venturesome krysia - Latest Comments

Re: Spring climbing at the RRG

krysia hepatica — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:00:44 -0000

Thanks Elizabeth! I hope I am going to be stronger than ever, I have heard rumors of people breaking into new grades after a hiatus...

Re: Spring climbing at the RRG

krysia hepatica — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:59:23 -0000

Thanks Laurel, that means a lot to me. I am enjoying every minute :)

Re: Spring climbing at the RRG

Laurel — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:43:24 -0000

Thanks for sharing Krysia. Reading your post made me remember my own journey thru growing as a climber and made me smile. Congrats on the progression and keep enjoying your journey!

Re: Spring climbing at the RRG

Elizabeth — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:04:31 -0000

Congrats on a successful start to the season, Krysia. Sounds like you're coming back stronger than ever. Way to push forward in the mental game.

Re: The secret to happiness is…

Shanti Pack — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:13:53 -0000

Hey Krysia, I have recently found your blog and really enjoy it - wonderful reviews and insights and I am looking forward to reading more. Contact me if you like - it would be nice to chat and maybe climb together one day :) ~Pamela

Re: The secret to happiness is…

krysia hepatica — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:15:33 -0000

I know, it is true, I am grateful for the timing. I mean, if it had to happen, at least I didn't have to miss a season outside.

Re: The secret to happiness is…

Elizabeth — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:06:54 -0000

Woohoo! So awesome to hear that you're back at it! Just in time for the outdoor climbing season. :)

Re: My semi-review of the 2012 Osprey Aura

krysia hepatica — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:52:09 -0000

I know! It was the only thing I didn't like about the older version.

Re: My semi-review of the 2012 Osprey Aura

Whitney — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:48:21 -0000

Ohh I'm excited to hear about the adjustable torso length! I like mine but the more I wear it the more I wish it were a bit longer.

Re: Review: The North Face Etip gloves

Dudescoffie — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:33:14 -0000

That's great but you didn't mention any cons about the glove

Re: venturesome krysia

krysia hepatica — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:15:44 -0000

Thanks! I hope so too. That's good advice, focus on the positive!

Re: venturesome krysia

Haley Dahle — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:34:28 -0000

Sounds like you had an awesome day!!! I love that feeling of utter physical exhaustion. Hopefully your injury will continue to heal and by the time it's rock season you'll be good to go.

I've had to take more time off from running than I'd like because of my hip problem, but luckily for me that's all it really affected. I just try to focus on other things that I CAN do, not what I CAN'T do when I'm injured.

Re: Petzl Helmet Giveaway: Comment to Win!

Cartoon123 — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:41:22 -0000

A little late for the comments, but...

I was hit while wearing a helmet in my first few years of ice climbing. Received a mild concussion. Hit again about 5yrs later, receiving a moderate concussion. That was NOT fun! Numerous close calls on rock, I consider myself a magnet for falling objects. Had I not been wearing my helmet in any incidents I think of, I would be dead. Im pretty certain if I get hit again I will no longer be climbing. My helmet goes on the second I am near a climbing area and usually does not come off until well away from any potential hazards. There have been occasions when I find it a high risk area and a partner forgot or refuses to put on their harness. I have no problems walking away and calling it a day. It is not worth it.

I find it fun to decorate my helmet with goofy gumball machine stickers. Detracts from the lack of attractiveness and starts fun conversations!

Re: Rosie’s Toesies Review

Jill, Head Geargal — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:31:49 -0000

Wow, I actually had no idea that it was important to use a foot-specific cream. Now I want to try it...what a great review!

Re: Petzl Helmet Giveaway: Comment to Win!

Andrew Forcier — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:13:48 -0000

Three concussions - two from skiing - teach you that a helmet is never optional equipment. I wear one during every activity rather than scramble my brain yet another time!

Re: Petzl Helmet Giveaway: Comment to Win!

Jason Bramlette — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:50:50 -0000

My Petzl has saved my melon more than a few times.

Re: Petzl Helmet Giveaway: Comment to Win!

Jason Prescher — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:18:24 -0000

"With age get a cage!" now that I'm climbing up in years that has been my motto!

Re: Petzl Helmet Giveaway: Comment to Win!

Ashley McIntire — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:03:44 -0000

Wow, that sounds frightening! I would have been scared too. I never wear a helmet sport climbing, but I might just start. Better safe than sorry, right?

Re: Petzl Helmet Giveaway: Comment to Win!

Melissa — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:12:19 -0000

I've worn Petzl helmets outside, mountaineering and on vertical rock and ice, to protect my brain. I've only heard of the Elia, but would be excited to try this "women's" helmet to see how the comfort and design of it would compare!

Re: Petzl Helmet Giveaway: Comment to Win!

Jessie — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:18:40 -0000

Wear a helmet to protect your noggin! :)

Re: Petzl Helmet Giveaway: Comment to Win!

Kevin Heist — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:07:40 -0000

I always always always wear a helmet. It's just stupid not to. It's not an inconvenience. Once you have it on you forget it's there. Many times I will wear a helmet even belaying on a sport route. You never know what type of rockfall may occur, or the climber may drop some gear on accident. I don't think being hit in head by a quickdraw falling from 80 feet would feel too great. The moral of the story is, you aren't any cooler or any dirtbaggier for not wearing a helmet. Put one on!

Re: The North Face 2011 Cat’s Meow Sleeping Bag

venturesome krysia — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:09:21 -0000

Thanks! Family camping is awesome.

Re: Petzl Helmet Giveaway: Comment to Win!

Karissa — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:01:01 -0000

I know someone who was wearing a helmet when struck by falling rock and, even with the helmet on, was knocked unconscious from the blow. With helmet- was unconscious, without helment- would have died. Thanks for another good reminder!

Re: The North Face 2011 Cat’s Meow Sleeping Bag

View Site — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:17:31 -0000

Awesome post, I really enjoy taking my boys camping.

Re: Petzl Helmet Giveaway: Comment to Win!

Frederick Hartray — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:32:29 -0000

No one ever goes climbing expecting a rock or a piece of equipment to fall from above. Look at the Grand Canyon it all was once solid rock but little by little rock eroded and fragments fell. Even a small pebble falling from high above can do considerable damage to ones cranium.

Frederick