Messages By Marlow » rock climbing

Out of Office: By Invitation Only

Scott Marlow — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:43:00 +0000

Yours truly has been invited to join The Mountaineers esteemed 2009 Crag Committee. I’ll be volunteering to help coordinate climbing field trips, where I may also serve as an assistant instructor. I also have to attend some committee meetings. And we’ll probably drink some brews.

Thanks to my friend M.J. Kelly who recommended that I take the Crag Course. If you are looking to build your rock climbing skills, I highly recommend this hands-on instruction.

Out of Office: I’d Rather Be Climbing

Scott Marlow — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:00:00 +0000

One that reckons accounts all the day passes not a happy moment. One that gladdens his heart all the day provides not for his house. The bowman hits the mark, as the steersman reaches land, by diversity of aim. He that obeys his heart shall command.
- Ptahhotep (Egyptian sage), 2400 B.C.

The modern version:
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
All play and no work makes Jack a mere toy.

Climbing is both play and hard work. So I’m headed to BC for the Squamish Mountain Festival. I will check email sporadically, but return calls after Monday.

Cheakamus Canyon, The Malamute, Shannon Falls, Smoke Bluffs, Star Chek…check out the climbing photos.

Out of Office

Scott Marlow — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:19:00 +0000

It’s Rockfest!

Friday, I’ll be sending some multi-pitch trad climb somewhere around Leavenworth…maybe Givler’s Crack, or Groundhog’s Day, who knows. Saturday and Sunday, it’s on to the free climbing clinics and BBQ at Bridge Creek Campground.

I’ll return calls and emails Monday.

Return To Smith Rock

Scott Marlow — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:17:00 +0000

Return To Smith Rock is the sequel to the 2006 Climbing Adventures of Joel Meyers, Sean Smith, and Scott Marlow. The 2008 cast makes their base at Skull Hollow Campground, just a few miles north of the State Park.

Marlow headlines this second tour with all new team members from The Mountaineers Crag Course: Dan Azer, Jeff Meyers, and Adriana Moscatelli. Instructors include: Mark Candelaria, Julie Morris, and Kevin Piasecki.

Photographed against Smith Rock’s idyllic 600+ acre sport-route paradise, students test their trad(itional) climbing skills in stifling triple-digit temperatures against ominous cliffs – like the famous Dihedrals, Red Wall, and the West Side’s Spiderman Buttress.

Out of Harm’s Way, Moscow is visited, and SuperSlabs of huckleberry ice cream and Cinnamon Toast are consumed. Noone is hurt. Everyone comes home safe. Phone calls are returned Tuesday, May 20.