Ice, as remedy

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on: 23 January 2017

Sometimes you just want the swing the tools, use them for their true purpose. The simplicity, the pureness, the honesty of the game. As remedy...

Worldcup tensions

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on: 22 January 2017

The comps can be such a rollercoaster! From the biggest succes to the just-miss. From the high to the lows, the love for the game, the hate for...

Dennis wins Sportsman of the Year award

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on: 21 January 2017

Thats one cool thing! Between all these sportsman in his town, between all these results, performances, presentations they chose the big ice...

Real comp training

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on: 15 January 2017

And what do you do to finish a good week? Attent a real comp! The Swiss welcomed us to their home comp, the finals of their National series....

Blausee dry stuff

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on: 12 January 2017

A thing we noticed with the Dutch is, they only climb toprope back home. We’re all a little scared for the real stuff due to the lack of...

Ice is the real stuff

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on: 11 January 2017

Ice, is what it’s all about, not the first ice they (and we) climbed this season but sure it was something. It just feels great to climb...

Kiental

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on: 10 January 2017

We were on a mission. We are on a mission this season. Broaden the sports, not just on the broader level, but grow the highest level in the Netherlands....

Here we go!

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on: 3 January 2017

Finally, after everything that let us down (car mechanics, finances, unexpected obligations, anything…) we’re finally ON THE ROAD!...

Training the new and fresh

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on: 25 December 2016

This year is new for us. For the first time we have a big group of enthusiasts that want to become stronger, better, learn more and more. To...

NK ijsklimmen 2016/2017

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on: 18 December 2016

And we are off, ice climbing season 16/17 kicked off. Also the world cup started today in Durango US. Unfortunately a bit too far off for...

Training for the Dutch National ice climbing championships

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on: 15 December 2016

This weekend the Dutch National ice climbing championship will take place in Utrecht. The mixed climbing wall was closed for the last 2 weeks...

Drytooling got my heart on fire.

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on: 21 November 2016

A week full of things happening: car issues, a lecture, my heart on fire and the drytool event at Usine. My heart on fire. Read about it...

OutDoor 2016

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on: 16 July 2016

OutDoor is THE trade fair in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Here you’ll find everything from anyone and anywhere. All that’s new, improved,...

Olympic!

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on: 29 June 2016

A couple weeks ago we had a meeting with head of the Dutch Climbing/Mountaineering Federation (NKBV), Robin Baks. Robin talked about recent developments...

Friends

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on: 29 June 2016

This year has been a big roller-coaster for us. No job, no house, no money, and loads of unfortunate events.  The biggest reason why...