outside magazine: lovin' on a rock ledge

the july 2007 issue of outside magazine has a special "how to do everything" write-up. helpful tips include: (4) brew a seasonal beer, (1) fake a sick day, & (19) create a b&w digital photo.

the best how to?

(13) shag on a portaledge

"so you've just climbed a 5.12 with a 10.0 and you're all sweaty and hot and ... ok. sometimes there's no avoiding getting it on in a tiny bit of elevated shelter. according to one anonymous (and persuasive) climber and pro photographer (no, not jimmy chin), sex on a portaledge is a beautiful thing, damnit...as with sex in a hammock, rolling around isn't an option. instead, choose one position (harnesses allowed) and commit; otherwise the 'ledge might get a bit tipsy. 'baby wipes also make things nicer,' he's proud to share."

ewwwww!

nerve.com / sex advice from rock climbers

a few weeks ago i randomly received an email from one of the editors at nerve.com. they asked me if i was interested in contributing to one of their regular columns - "sex advice from ..."

i said sure. here's a link to my answers:

http://www.nerve.com/regulars/sexadvicefrom/rockclimbers/

a bit embarassing, but way way fun.