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Shared on my blog and will donate later today!

wow, so sweet, we love you too!!!!!!! looking forward to crafting and stick clipping, er...climbing this week :)))

Wow, that place looks so lush and beautiful! The stone is perfect looking. I bet if you can get around the weather, it's rad! Love all the moss growing on the boulders, it's probably like a first ascent everytime you clean it off :)

I stayed at the Climber's Ranch once about 7 or 8 years ago. It was a very fun, very memorable experience. I met people from all over the world, and it was so comfortable. I was so impressed with the cabin, the dish pit outside, the library (ESPECIALLY the library!), the little climbing wall, etc. I highly recommend this to any traveling climber, and offering to lend a hand probably adds another amazing element!

Awww, look at those cute girls and that sweet Sparky Sparks. We loved having you! Would love to have some of your readers involved too :)

Dig it! Thanks for sharing. Seems like the kind of music that is good to sip coffee to on a rainy morning, or have at an intimate dinner party. Need to borrow it!

Wow, Lyon looks amazing, and I too LOVE graffiti shots.

I <3 Rachel!

Thansk so much for getting the word out! Keep the votes coming guys! Thanks!

Fabulous trip report and photos! I really love bishop and your post reminds me of the many reasons why.

Nice job on all of your hard sends, and that ankle pic is gnar-gnar...ouch. Hope you are loving Font!

Looking strong and hot girl! Have fun, jealous over here :)

Nice selection of classics. I am looking so forward to hearing about Font and seeing some photos!

Thank you Rachel for the link to my blog! You have far more readership than I, so it would be great if it inspired others to rescue/foster/adopt a shelter animal!

Fantastic pics! How do you deal with dogs there? I guess you were staying at a house, huh? Otherwise, you can't bring them there, right?

Nice shots, crankin' lady!

How is Bishop? I hope you are loving it and things are carefree and fun!

Personally, while I think that your post raises some good points, I think that many climbing companies are looking for people who are out there not only perhaps pushing 'numbers' but also those who are friendly, approachable, PSYCHED, and are in the media (not just limited to 'hot flashes' but those who end up in photos, sometimes even because they climb w/ friends who happen to be outdoor photogs). I think it would be a super boring day when the only sponsored climbers are hard men/women who climb a certain grade. Many people that are 'sponsored' are doing more than just shlogging shoes, ropes, cams, etc, they are volunteering at events like HERA, or teaching classes to beginners or children, or are not afraid to walk up to people and introduce themselves and strike up a conversation. Some people may enjoy doing comps or shoe demos, which help get their company's name/image out there, and maybe others are known more locally in their climbing community. There are many parameters of sponsorship, not just pure ability. Many times it's the people who just aren't afraid to ask, as in, 'hey, I'm living on the road for a while, would you be willing to send me some gear and I can test/review/wear it, etc.' Also, nowadays it seems, most climbers, sponsored or not, are blogging, etc. I know this is definitely encouraged as social networking is pretty much making the world go round.

Alot of hardmen and women aren't sponsored because they just don't really care. Again, sometimes it's the squeaky wheel so to speak. The system ain't perfect, but hey, it's just climbing! I think to quote that one famous quote, the best climber in the room is the one having the most fun!

And that is what it's all about! Lovin' the pooch pics, they are enjoying themselves too I see!

Whoa...I think there is some kind of tech bug...when I click on my name, it goes to some weird bible thing instead of my blog address, which is what I always type in...any problems with bugs lately Rach?

I love that series too. I like the other one too, where they go into the booth, shoot, I can't remember what it's called, but I always seem to cry like a baby! Is it Story Corp? Well, whatever, how's Hueco? Do you love it? Tell Mike P. hi for me too!

I just got back from NY, been workin, workin, workin. Today is my day off, but my stupid car is back in the shop, and I'm lazy and don't feel like doing anything.

I need a roadtrip!!!!

We're back down in Kanab this weekend, can't wait to play with dogs!

I love LRC! It's the best, isn't it? I remember our stay there, though brief, was so much fun, and soooo cold. We met a really nice guy who invited us to his parents house, gave us a hot shower, filled us up with food and organic groceries and beer for the road...Southern hospitality cannot be beat!

Holy crap, I feel like a loser...

Just kidding, Rach, you are such an inspriation...exactly what is a Public Equity Valuation? Should I be working on this?

I have no doubt you will dispatch everything on this list with ease. I gotta go work on my list now!

hi rach,

just checkin in, so glad you got your 'volunteer fix' over the holidays, i'm sure it was more than appreciated, and sometimes when you are on the road you feel like you need a little more purpose. glad you were able to do something fun and rewarding. my bf trip was canceled...mom had an emergency, you can read about it on my blog. all is well though, hopefully she'll be home tomorrow and i'll be back in slc by 1.20.

lil chicka

I think someone also told me something about a "FEED" or "FOOD" bag that they do, where they donate food to a child's family as well...did you see that Rach, or am I thinking of another company? Anyways, awesome idea, I think it's an awesome, socially responsible company.

Ceebs is the cutest ever!!!!

Nice Rocktown pics, I so love the climbing there, glad your enjoying it. I only wish there was some kind of pit toilet (it was kind of ewwwww-y there, lots of people with not the best waste disposal plans, and a better road would be cool. Isn't the bouldering there so fun??? Have you found the air hockey table at the rec center? Best time waster ever!

Ok, I kinda feel like an old grandpa here, but I think this tweetily stuff is beyond me...I would say you are beyond an amateur tech geek, look at all the cool stuff on your sidebar!!