Love these high and tight, super simple anchors. Allows for great positioning to see your follower — a must on this gorgeous, exposed climb!

@ryan_baker_zo6 on the Sword (5.6) at the Beer Walls

Requiem makes the 36th member site of the One a Month Club! We aim to make it easy, inexpensive, and accessible to support the sites you love. Access/support for as little as $1 a month.

🔗 People & Blogs: BSAG:

I have read Susanna Clarke’s book ‘Piranesi’ twice already and am currently strongly tempted by a third expedition into her startlingly vivid, unsettling world. If you ever need a perfect example of the way that books can insert a complete and yet completely unfamiliar world into your brain, this is it.

Yes yes yes. Piranesi lives full-time and rent-free in my brain.

Catching the sun’s last rays atop Chapel Pond Slab 7.11.25

A panoramic view of a mountain landscape with three people in climbing gear standing on a rocky outcrop in the foreground. They are surrounded by lush green trees. In the background, there’s a serene lake nestled among the hills and a vast mountainous area under a partly cloudy sky, with hints of sunset colors.

🎵 This is your periodic reminder that ~How I’m Feeling~ by Lauv is the best album you’ve never heard. If you think I’m wrong, hit me with yours!

David Sparks blogs about families missing moments of joy with noses buried in screens:

We often talk about how people can’t put their phones down while in line at the market, but what about during moments of joy? When taking in a theme park with your family, at the beach, or on vacation? Those moments are found solely in your immersion in the now.

Pay attention the next time you are at a place like Disneyland. Notice how many people are remarkably, yet unremarkably, not even there.

I’m surely guilty of this too from time to time, but it’s not hard to leave the phone in my pocket.

Catching the sun’s last rays atop Chapel Pond Slab 7.11.25

A climber, wearing a helmet and harness, poses with a thumbs-up on a rocky slope. Two other climbers stand nearby in a forested area under a cloudy sky. Person standing on a large rock photographing the scenic view of lush green trees and a cloudy sky with a hint of sunset light in the distance. A tranquil lake reflecting the cloudy sky sits nestled between lush green mountains under a dramatic sky suggesting an impending change in weather creating a serene and majestic natural scene. Lush green hills stretch across the landscape filled with dense forest under a cloudy sky creating a serene and expansive view. Lush green hills stretch toward distant mountains under a cloudy sky with a narrow road winding through the dense forest in a serene natural landscape.

Gorgeous day to be out on the rock. The boys followed up our hike yesterday with rock climbing today. We learned ADK and Swiss route ratings don’t always line up, but climbing is fun no matter where you do it! 🤘

@newyorkoutdoorguides @lakeplacidadk @saranaclake #Adirondacks #PerfectDayADK #HireAGuide

A rock climber in a helmet ascends a vertical rock face using a pink rope surrounded by lush green foliage under a blue sky. A person is sitting on a rock wearing a red helmet and climbing gear smiling in a forested rocky area with a coil of red rope beside them. Climber scaling rugged sandstone wall holds onto crevices wearing red helmet and harness amidst rocky terrain with safety rope and green leaves visible at the top. A person wearing a helmet climbs a steep rocky cliff using a rope amid lush green foliage under a bright sky. A climber ascends a steep rock face with a rope through a wooded area, surrounded by leafy branches and distant trees against the sky.

We love showing off the beauty of the Adirondacks to visitors to our amazing park. The Baudins, hailing from Switzerland, took a waterfall hiking tour with us yesterday, and we got to enjoy water from above (river), below (waterfall), and within (rain shower) all in a 4-hour period!

#PerfectDayADK @newyorkoutdoorguides @saranaclake #HireAGuide

🔗 ‘Moft’s MagSafe-Compatible Snap-On iPhone Stand and Wallet’ daringfireball.net

Here’s a product recommendation long in the making. Four years ago this month, Matthew Panzarino was my guest on The Talk Show and at one point he recommended Moft’s Snap-On iPhone Stand/Wallet. It uses a very clever origami-style folding design. Folded flat it kind of just looks like a leather MagSafe wallet. But folded open it works as a stand — and as a stand, it works both horizontally and vertically.

I’ve been using this as my one and only wallet for years, and I love it. Fun fidget toy in my pocket too.

I, too, have been trying to avoid the news. But if you like Apple News Games, this shortcut’s for you.

I really love the Apple News Crossword experience. Native keyboard, nice clue UI, Game Center support… But I’ve made an effort to avoid the app to reduce my anxiety.

So here’s a shortcut to open the app straight to the Puzzle’s section. Only one instruction!
icloud.com/shortcuts/55c13ff1b

🆕📝 Pouring One Out for Pocket

The app that’s helped me save and read thousands of articles has bitten the dust.

I feel like I’m pretty good at email already, but I found a few things to learn from this video even just skipping around in it. (Bonus was the joy the guy had in learning about keyboard shortcuts and Things task capturing.)

Peregrine Falcons are just the coolest.

Thanks Jim! 🫶 It was a great way to spend the 4th of July, with two new friends out in the woods! Can’t wait to do Marshall together soon!

Review text from Jim Kahler praising Jarrod for guiding a hiking trip. The review highlights Jarrod’s resourcefulness, friendliness, and problem-solving during a challenging hike up Mt. Redfield and Cliff Mt.

A quiet morning at Lake Colden 6.5.25

Wooden beams create a barrier across a calm lake reflecting adjacent forests and distant mountains under a clear sky. Rocky ground and small plants surround the structure.

Our 3-day backpacking trip to summit Cliff & Redfield was a super success! Jim has had a few years off hiking high peaks, but he’s determined to become a #46er this summer with only 3 peaks left now that we’ve crossed off the formidable Cliff and Redfield! And to do them with his daughter, @imjessicakahler (peaks 10 and 11 for her!), is something special. We enjoyed two picturesque nights at Lake Colden, and as ideal trail conditions as you can expect for the ADK. There were many challenges — we had to doctor up both of Jess’ boots! — but found ourselves up to the task. Can’t wait for our next ones!

@newyorkoutdoorguides @lakeplacidadk @saranaclake @adirondack46ers_ #Adirondacks #PerfectDayADK #HireAGuide

A superb day to be above Chapel Pond on Tilman’s Arete. Today, Aurelia took a big step in her climbing career by proving she’s competent belayer for both top rope and lead. This opens up new climbing venues for us as she continues along her progression. And, of course she made quick work of the variations on Tilman’s first pitch. Can’t wait to see what she sends next!

@newyorkoutdoorguides @lakeplacidadk #Adirondacks #PerfectDayADK #HireAGuide

A climber ascends a steep rock face using ropes surrounded by lush greenery and trees on a bright day. A rock climber ascends a vertical cliff using a rope on a clear day. Green foliage surrounds the cliff face under a partly cloudy sky. A person wearing a helmet stands at the base of a rock face holding climbing ropes while surrounded by trees and climbing gear on a forested hillside. Rocky cliff overlooks a calm body of water bordered by a sandy shoreline amidst dense green forest under a clear blue sky.

Congrats to Derrick who started his @adirondack46ers_ journey today on Cascade & Porter! These quintessential starter peaks give a great taste of the views and adventures (and mud) to come. We enjoyed bluebird skies and even sunnier conversation on hiking, goals, and life. I can’t wait till we hit the trail again!

A person wearing a gray shirt and khaki pants stands on a large rock, while another person in a red shirt and sunglasses poses in the foreground with a thumbs-up gesture. They are outdoors on a sunny day, with evergreen trees and mountains visible in the background.

When the forecast is wrong about the sunshine, you supplement it was sunny smiles! Diane and Kevin did awesome on our hike up Tabletop Mountain today, tagging another peak on their #46er journey. The miles flew by with our conversation and camaraderie. I already can’t wait for our next one!

Three hikers stand on a rocky surface at a forested mountaintop, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in hiking gear, and one holds a trekking pole. Behind them is a sign that reads “Tabletop Mt.” Tall trees surround the area.

Well, Scott, I think you achieved everything you set out to! Climb on real rock. ✅ Solidify lead belay technique. ✅ Study up on basic multi-pitching skills like cleaning trad gear, efficient belay changeovers, and rappelling. ✅ Get a taste of the classic Keene routes and crags. ✅ It was a roaring success and your positive attitude and eagerness to learn and try new things made our time together an absolute joy! Until next time, my friend!

Get a first-person view of our climb up the Regular Route on Chapel Pond Slab and a few climbs at Jewels and Gems. Both spots are real treats with their quality and quick approaches right off the road!

🍿 Just watched: F1 The Movie

Poster for “F1 The Movie” directed by Joseph Kosinski, set to release in 2025. The poster features images of various characters, a racetrack, and a racing car with the F1 logo. The review text beside it describes the movie as a “somewhat predictable, but a (heh) wild ride all the way through,” noting it is “super fun to watch in a theater” with impressive cinematography and good acting. Rating: Two thumbs up.

Sorry it’s low-res, but I was pretty impressed with Apple’s Clean Up feature in Photos today. I wanted a more professional version of this image for my website, and Apple Photos did a great job removing my clients being goofy in the background with no fuss. 👍

Animated image of three men on a mountaintop, flashing between the two people in the background being visible or removed from via in Apple Photos.

David Smith: ‘Considerations for New iOS Versions’

My general approach is to only increase my requirement once the new download rate drops to a percent or so. The technical and practical benefits become justifiable to me once I’m only loosing that many users. Otherwise it feels like I’m doing something to make my technical life a bit easier but my business meaningfully worse.

I love David’s analytical, measured approach to these things. Makes good sense. Check out his charts!

I’m so proud of Scott who had a mega day on his first outing going from gym climbing to real outdoor rock. He got a taste of everything, soaking up as much knowledge as possible about working up different rock textures, crack climbing, following and cleaning trad gear, and rappelling. Today was a primer for our main objective: a long multi-pitch climb on Friday. We explored many picturesque and popular climbs like Seven Ounces, Afternoon Delight, and Shipton’s Voyage!

For our educational courses, we always meet our guests at their level, providing a solid foundation of risk management and technical skills, and then we follow their lead on whatever they want to learn more about. Scott got in a little extra gear placement theory and anchor building practice so he could understand how our belay transitions will flow as we head up the Chapel Pond Slab on Friday. What an awesome day!

Book your own guided rock climb or skills course on our website!

A man with a helmet and tattoos is rock climbing a steep cliff. He’s wearing a gray t-shirt and shorts, and is secured with climbing gear. There’s a rope running horizontally across the rock face, and he’s using both hands for grip. The surroundings are lush with green foliage.