🔗 ‘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.

🆕📝 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.

Nick Heer, pxlnv.com:

This is not the only time Apple has promoted its services through push notifications and in-app banners, and it is far from the only company doing this. It is tacky — yet the only surprising thing about it is how it is possible for a multi-trillion-dollar company to still feel like a sellout.

Let’s chat about this Bowline on a Bight master point anchor! What do you like about it? What could be improved?

🏅Bonus points: Can you name the climb and pitch?

🪢 I like this setup because it’s quick and easy to build (can be preset on the ground), makes efficient use of material, and is easy to adjust with the clove hitch to share the load. The master point is obvious and easy to clip, and it works particularly well with offset bolts like this. I don’t do fixed-point lead belays often, but it would be ideal for that use case as well.

⏫ One downside is that the shelf is less obvious and easy to use.

✅ Oh, and it’s easy to get undone at the end of the day.

How to tie: youtu.be/3N930_jt5… Or learn hands-on with us: onwardguides.com

#anchoroftheday

Climbing gear securely attaches to a rock face using carabiners and a rope. The setup includes chains and bolts, suggesting a climbing anchor in an outdoor rocky environment.

Post-storm rainbow over some cloudy peaks. Peak beauty.

A rainbow arcs across a cloudy sky above a tree-lined lakeside with distant mountains providing a scenic backdrop.

They survived!! Kudos to @raybanmeta on their glasses being surprisingly rugged. Mine took a 30-meter (~100-foot) tumble down a rock face when I was out guiding a multi-pitch rock climb. (Totally my fault, I perched them on my shirt collar and then leaned over the edge.) Neither lens was damaged, and after a little rest and recharge in their case, they work perfectly fine!

BTW, these are my secret weapon for capturing awesome moments while my guests are climbing, all while keeping my hands safely on their rope. And you get a copy of all the shots when you book an adventure with @onwardguides.

📸: @baker_media24

Climber wearing a bright green helmet and sunglasses grasps a rope while scaling a rocky surface with lush green forest in the background.

Another fun (sweltering 🥵) morning at Tilman’s Arete, followed by a refreshing jump in Chapel Pond! We got Matt on his first multi-pitch and trying out Top Rope Soloing. Thanks for the great time, Matt and Ryan!

@newyorkoutdoorguides @lakeplacidadk @adirondackclimberscoalition #Adirondacks #PerfectDayADK #HireAGuide

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Two great days of climbing at Chapel Pond with @saw_dust_ery! The Slab, Shipton’s Arete, and Tilman’s Arete all provided lovely routes and opportunities for fun onsights. Summer rock is a gooo! 🤘

A climber ascends a steep rock face using a rope in a forested mountainous area with dense green trees below. Legs in climbing shoes rest against a steep rocky cliff with a vivid green forest seen below. The person wears khaki shorts and a harness, indicating they are rock climbing. A person wearing a helmet and backpack climbs a large rocky surface using a rope surrounded by lush green forest. A climber ascends a large rock face using ropes wearing a helmet and yellow jacket amidst lush green foliage under a clear blue sky. Rocky cliff rises above a forested valley with a winding river below under a partly cloudy sky mountainous landscape extending into the distance Two smiling individuals stand on a rocky ledge overlooking a lush green valley with a lake below wearing outdoor gear in a hiking setting. The person on the left is wearing a cap with visible text TAHANDUS MOUNTAINEERS SUPPLY CO. The shirt reads NOLINKMOLE HARD CIDER. A person wearing a blue helmet climbs a rocky cliff face using a rope surrounded by dense green forest beside a calm river. A person wearing climbing gear and a helmet ascends a rock face. A rope is attached for safety. The climber is surrounded by a lush forest with a river visible below. A climber scales a rugged rock face surrounded by green foliage. The rope links climber to ground, with sunlight filtering through tree branches, creating intricate shadows on the rock surface. A climber ascends a steep rock face using a rope in a forested outdoor setting under a clear blue sky. A climber ascends a steep rocky cliff, secured by a green rope fastened with carabiners, surrounded by lush green trees overlooking a tranquil body of water below. Two shirtless men wearing helmets stand on a rock ledge smiling with climbing gear in a forested area overlooking a river below.

Michael and Alex has such a great time backpacking that they wanted to experience the Adirondacks through another medium: rock climbing! We had an excellent morning at Tillman’s Arete above Chapel Pond!

A person is rock climbing on a large, sloped rock face. They are secured with a climbing rope and wearing a helmet and harness. The rock surface is rough and uneven, with some cracks and patches of vegetation. Green trees can be seen at the top and edges of the rock face under a cloudy sky.

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