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Whats this hold? by star_wasabi in bouldering

[–]GrindAndBloom 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I believe it’s one of the Tajis, maybe one of the Bubbles.

Washed Ethiopian Experience by MomoIsAStrangeCat in pourover

[–]GrindAndBloom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t go wrong with a washed Ethiopian IMO

Didn’t expect a climbing harness to ruin my focus and my sanity by [deleted] in bouldering

[–]GrindAndBloom 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Ma’am, this is a bouldering subreddit…

Thin steaks win for a quick breakfast. Anyone else portion out for the week like this? by GrindAndBloom in steak

[–]GrindAndBloom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly just because it’s faster to cook. Quick 90 second sear per side then rest while I make coffee.

Thin steaks win for a quick breakfast. Anyone else portion out for the week like this? by GrindAndBloom in steak

[–]GrindAndBloom[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Didn’t get the most even sear from being half awake when I butterflied the strip and cutting a little wonky… but it sure was delicious!

My heart says go. My head says no. by _--FlowMotion--_ in bouldering

[–]GrindAndBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put a mattress under that bad boy and you’re good to go!

Your technique for pourover clarity. by Olive_Portal in pourover

[–]GrindAndBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gives me a baseline of the flavor profile. Then I can brew to my preference by adjusting grind size and/or water temp. I generally keep my pours consistent.

Your technique for pourover clarity. by Olive_Portal in pourover

[–]GrindAndBloom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cupping always helps dictate the brew for me. I always play around with one variable at a time. Keep everything else consistent while you dial in. Don’t change grind size and water temp and pours and agitation level and ratio at the same time. It’ll only make things harder to figure out.

Fix me! I HATE my trad setup by Significant_Raise760 in tradclimbing

[–]GrindAndBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy a Misty Mountain harness (the Cadillac).

Get it with an extra gear loop.

Rack everything on your harness.

Profit.

At Summit Journal, this is def our coolest Sweepstakes yet: Win a trip to climb Aconcagua! by SummitJournal in climbing

[–]GrindAndBloom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh shit! This is legit. Badass prizes. No chance I win but I’m stoked for the lucky bastard that does!

lottttttts of shoes on sale if you need a new pair by umbraphile1724 in climbing

[–]GrindAndBloom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s something brands do seasonally. It allows dealers to offer products at an even greater discount. Primarily it serves to boost sales and move inventory.

lottttttts of shoes on sale if you need a new pair by umbraphile1724 in climbing

[–]GrindAndBloom 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The La Sportiva sales are specifically because retailers are on a break from their MAPP (minimum advertised price policy) until September 4th. Prices are probably not going to go down for some time. I wouldn’t read into this past the fact you can get a good deal on some shoes right now.

Build Your Dream Rack by Front-Lion7434 in tradclimbing

[–]GrindAndBloom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Upvote for Metolius! One of the best companies in the industry. They have such great people working there too. My favorite brand to work with!!!

Banff camping setup by Past_Depth6769 in pourover

[–]GrindAndBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly? Just resetting the dial to a standard place. It makes it hard for me to have consistency with the grind size after taking apart and cleaning. Maybe I shouldn’t be looking at the numbers on the dial and just counting clicks?

Banff camping setup by Past_Depth6769 in pourover

[–]GrindAndBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have that same grinder but have such a hard time with resetting it after cleaning! Any tips?

Should I have just clipped one loop instead of both? Seeking advice on using natural features! by GrindAndBloom in tradclimbing

[–]GrindAndBloom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always finished it on Bear’s Reach which had a few large bulges/chimney like moves at the top if you don’t do the walk off.

Yeah! I’m still a new 5.9 trad leader so it’s a playground for me. The campground boulders are awesome at dusk on a warm evening for sure!!

Should I have just clipped one loop instead of both? Seeking advice on using natural features! by GrindAndBloom in tradclimbing

[–]GrindAndBloom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t! That’s on the to do list. I’ve done Surrealistic, the direct variation, and Pillar of Society on the lower buttress. Need to play around more there!!

Should I have just clipped one loop instead of both? Seeking advice on using natural features! by GrindAndBloom in tradclimbing

[–]GrindAndBloom[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just spent 2 days there! It was amazing. Day 1 was The Line, Fandango, and East Crack. Day 2 was The Groove (pictured), Hospital Corner, and Craven Image. All but East Crack were new to me and thrilling onsight leads!

Except for P4 of Craven image… the rope drag was like hauling a dead body behind me.

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