Supertopo Video Reviews Marin County Rock climber, and Touchstone member, Chris McNamara began Supertopo a number of years ago. He wanted to make better topos for Yosemite rock climbs. His guide books have expanded to including a number of Yosemite Wall books, boulders, and free climbs. Recently, he began to review climbing gear and posting the videos on Youtube. He includes reviews of everything from buying a harness to belay devices.

To see a full list of his reviews checkout his Youtube site-Supertopo Video Review and his other products reviews

Labels: climbing gear reviews, Supertopo, video reviews

  ¶ Friday, February 19, 2010 0 Comments

  Labor Day Escape With the road closure to Yosemite, and the definite crowds heading to Tahoe, one of the great climbing escapes this Labor Day weekend will definitely be the Lover's Leap area. With dozens of moderate (5.6-5.9) three-four pitch traditional routes, the Leap offers a great escape from the city. The majority of the routes climb the steep east wall of the Leap, following direct aesthetic cracks-like The Line 5.9, or wandering slightly through a series of awesome granite cracks and dikes like on the 5.7 Bear's Reach.

If the camping is already full, and there are too many people at the Leap, Sugarloaf offers another excellent cragging destination. Just a few miles west of the Leap, the impeccable granite at Sugarloaf holds some excellent 5.10 face climbs and hard crack routes. For more information check out the Supertopo South Lake Tahoe guide book.


The Fracture, an excellent 10d crack, is outlined in red.

Labels: Lover's Leap, Sugarloaf, Supertopo

  ¶ Thursday, September 03, 2009 0 Comments

  Tyrus Bachar Living Trust Fund Recently, climbing legend, John Bachar passed away. He left behind a fourteen year old son, Tyrus. In memory of John and in an effort to help his son, a number of famous climbers, climber manufacturers, and friends came together and donated a long list of goods up for auction in support of the Tyrus Bachar Living Trust Fund.

Check out the eBay auction site

Some of the items include:


Rab Latok Alpine Jacket - Large / color red
Yosemite by Alexander Huber, Signed by Author
PETZL Nomad 9.8mm x 60m Climbing Rope, Dry
Petzl GriGri - brand new
Trango Cinch belay device - new
Petzl Tikka Plus 2 headlamp - new
Galen Rowell's Vision Signed by Galen Rowell
The Naked Mountain by Signed by Reinhold Messner
La Sportiva Muira Climbing Shoe - any size
La Sportiva Testorrosa Climbing Shoe - any size
Acopa Climbing Shoes - any model, any size
Bluewater Ropes Enduro 11mm by 50meter - blue
Yates Shield Climbing Harness signed by Ammon McNeely
Nicros Pump Rocks
Prana One female outfit value up to $120
Prana One male outfit value up to $120
Leki Thermolite Aergon Antishock Trekking Poles
Sterling Marathon Pro 10.1 x 60 meter rope - new
Evolv Climbing or Approch Shoes - any model, any size
Mountain Khakis - gift certificate for any pants
Black Diamond Apollo Lantern
Black Diamond Boa Climbing Pack
Wild Country Syncro Harness size Regular
Wild Country Helium 10cm Quickdraw - 5 pack
DMM Maverick Harness size small, new
Tuolumne Bouldering Signed by Famous Climbers
Yosemite Big Walls Signed by Famous Climbers
Organic Briefcase Bouldering Pad, new
Osprey Mutant 38 Backpack - black - new
Osprey Variant 52 Backpack
Petzl Elios Climbing Helmet - new, white, size 2
Petzl Adjama Harness - new, size medium
Crypto Child Womens Tank Top signed by Jason Kehl
Crypto Child Mens T Shirt signed by Jason Kehl
To Be Brave: My Life - signed by author Royal Robbins
Yosemite Valley Free Climbs signed collectors edition
Zion Climbing SuperTopo signed collectors edition
PMI Spire Climbing dry rope 10.2mm x 60m - ne



For more information check out Chris Macnamara's Supertopo page.

Labels: eBay auction, John Bachar, Supertopo

  ¶ Wednesday, August 12, 2009 0 Comments