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Amazing sunset climb at our local spot in San Diego. Thanks to our guide @the_cosmic_climber for capturing this beauty and thanks to @briahnna_music for always keeping the stoke high and making climbing fun as always. Happy Saturday everybody. We hope you get to touch some rock or spend time in nature in another way. Mich

This summer we had the absolute pleasure to experience climbing at 'Elbsandsteingebirge' in Eastern Germany. Matt and I were psyched to link up with master climber @robert.leistner who showed us around his home crag by the German/Czech border. In many ways climbing is unique there. The old traditions are taken very serious in Elbsandstein. This includes no metal "trad" protection allowed, such as stoppers, cams, etc (to avoid damage to the soft sandstone). Instead, different diameter of rope pieces for different sized cracks are used and tied into a sling with a knot (usually just an overhand or a figure 8) to then be 'stuffed' and 'jammed' into the cracks for protection. On a closer look you can see a stick on a carabiner on Robert's rack for setting, adjusting and removing placements (which, compared to removing cams turns out quite tricky when following). Despite the many obligatory "trad"/knot placements, there are a few bolts on many routes which are often run out and by most people considered scary leads.Other ethics include no chalk and historic free ascents were totally valid as a team effort. Climbing on the shoulders, hips, or thighs of your team member's bodies to reach a hold or enter a crack system is totally legit and considered a free ascent. See the vintage b/w pics from one of the many official climbing clubs that still play a significant role in maintaining the traditional climbing ethics. Most towers have rappelling options with probably the fattest bolts and rings I have seen outdoors (rappelling off one bolt/ring is standard). Summit registers are part of the climbing experience because only free standing towers (providing quite the summit experience) are legally open for climbing.Despite the absolute excitement to finally get to climb at this unique place, our day was mellow and relaxing! A heat wave had just hit Germany and scorching temperatures at over 100 degrees let us focus on other beautiful things such us bathing in the river and eating ice cream in the village nearby.Thanks to Robert's motivation and general passion to show us the area, we still managed to gear up for 3 pitches.

There is a lot of stoke going around with the start of this climbing season. And one of our serious stoke is about friendship and Mike D. coming back to Jtree for the season. He has been a true friend from the day we met and it puts a big smile on my face browsing through the pictures from a past photoshoot with @fora_productions. Now its time to get out, collect more experiences and grow friendships

More Sierra's fun. After guiding a group of 13 9th grade students for 5 days, we finally got to rest and take time to relax in beautiful nature. Part of the mental relaxation was an ascent of Grandpa Peabody in the buttermilks, trips to the hot springs and having the best travel buddies you can ask for. Thank you Laura and Paige for such a great time. The spirit of the Sierra's is still with us ??

We love Yosemite! This summer has been a special one. We have been absent from posting as we were pursuing new life changing adventures. Here is one that took place a little while ago at the beginning of last month. Tuolumne tripple crown free solo link up with Matt (Tenaya Peak, Matthes Crest, Cathedral Peak in 13.5hrs including many breaks ) We cant wait to share more soon. Stay tuned

Memorable moments from our annual multi pitch climb with Stanley, Tristen and Sean in Joshua Tree. Together with master guide @gregasaurus_flex we embarked on an "up and over" mission of "Lorst Horse Wall", climbing the "Wilson Regular route" to then rappel down the backside towards Hemingway area… full summit adventure mode ?‍♂️⛰? The stoke was high, the climb was challenging and moves were busted out with and without support. Big thanks to Greg for the high spirits and for providing the best experience keep on rocking ?

A few more 1st-day highlights from our course with Colorado Rocky Mountain School in Joshua Tree last week. This was an excellent start of a 5 day mission packed with rock knowledge and many new experiences. Big Thanks go out to our highly motivated students from Colorado (some hiked up Big Moe )Lead guide and spiritual rock master Mike D and co-instructors Matt and Andrew ? you guys rock ?

Much from team Chillino. This is a fine group of people we never get bored to work with. Highly skilled and experienced climbers and facilitators. But most importantly everybody pours their love and passion into their craft. Let's make the world a better place. Thanks for supporting our dreams together. Special thanks goes to (left to right): @iamholistic@the_cosmic_serpent@thefnanswer@mateoway88 @briahnna_music @ty_kins@sarahreynolds@gregasaurus_flex @william_helmer@beactlive@inner_ape_climbing

Roger on the sharp end. Yesterday was a great day for ECM. As it is typically hot up there – yesterday was perfect climbing weather with clear blue skies, sunshine, a nice breeze and visibility till way out to the Pacific. We climbed Leonids and Mañana… two amazing routes on the left side alab of the main face. Roger as always crushing it

@gregasaurus_flex on rocks and ropes with Stanley. He is 78 years old and still comes climbing with us once a year on a multi pitch adventure. This year we choose "Wilson regular Route" on lost Horse Wall. It's quite the adventurous zig zag route, easy but one has to be sharp with their route finding skills.