World Cup update

Every climb in every Cup from Canada to Sheffield has taught me something about how to and what to do in Cup situation from the warm up to the five second count down before go time each Cup has been a learning experience. All this experience has brought me closer and closer to one day standing with the best of the best. With only one comp let for me in the tour I am getting psyched to preform at the best of my ability in the Arco World Championships.

I need to give a big big thanks to Jes/love of my life for helping me every step of the way making sure I have the logistics all worked out, and I have to say that she is a pro and deserves a big party at the end of this for all her efforts.

Climbing World Cups are very unique because the problems that are presented for us are not "hard" its just the Ora, the crowd, and the tricky setters that make the climbs difficult to send. World Cup climbing is more of a Head game when your at that level of competition then any thing else. From my start in Canada when I did not even send one climb to now, I know I have learned so much and every Cup I do a little better and make less and less mistakes. I did not put too much perisher on my self this go around, but still wanted to do well, So for me making it past the first round was a big step and one I hope to continue doing. Moving closer and closer tell one day I'm on the top spot with the best is my goal.

World Cup

From the first day I started training for competitions I have always DREAMED about becoming a World Champion and as each year passes, I get closer and closer. Each year, every single comp, teaches me something about how the system works and every time I make a mistake or miss something I learn something new. I replay each moment in my head to try and make my self better as a person and as a competition climber.
(Thousands of people showing up for Finals!) Canmore, Canada has to be as close as you can get to being in Switzerland, yet you're still in North America. The unbelievable tall mountains that surround this little town Canmore, an internationally known hot spot for many training mountaineers. No matter in what direction you look, you are surrounded by some of the most amazing faces, cliffs, and peaks that I have ever seen. As for the World Cup, the first day was a total white out, of course, it was dumping snow most of the day "typical Canada" I was told. During the comp, I was not able to get past the first round. Each go and every problem, was a learning experience and a chance to gauge for whats yet to come. Vail, Colorado was the last competition I attended, which I did significantly better at then in Canmore and for me was a confidence builder! The Teva Mountain Games is one of the largest events of the year and if you were not there, then mark it on your calendar for next year because you're missing out!!!! Vail might be one of the most expensive places to visit, the fast food has the 5 dollar menu instead of a dollar menu. The Teva Mountain games are so much fun, with many, many events to see from Eukanuba dog retrieving competition to BMX bikers. There is something for everyone and free stuff for everyone that comes. This World Cup attracts some of the best climbers from around the world, Germany, Russia, Austria and Japan! This Event is amazing and inviting for every one. There even is a citizen comp, after the World Cup so even if your not a pro you can come and climb on the walls that the pros use.LOOK for photos from James Hickey and Ben Dory Next up is Barcelona, Spain. so stay posted..... DBM

Long Time Away

My goodness, its been so long since I did this I m not sure I'll remember how. since the end of our trip in May... damn.... I went back to work for Tiger Tree for the summer spraying trees all over Wyoming. I helped run a crew this year with Rose, we had a team of four, being Rose Derek Dustin and myself. We were put on a truck dubed the Turd, because, well it wasn't pretty. The 'turd' was a '98 ford F550 (I think) utility truck from Texas. She was a little slower then the other trucks but had lots of room for all our stuff. Through the summer so much stuff happened I dont remember most of it but I know we all had lots of fun, all hated our jobs, enjoyed each others company, and all had our disagreements throughout the year. When i first walked in the TT door this year I knew it was going to fly bye faster then ever, and it did. I lived out of my car for a month or so and stayed with friends periodical until I was able to move into Jeff and Emily's old house with my buddy Andy. The house was a good call this year, it was very nice having a room and shower and a place to relax after work every night. I was able to spend a lot of time with my guitar this summer too, because I was to tired to do anything else most of the time, haha. This was a great summer of working, hanging out and leaning that Wyoming's not All just flat and windy. The north west part is my favorite.

After TT was done and over I moved back to the farm to start work on the corn maze. I'v been doing that for then till now and still doing. It s fun work though, building and designing things with one purpose, to scare people.... that a good job right there. And i get to work with my friends even if i do have to redo a lot of stuff.... but hey, it all fun and good learning too. The maze opens on Friday and every thing should be up and running on time but only time will tell. After that I'll hopefully finally have time to climb, which i have done almost none of since may. Its been so long I'm not sure if all remember how. or maybe the break was good since I spent * month doing nothing but climbing. with South Africa coming up soon I'll need to start training and ... no I'll just climb a bunch training is to much work and I am tired of working. Hmmm, for those who didn't know that I, we are planing a south Africa tour starting in June... Ian and I are planing on going to South Africa in june and staying for three months (donations appreciated). This is the soul purpose of me working all the time if it weren't for SA I would have a nice Martin Guitar , some new Lenses for my camera, new tires ... i should probably get those actually. But I will save for that stuff later.

Ian on the other hand has been climbing and crushing all over the place. He's been in and placed well in comps from coast to coast, he's actually in Boston Mass. right now at a comp. He's been doing good of the plastic as well, with sends in Rifle, Mt Evens and well all the other places he's been too, I don't know precisely where it all is.... cause I .... well you know.

Anyways, here's some pics from throughout the summer-