http://fiveten.com/ http://fiveten.com/images/stories/NewBox_black.png http://fiveten.com/ http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10077-penoles-mexican-boulder-area http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10077-penoles-mexican-boulder-area To talk about the history of Peñoles is not easy since it is a place with much past, in fact more past than present. First of all, Peñoles is located in Chihuahua the largest state of México. Peñoles emerged from different cultures; many years ago this place was the route and shelter for nomads from different tribes traveling across the American continent. It was also a stopping place for nomads and traders which lived in boulders painting rocks and carving arrows. Seemingly for a long period of time a community lived in Peñoles using boulders as houses.... ]]> Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:21:00 -0400 10077 2010-08-28 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10077_1000097_1282972887.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10077_blogggggsueoescalando_1282972888.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10077_sueobrujapeols_1282972888.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10077_peñoles 5.10intento_1282972889.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10077_byn_1282972889.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10077_elpajaro_1282972890.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10076-matthew-barnes-tells-us-the-difference-between-the-chase-and-freerunnerv2 http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10076-matthew-barnes-tells-us-the-difference-between-the-chase-and-freerunnerv2 I thought this might be helpful to some others, so i decided to post the question, and my response! Please let me know if I can be of any help to any of you! ]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:21:00 -0400 10076 2010-08-27 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10076_free510_1282944085.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10076_Chase510_1282944085.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10075-the-new-ones-at-serra-da-piedade http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10075-the-new-ones-at-serra-da-piedade We've been climbing up at Serra da Piedade, home to Amnesia.  At first sight, the mountain which the boulders sit seems small but when driving up you quickly realize that the mountain is huge and littered with rocks.  We walked around for a couple hours and found numerous boulders of shapes and sizes- roofs, aretes, slabs, big, small, you name it... ]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:15:00 -0400 10075 2010-08-27 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10075_1_1282925709.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10075_2_1282925709.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10075_3_1282925709.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10075_4_1282925709.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10075_5_1282925709.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10075_6_1282925710.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10074-rodellar-2010 http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10074-rodellar-2010 Après un mois à Rodellar, voici un petit résumé du séjour. Je découvre Rodellar et l'ambiance du camping pour la première fois. Beaucoup de belges sont présents et il y a donc toujours une bonne ambiance. Sinon le cadre est magnifique: les vautours, les paysages, les falaises, les colonnettes,... ]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:56:00 -0400 10074 2010-08-27 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10074_defaultnoimage_1283186361.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10073-supertopo-reviews-the-anasazi-vcs http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10073-supertopo-reviews-the-anasazi-vcs Chris McNamara from SuperTopo Gear Reviews takes a look at the 5.10® Anasazi VCS, one of the most popular climbing shoes on the market. Watch the video and take a look at the great thing he had to say about this classic Five Ten® climbing shoe. "This is one of the best climbing shoes on the market and one of the most popular among experienced climbers. I call them my 'secret weapons.' For years I have reached for them every time I did a climb at my limit...What stands out is the precision edging these shoes have... ]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:21:00 -0400 10073 2010-08-26 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10073_Picture1_1282836062.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10073_Picture2_1282836062.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10073_Picture3_1282836063.png http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10072-great-video-from-ace-photographer-and-base-jumper-atle-dahl http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10072-great-video-from-ace-photographer-and-base-jumper-atle-dahl Alte Dahl stars as the B.A.S.E. Jumper in this commercial... make sure to check out the 5.10's on his feet! ]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:36:00 -0400 10072 2010-08-25 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10072_Picture4_1282761364.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10072_Picture6_1282761365.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10072_Picture7_1282761365.png http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10071-amnesia http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10071-amnesia Yesterday, after a long drive to the huge metropolis of Belo Horizonto on Sunday, we got an early start to check out a classic power boulder from Felipe called Amnesia.  I warmed up and checked the moves... I was surprised on how the boulder suited my style.  Compression, steep, about 45 degrees, and small holds.  It's 8 moves long so it's quick to the point.  You have to hit the moves perfectly with no hesitation.  Bouldering at it's finest. ]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:19:00 -0400 10071 2010-08-25 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10071_Amesia1_1282760377.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10071_amnesia3_1282760377.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10071_Esperanzaproject_1282760377.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10071_Amnesia_1282760378.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10070-paul-robinson-completes-second-send-of-a-v15 http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10070-paul-robinson-completes-second-send-of-a-v15 Paul Robinson managed the second ascent of Monkey Wedding, v15, in Rocklands—stay tuned for more info! ]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:42:00 -0400 10070 2010-08-25 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10070_defaultnoimage_1282758162.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10069-five-ten-cranworx-2010-bc-update http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10069-five-ten-cranworx-2010-bc-update Crankworx is a premier event on the MTB bicyclist calendar. Held in Whistler, British Columbia, the event includes every discipline in the gravity segment of the market. Crankworx is a two week event with the major events kicking into gear on the second week. Team Five Ten arrived on Wednesday of the second week to set up our 10’x10’ pop-up tent of the second week. Just in time to see the Gravity DH race down A-Line happen. Timing of arrival was perfect as the crowds of spectators and racers would only build from here. Our tent location was excellent... ]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:02:00 -0400 10069 2010-08-25 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10069_Picture1_1282758078.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10069_Picture5_1282758078.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10069_Picture2_1282758078.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10069_Picture3_1282758078.png http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10068-jack-readings-2010-crankworx-video http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10068-jack-readings-2010-crankworx-video Check out this video of Jack Reading's 2010 Crankworx exploits. ]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:34:00 -0400 10068 2010-08-25 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10068_Picture1_1282754066.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10068_Picture2_1282754066.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10068_Picture3_1282754066.png http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10067-national-team-training-camp http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10067-national-team-training-camp Just got back from Atlanta. Again. This time, I was there for the US National Team Training camp set up by Claudiu Videscelu, the US Team coach. The camp was six days long at Stone Summit, and everyone there was climbing at a level that pushed everyone to try harder on every single climb. ]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:01:00 -0400 10067 2010-08-25 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10067_NationalsFinal2_1282716068.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10067_stonesummitsmall_1282716339.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10067_Ashima13a_1282716068.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10067_Speedhold_1282716068.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10066-the-automator http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10066-the-automator Things looked a little bleak when I learned that I would be taking classes for June and July, but this one has turned out to be one of the better summers of my life. Back in July, I started climbing outside again and managed to tick a few great problems at Mt. Evans (Clear Blue Skies and No More Greener Grasses). Last week, I completed The Automator V13 in Rocky Mountain National Park. It was one of my most significant sends thus far, and while it always feels good to complete a project, this success was a little sweeter... ]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:28:00 -0400 10066 2010-08-25 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10066_defaultnoimage_1282756261.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10064-510-freeriders-worn-by-downhill-skateboarding-champion http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10064-510-freeriders-worn-by-downhill-skateboarding-champion Martin Siegrist successfully defended his European Champion title in Downhill Skateboarding beginning of August in Insul Germany - using 5.10 Freerider shoes. ]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:18:00 -0400 10064 2010-08-24 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10064_395_1282663132.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10064_39513n_1282663132.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10064_2384581882438n_1282663133.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10064_6584759n_1282663133.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10063-brazil-update http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10063-brazil-update O Dia Santo Yesterday after enjoying a slow morning with the crew in Sao Bento we headed out late for some climbing. First up was the area Aranha, named after a local climber who apparently looks like a spider. Probably not the best name to have, especially in an area with huge caves everywhere...anyway, the climbing is great! ]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:26:00 -0400 10063 2010-08-24 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10063_Nate_1282659978.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10063_IMG2871editado_1282659978.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10061-article-from-ethan-pringle http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10061-article-from-ethan-pringle Ethan Pringle, The Wheel of Life, and why grades can(‘t) be ignored "When I was 11 or 12 years old, I cared a lot more about grades than I do now. I was more (outwardly) competitive, especially around other strong kids my age. I think I said some pretty stupid and egotistical things back then. Luckily I can’t remember what they were. Not that I don’t care at all about grades now. I’d be lying if I said I don’t think about the number/letter combination attached to a difficult piece of rock I want to... ]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:23:00 -0400 10061 2010-08-23 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10061_ethanpringle1_1282602188.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10060-tahnee-seagrave-wins-in-italy http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10060-tahnee-seagrave-wins-in-italy Another great weekend with a visit to Italy for the iXS Downhill Cup in Pila. We last visited Pila in 2005 to watch Vanessa Quin take part in the World Cup there. The WC track has not changed much but it was still a fast and demanding course. After dominating her rivals in qualifying, Tahnée went on to take the Junior win in the finals. ]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:55:00 -0400 10060 2010-08-23 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10060_Picture2_1282600510.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10060_Picture3_1282600510.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10060_Picture4_1282600510.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10060_Picture5_1282600510.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10060_Picture6_1282600510.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10060_Picture7_1282600510.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10060_Picture8_1282600511.png http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10056-keep-your-eye-on-the-prize http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10056-keep-your-eye-on-the-prize Padding Your Quiver With Cool Tricks! #1: Eye on the Prize. One of the first things I was taught as a young figure skater and downhill skier was "where the eyes go, the body will follow." It is a truism for any sport. If you are tearing down a single-track on your mountain bike and you see an obstacle such as a tree or rock and you stare it down, you will be rewarded with a head-on collision. Fix your gaze on the gap between, and you might just get a "get out of jail free card!"... ]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:11:00 -0400 10056 2010-08-23 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10056_ArielfunkedupSketch_1282583485.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10056_stefkadynos_1282583485.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10056_EOLisaCircTrik1_1282583485.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10056_EOSasoclose_1282583485.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10055-we-love-the-savant-and-were-happy-to-report-that-everyone-else-does-too http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10055-we-love-the-savant-and-were-happy-to-report-that-everyone-else-does-too FreshAirJunkie reviews the 2010 Savant outdoor shoe. "The Savant from Five Ten® is a multi-purpose shoe that’s built like a sneaker, but it has the performance qualities of an approach shoe." ]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:35:00 -0400 10055 2010-08-23 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10055_415201_1282577727.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10053-go-team http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10053-go-team Go team! ]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:39:00 -0400 10053 2010-08-23 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10053_IMG0517b_1282556349.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10052-sicklinescom-reviews-the-freeriders http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/10052-sicklinescom-reviews-the-freeriders SickLines.com takes the time to test and review the Five Ten Freeriders. Check out what they had to say about them. "Five Ten shoes are pretty ubiquitous when it comes to the downhill and freeride scene. You see everyone from World Cup professionals to weekend warriors rocking 5.10 Stealth rubber...."[The Freeriders] gripped heads and tails above any other offerings on the market if you’re after a sticky soled shoe. The traction we got from the shoes was very reliable and gives confidence in rough and technical sections of trail. When you start blasting through rough chunder or... ]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:56:00 -0400 10052 2010-08-20 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/10052_407001_1282334208.jpg