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Things are evolving. Fusionfortyseven.com is CHANGING to F47productions.com. The reason for the change is a migration to becoming more involved in aspects of production (web, film, video, story development, events). That doesn’t mean I will be doing away with the climbing side of the site – I will simply be expanding the purpose of the…

I recently modified my Bosch Bulldog hammer drill so that I can use external sealed lead-acid (SLA) 12 volt 3 Ah rechargeable batteries. This means more time drilling and less time dealing with drained batteries. Overall the process wasn’t that difficult. Just removed the handle of the drill and rewired the inside with some cord…

This is a screen capture from the National Weather Service page. I’ve always said that I’d rather it be too hot than too cold but this is crazy. Related Images:

Primal Quest is an expedition adventure race taking place right now in southern Utah. My friends Andy and Jason Magness are two members of a five member team named Jen’s Men. This is a 400 mile race involving biking, treking, paddling, orienteering, rope-work, swimming, canyoneering….even horseback riding! To date, the team has done very well…

Being a die-hard SY fan I am always psyched when they put out a new album. I don’t even OWN this yet but I’ve listened to it on their site (sonicyouth.com) and it is awesome. I think this is a very marketable album which means that they will more than likely expand their fan base.…

After weeks of him-hawing around, Patagoina has finally made up it’s mind about the Delicate Arch ascent – they want Potter to apologize for the climb. Patagonia stated that they felt the climb was inappropriate and asked for an apology. Potter, in this post on The Piton, apologizes for the shortsightedness of his actions and…

Here’s an update to the Dean Potter’s climb of the Delicate Arch. Dean Potter was interviewed on NPR. Go check it out. And there’s an article on Outside Online which you should read. In the Outside Online article Potter was quoted as saying, “I’m so in tune with rocks and nature. On any rock around…

It’s not often in climbing that we have a controversy that the press deems, “a firestorm,” but somehow they decided that this was one such issue: Dean Potter climbs Delicate Arch in Arches National Park. I got a press release from the Access Fund last week and shortly after a couple of letters to our…

This really sucks. Some guys decided it would be a good idea to trash the boulders at Quartz Mountain by adding spray paint. The State Park is now involved along with the local Sheriff’s department in finding and apprehending the turds responsible. Go to this topic on the WMCC forum or this topic on rc.com.…

I’ve had a few web design jobs lately. Just finished up another one today. So far each job has been through word-of-mouth so thanks to my friends/family for that. I’m not looking to quit my job and take up designing sites for a living. It will continue to be something I do on the side.…