Latest news from DPM http://deadpointmag.com/ Copyright 2009 Dead Point Magazine. All Rights Reserved. Do you need an internship to finish your degree in journalism but still want to have time to climb? This might be your gig. Gain 1st hand journalism and computer media experience @ DPM and get credit for it! http://deadpointmag.com/news/57-intern--dpm.php Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:51:46 EST Last month, DPM announced it was starting a monthly video contest. Each month, a video would be chosen by a panel of judges and cash or prizes would be awarded to the videographer. http://deadpointmag.com/news/54-ringing-in-the-new-year-with-cash-money.php Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:38:25 EST The holiday season is a relaxing break for some, but for others, it is a time to get down to business. This is when college kids hit the road to Hueco or other winter hot spots for premium temps and an elevated amplitude brought on by friendly competitive http://deadpointmag.com/news/53-holidays-are-for-sending.php Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:05:19 EST He was a legendary dirtbagger who lived in Yosemite year round in spite of regulations preventing it. He was seen as the king of Yosemite's lifers and is considered a father to big wall climbing. http://deadpointmag.com/news/52-chongo.php Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:17:19 EST The climbing around Santa Linya in Spain has seen a lot of attention lately and rightfully so. The limestone cliffs are still being developed and the amazing sport routes have drawn the attention of rock climbing’s top athletes. http://deadpointmag.com/news/51-la-mierda-santa-que-este-lugar-es-rad.php Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:07:20 EST She has mesmerized the climbing community for nearly three decades. She was a four-time champion of the TV series Survival of the Fittest, which helped finance her nomadic lifestyle. In 1991, she was the first women to climb 5.14, and in 1992, she became http://deadpointmag.com/news/50-little-herc.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:50:22 EST Come On! Hearing about Chris Sharma is becoming a bit like hearing about the economy on today's news. He is in climbing media as frequently as Paris Hilton appears in sex tapes. http://deadpointmag.com/news/49-sharmas-coup-detat.php Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:31:04 EST The annual Boat Rock Outdoor Bouldering Competition/Fundraiser is quickly approaching. The annual event will take place on Jan 10th 2009, and will help the Southeastern Climber's Coalition raise money for the ongoing education project which brings young http://deadpointmag.com/news/48-rock-the-boat.php Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:18:17 EST It's no secret that the Southeastern US has some of the best rock climbing in the country. Grassroots organizations like the Southeastern Climbers Coalition and the Carolina Climbers Coalition are gaining and preserving access to this treasure in a uniqu http://deadpointmag.com/news/47-heart-of-stone--full-length-movie.php Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:17:42 EST Touted as the last great punk band, The Kills sound is a culmination of synth, goth, hard guitar riffs, and edgy lyrics spit by the guttery voice of American vocalist Alison Mosshart "VV" and band mate Jamie Hince "Hotel." http://deadpointmag.com/news/46-music--the-kills.php Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:35:40 EST Snow fell on Chattanooga, Tennessee on Saturday, December 6th while a crash pad toting mob infiltrated the Stone Fort boulder field. They came by bus, grinding their way up the ever steep and serpentine road leading to Mont Lake, home of the last stop on http://deadpointmag.com/news/45-triple-crown--the-stone-fort.php Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:13:31 EST The bouldering season in Bishop is off to a strong start. Former testpiece problems seem to fall with ease these days as the next generation of strong boulderers has taken standards to new heights. http://deadpointmag.com/news/44-the-pooch-in-the-maze-of-death.php Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:45:58 EST Charles Morris carefully pours polyurethane into a foam mold. He is wearing a full white body suit and gas mask. The radio is on, tuned to a local rock station. This mold is one of hundreds that Morris will pour in the next two days... http://deadpointmag.com/news/43-inside-project.php Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:03:27 EST The SCC is at it again... expanding your climbing opportunities in the deep South. http://deadpointmag.com/news/42-secret-crag-x.php Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:22:01 EST Daniel Woods recently completed a trip to Rumney in an attempt to claim the $1000 dollar bounty DPM placed on the second ascent of Vasya's JAWS 2, aka Broken Jaws. Although reportedly close on the second ascent, his attempts on JAWS 2 were thwarted... http://deadpointmag.com/news/41-daniel-woods-does-the-fly-14d-v14.php Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:37:15 EST Hailing from the campus of North Carolina Central University, the one time trio of Little Brother has launched their newest album, Justus for All. The album is noticeable absent of one time member and producer, 9th Wonder, who parted from the group shortl http://deadpointmag.com/news/40-music--little-brother.php Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:24:02 EST Fifty Words for Pump has been receiving a string of ascents lately. This is partly due to an easier sequence found just a few feet right of the original line. To make the new sequence safer, Mike Doyle added two bolts, with the blessing of the route's eq http://deadpointmag.com/news/39-50-words-for-punk.php Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:09:08 EST Inclement warm temperatures continued this weekend in Alabama, as nearly 400 climbers converged on the unique rock formations of the southeast bouldering mecca HP40, for the second stop on the Triple Crown Bouldering Series. http://deadpointmag.com/news/38-triple-crown-series--horse-pens-40.php Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:52:45 EST They call him the Tiger Woods of climbing, and he receives as much media attention as Paris Hilton at a PETA convention. Chris Sharma exploits are on every climbing forum and climbing media outlet in the world, and for good reason. http://deadpointmag.com/news/37-sharma-ravages-the-red-river-gorge.php Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:48:32 EDT Ethan Pringle has repeated the Eldo trad line Iron Monkey 14a. Iron Monkey is arguably the second hardest single trad pitch in North America. First put up in 2006 by Matt Segal, Iron Monkey ascends a thin seam up a 30-degree overhang in the Kloof Alcove.. http://deadpointmag.com/news/36-spanking-the-iron-monkey.php Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:26:41 EDT La Sportiva N.A. has launched a new social media web community today called LIVE. This new portal combines all of La Sportiva's new media and social media and highlights grassroots efforts in the climbing, hiking and... http://deadpointmag.com/news/35-la-sportiva-goes-live.php Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:27:47 EDT Last week, over six hundred climbers pulled pockets and dropped coin at the 3rd annual Rocktoberfest in the Red River Gorge. Tents, music, the Sender Film Festival, and climbers from all over the world converged on the Red River Gorge in an effort to help http://deadpointmag.com/news/34-rocktoberfest.php Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:37:13 EDT Evolv has teamed up with Dead Point Magazine to put you into a FREE pair of climbing shoes. Four winners will receive their choice of Evolv Pontas or Hera climbing shoes... http://deadpointmag.com/news/33-free-shoes.php Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:57:28 EDT Switzerland is quickly emerging as the next hotbed of bouldering. First put on the map with the groundbreaking ascent of Radja V14, by Fred Nicole, Switzerland is attracting top athletes from around the globe wishing to make their own mark on bouldering' http://deadpointmag.com/news/31-neutral-territory.php Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:12:51 EDT A brilliant weather window opened above the town of Boone, NC for the annual Hound Ears Bouldering Competition. Part of the Triple Crown Series, Hound Ears marks the first stop on the outdoor competition series which is aimed at raising money and awarenes http://deadpointmag.com/news/30-2008-hound-ears-competition.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:45:45 EDT Written shortly after the 2006 Hound Ears event, Tobias Beard takes a look at youth, muscle, and obsession in the sport of bouldering. Stay tuned for the latest Hound Ears Coverage. http://deadpointmag.com/news/29-an-hour-and-a-half-left-to-shit-on-your-dreams.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:54:31 EDT Joe Kinder has been ripping the limestone apart in Rifle, CO. Recently, he repeated the Tommy Caldwell testpiece Kryptonite. DPM had the opprotunity to talk to Joe about Kryptonite, grades, and the progression of the sport... http://deadpointmag.com/news/28-fireside-chat-with-joe-kinder.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:59:41 EDT There seems to be no stopping Chris Sharma. The now legendary athlete has added an impressive string of onsights to his resume after a short visit to Utah’s Maple Canyon. http://deadpointmag.com/news/27-cobbled-.php Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:55:18 EDT Wild Sweet Orange’s Canvasback Music debut, WE HAVE CAUSE TO BE UNEASY, is a work of exquisite power. Its songs are propelled by edgy emotion and a cathartic yearning for connection. Tracks such as “Ten Dead Dogs”... http://deadpointmag.com/news/26-music--wild-sweet-orange.php Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:25:53 EDT Award-winning climbing filmmaker, Paul Dusatko with support from EVOLV released Integrity 7's 6th climbing DVD: "Bouldering 101 With Matt Birch." http://deadpointmag.com/news/24-bouldering-101.php Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:06:54 EDT Rifle has been getting lit up by three of America’s top climbers: Dave Graham, Joe Kinder, and Daniel Woods. http://deadpointmag.com/news/23-rifle-resurgence.php Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:04:07 EDT DPM is bringing the route bounty to the East Coast!!! We are putting up another $1000.00 up for the first person to repeat the Rumney test piece, Jaws 2! http://deadpointmag.com/news/22-more-money-more-problems.php Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:02:40 EDT Party with Chris Sharma and Dead Point Magazine- Chris Sharma is bringing his Signature Slide Show to the southeast. Join DPM as we celebrate our magazine’s launch with Chris on his first stop on his southeast slideshow tour... http://deadpointmag.com/news/21-chris-sharma-signature-slide-show-tour--southeast-2008.php Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:00:27 EDT Hip-hop is not dead although white collared radio execs are doing their best to kill it with the Hip-POP, which dominates the radio waves throughout the Midwest all the way to California. http://deadpointmag.com/news/20-music--hip-hop-is-not-dead.php Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:58:00 EDT The much-anticipated first ascent of the Mount Clark Mega Project fell at the hands of Chris Sharma! The route, featured in the movie King Lines, ascends the third tier of Mount Clark, known as the Monastery. http://deadpointmag.com/news/19-the-bar-is-raised.php Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:56:20 EDT (BOULDER, Colo. — August 20, 2008) USA Climbing announced the appointment of Keith Ferguson to the position of Executive Director effective September 2nd. http://deadpointmag.com/news/18-usa-climbing-selects-keith-ferguson-as-new-executive-director.php Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:54:42 EDT Relish in the devastation as the Nor’easter Event, powered by Eastern Mountain Sports, comes to Rumney, NH. Win money, prizes, and help organizers NE2C and event sponsor EMS raise money for Conservation Alliance. http://deadpointmag.com/news/17-a-nor’easter-slams-into-rumney.php Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:53:47 EDT Ball bustin’ has been part of our climbing culture even before John Sherman immortalized his nickname “The Verm,” with the creation of the “V” bouldering grading system... http://deadpointmag.com/news/16-sht-talkin-tee-shirts.php Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:51:40 EDT As American climbers, we want to see progression, and like most Americans, we don’t want to have to wait for it. We want faster computers, cheaper gas prices, and we want to see more letter grades tacked on to 5.15 at least every six months. http://deadpointmag.com/news/15-515--15.php Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:49:44 EDT Self-described as the founder of “crunk rock,” pro snowboarder Trevor Andrew, aka Trouble, aka Billy Lotion, aka Trev Dirt, brings a unique sound to his music with influences from punk, hip-hop, and electronica... http://deadpointmag.com/news/14-music--trouble-andrew.php Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:45:55 EDT Pose Productions just launched Psyche a new film by producer Alastair Lee. The already, two-time award winning film highlights some of the UK’s best, including Steve McClure... http://deadpointmag.com/news/13-psyche.php Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:11:28 EDT In climbing media, numbers are the big seller. Fifteen has been the magic number ever since Sharma’s groundbreaking ascent of Realization. http://deadpointmag.com/news/12-breaking-the-mold--pat-goodman.php Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:09:55 EDT Rain delays, impressive lighting systems, and a random showboater dancing around in a white suit, provided mild distractions during the finale of the 2008 NE2C Bouldering Series. http://deadpointmag.com/news/11-2008-mammut-finals-at-the-or-show.php Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:07:11 EDT DPM is lighting the fire under the ass of the climbing community... http://deadpointmag.com/news/10-1000-route-bounty.php Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:03:56 EDT The most anticipated bouldering event in the U.S. is just around the corner. DPM had the opportunity to sit with Jim Horton, one of the event organizers, to talk about the event and its future. http://deadpointmag.com/news/9-triple-crown-bouldering-competition.php Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:02:33 EDT The 3rd Annual Mammut Bouldering Championships hits Salt Lake City, and it is shaping up to be bigger than ever. http://deadpointmag.com/news/8-mammut-bouldering-championship.php Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:00:52 EDT an interview with Adam Taylor. http://deadpointmag.com/news/7-nc-boy-sends-the-crew-in-rifle.php Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:56:45 EDT