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Mon Pote Assis 5.14a First Female Ascent

Around the new year, my fiancé, Chris, was writing a long list of his goals and turned to me “What are your climbing goals?”

“Just one,” I replied. “I want to climb 5.14.”

For me, this would not just be an objective accomplished for the year but-if I could pull it off- a lifetime climbing goal.

I had a 5.14 picked out at Mt. Potosi called Mon Pote Assis. Similar to Power Windows (see video below), also at Mt Potosi and my first 5.13d last year, it was steep, short, and appeared to have powerful movement. Since Chris and I planned to spend most of the winter and early spring in Vegas it seemed to be the best opportunity to project at my limit.

Projecting is mentally and physically exhausting. There were countless days where I felt completely shut down and doubted my ability. What gets me through the feeling of failure is my ability to not give up. We all fail, it’s just how we deal with failure that determines whether or not we will eventually succeed.

Mon Pote Assis is a short, steep and power endurance climb. I was one-hanging the route after about a month of work, but didn’t realize just how far away I was from sending. I fell attempting a move to a jug up high at least ten times. I knew if I could stick that one last move it would be over, but I continued to fail day after day. I obsessed about the move, rehearsing it in my head over and over again.

My savior for redpointing this route was having the ability to rest in places where the guys couldn’t shake out. I discovered a few shallow and narrow knee bars, that although were taxing to use, allowed me to rest just enough in between the bouldery moves. By utilizing these rests I finally felt strong going to the last jug, hit it perfectly, and woohoo! I sent my first 5.14!

Thank you to my fiancé for your patient belays, and friends and sponsors for all your best wishes and support always. Looking forward to spending this summer in Rifle, CO, then off to Spain this fall!

~Heather Robinson, prAna Ambassador

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prAna Ambassador Steph Davis makes a guest appearance on tonight’s episode of the National Geographic Channels ‘The Great American Manhut’. The episode is called ‘The Daredevil’ which is fitting. We won’t spoil the plot for you so be sure to tune in to your local provider!

CSI fans – we know how much you love a dead body and the scientific hunt to track down a killer – well in a sensational new twist on the forensic game, an upcoming reality challenge show on National Geographic will be testing the skills and techniques of CSI in the real world.

The Great American Manhunt sets three real-world experts a weekly challenge: to chase down a living, breathing, mystery target at large, somewhere among the entire population of the country. With no shortcuts (no access to DNA, dental records or ID databases) a street-wise cop, a forensic scientist and a forensic psychologist access the very latest technology to help identify their quarry. The challenge is to work out just what marks them out from the crowd and – if they’re successful – their true identity.

Using just the clues on and inside the target’s body (including the clothes on their backs) they use super-cool science and their own remarkable skills to take on the ultimate forensic challenge. On the way they follow leads and chase down dead ends as a complex web of clues takes them across 50 States. The science is awesome, the chase every bit as challenging as the TV dramas we all love and, as the experts eventually discover, the mysterious targets turn out to be awesome and extraordinary individuals. If you like CSI you’ll love The Great American Manhunt – real world forensics like you’ve never seen before.

CrossPosted from Writer Forensics Blog

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The U.S. Most Endangered Rivers ~via  American Rivers (AmericanRivers.org)

We all need clean water. No ifs, ands or buts about it. Fresh water is crucial to every living thing on our planet. Most of our drinking water comes from rivers. And rivers and streams also give us places to fish, boat and swim – not to mention homes for wildlife.

Today, American Rivers sounded the alarm for clean water and healthy rivers with its annual America’s Most Endangered Rivers report.

American Rivers named the Potomac, which flows through our nation’s capital, the #1 Most Endangered River in the country because of pollution, and the fact that essential clean water protections are under attack in Congress.

As ‘the nation’s river,’ the Potomac is emblematic of what’s at stake for rivers and public health nationwide.

Take action today – stand up for clean water! Help protect America’s #1 Most Endangered River and rivers nationwide.

In 1965 President Lyndon B. Johnson called the Potomac “a national disgrace” because the river was a cesspool of sewage and industrial chemicals. President Johnson’s remark was one of many catalysts for the Clean Water Act of 1972, which started the resurgence of the Potomac and rivers across the country.

This year, 2012, marks the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. We’ve made great progress — thanks to the tireless work of so many, the Potomac and thousands of other water bodies are cleaner and healthier. But now clean water safeguards are under attack in Congress, leaving drinking water supplies and places where we fish, boat, and swim at risk.

Today, it’s time for Americans to stand up for their health, their environment and their communities by protecting clean water. When you take action you will help save America’s #1 Most Endangered River, and you will help ensure clean water in rivers nationwide.

Want to learn more about America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2012?

The following ten rivers made the list this year:

1. Potomac River (Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Washington D.C.)

• Threat: Pollution; Clean Water Act rollbacks

• At risk: Clean water and public health

2. Green River (Wyoming, Utah, Colorado)

• Threat: Water withdrawals

• At risk: Recreation opportunities; fish and wildlife habitat

3. Chattahoochee River (Georgia)

• Threat: New dams and reservoirs

• At risk: Clean water and healthy fisheries

4. Missouri River (Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming)

• Threat: Outdated flood management

• At risk: Public safety

5. Hoback River (Wyoming)

• Threat: Natural gas development

• At risk: Clean water and public health

6. Grand River (Ohio)

• Threat: Natural gas development

• At risk: Clean water and public health

7. South Fork Skykomish River (Washington)

• Threat: New dam

• At risk: Recreation and wilderness

8. Crystal River (Colorado)

• Threat: Dams and water diversions

• At risk: Fish, wildlife, and recreation

9. Coal River (West Virginia)

• Threat: Mountaintop removal coal mining

• At risk: Clean water and public health

10. Kansas River (Kansas)

• Threat: Sand and gravel dredging

• At risk: Clean water and wildlife habitat

Learn more about all of America’s Most Endangered Rivers and find out how you can get involved at http://www.americanrivers.org!

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Enzo Oddo and friends spent a month this spring on the steep, pumpy climbs in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge. A few of the harder climbs sure got Enzo fired up, which helped fuel his redpoint of Pure Imagination, 5.14d. They soaked up the local culture and had some teenage fun – Southern Style. *Routes: Pure Imagination (5.14d), Lucifer (5.14c), Southern Smoke (5.14c), The Golden Ticket (5.14c/d), Forty Two Karats (5.14c)

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