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kevinsaddictions

Trad climber
calgary, alberta
Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 28, 2009 - 01:39am PT
In colder climates, for example Canada, indoor climbing during the winter will give you that edge needed for summer 5.12+ climbing. This is a sample of my winter training regime. Here in Alberta you are pretty well guaranteed 8 months of snow before the regular climbing season begins. Don’t get me wrong, you can slip in some days here and there during Chinooks, but they are inconsistent and irregular. This training regime works great for me; my first climbs of the year are often in the 12c range (on good days this includes onsite!). I am by no means a naturally good climber. I only accomplish these grades with hard work. If you want more tips on training you may find this link helpful. http://www.kevinsaddictions.com/the-winter-training-guide-for-five-twelve-climbing.php
Russ Walling

Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
Oct 28, 2009 - 01:44am PT
This training regime works great for me; my first climbs of the year are often in the 12c range (on good days this includes onsite!). I am by no means a naturally good climber.

So, would it be safe to say a climber who is *somewhat* of a "naturally good climber" could start the season off with some 13c/d stuff using your methods?
Captain...or Skully

Social climber
Idaho, also. Sorta, kinda mostly, Yeah.
Oct 28, 2009 - 01:48am PT
There's somethin' amiss with my liquor & donuts regime?
Holy Crap!
Well, there IS the occasional pizza.
Winter is for Hill slidin', ain't it?

AND the occasional pizza.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
Oct 28, 2009 - 02:42am PT
Kevins a dic to ions and protons and various other supple particles. Lots of 12 0z. curls and wrist twists are what gets me through a soggy Seattle winter. Don't worry. Everything is as it should be. Live Upfull.
kevinsaddictions

Trad climber
calgary, alberta
Topic Author's Reply - Nov 4, 2009 - 06:41pm PT
You guys are right I definitely forgot to ad the beer and donuts. Unfortunately they are the vary reason that I am not a naturally good climber. The grade doesn’t really matter you will improve at your own pace. Proudly I have a drinking problem and I don’t need the Calgary Mtn Club’s help.
orange crush

Boulder climber
ca
Nov 4, 2009 - 08:20pm PT
Sounds like a great training plan but, here in cali winter is the prime sending time, and summer is training time
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Nov 4, 2009 - 08:47pm PT
Ahhh, heeeeelll no!
Reilly

Mountain climber
Monrovia, CA
Nov 4, 2009 - 08:48pm PT
Don Whillans just rolled over in his grave, sigh.
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Nov 4, 2009 - 08:49pm PT
So did Warren Harding....
marv

Mountain climber
Bay Area
Nov 4, 2009 - 10:34pm PT
"In terms of diet, abuse the coffee if you are not feeling energetic."

Check.

"Masturbate furiously to the Bromantic rhythms and melodies of Hall and Oates."

Check-plus.
hoipolloi

climber
A friends backyard with the neighbors wifi
Nov 4, 2009 - 11:23pm PT
add some photos to that website and you would have a grade A training guide it looks like.

thanks for sharing it. unfortunately I fall into that California thing...I will probably put in as much time climbing this winter as I did in Spring and Fall! I train on the weekdays a little..
kevinsaddictions

Trad climber
calgary, alberta
Topic Author's Reply - Nov 5, 2009 - 12:20pm PT
Masturbating furiously should be saved for one sleep after your work out as it will deplete your valuable protein reserves. Hoipolloi, I wish I lived in California and I will definitely add pics to my training page. Thanks..
kevinsaddictions

Trad climber
calgary, alberta
Topic Author's Reply - Nov 5, 2009 - 03:42pm PT
I’m curious. What do you guys do for training and how often do you train if at all?
Jingy

Social climber
Flatland, Ca
Nov 5, 2009 - 03:43pm PT
keep climbing through the winter.. and the pain!
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