I’m mostly afraid of external factors. Especially the external human factor. Climbing is for me being in control over mind …
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