jueves, 28 de abril de 2011

Merrell New Posters

Merrell New Posters

Photo Credits: deborahswolfe@yahoo.com





Video Trayectoria y Carrera Profesional escalador Panameño 
Cesar Augusto Melendez
Mis sinceros agradecimientos a Maria G. (13 años) por la realizacion de este video.



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Desafio Sandi Auto - Escalada en roca Boquete

Desafio Sandi Auto

Chicas participantes del programa Desafio Sandi Auto visitan formaciones de roca en Boquete y son puestas a prueba en la dificil tarea de escalar una formacion de roca volcanica. Este video muestra una breve entrevista que explicaun poco mas acerca de esta actividad y su filosofia.



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domingo, 10 de abril de 2011

Mad Rock shoes donation

1st Rock climbing event with Mad Rock shoes in action!

Couple weeks ago, international brand Mad Rock donated a considerable number of rock climbing shoes to support the development of climbing in Panama. Today, young kids, teenagers and adults of local community in Boquete put on the brand new shoes and tried a fun climbing experience on basalt formations.

Enjoy the pictures of the event!

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1er Evento de escalada en roca con zapatillas Mad rock en accion!

Hace pocas semanas la marca internacional Mad Rock hizo una donacion de un considerable numero de zapatillas de escalar como apoyo al desarrollo de la escalada en Panama. Hoy, niños pequeños, jovenes y adultos de la comunidad local de Boquete usaron las nuevas zapatillas y las pusieron a prueba escalando sobre formaciones de basalto.

Disfruten de las fotos del evento! 





























miércoles, 16 de marzo de 2011

Mad Rock support climbing in Panama

Mad Rock support the development of climbing in Panama and sponsors Panamanian rock climber Cesar Augusto Melendez

Couple weeks ago, Mad Rock´s representative Mark M.H. announced Mad Rock Company´s interest in donating small-size climbing shoes to help introduce Panamanian kids into the sport of rock climbing and support the development of this sport in the country.

Mad Rock New Mugen climbing shoe
Today, just few weeks after conversations, L.Grayson, (an always important figure in the scene of climbing movement of Panama), arrived to Boquete with this important donation!

Mad rock generously sent a considerable number of shoes for kids of their model Mad rock New Mugen as well as relevant climbing gear. This contribution will aid in further responsible growth of climbing in the country.

Mad Rock representative also announced sponsorship to 28 years old Panamanian rock climber Cesar Augusto Melendez Castillo, due to his 7 years labor developing the practice of the sport in Panama through his company Panama Rock Climbing

Melendez, who recently bolted and completed the first existent multi pitch route in Panama "Cosmic Love" received climbing gear from Mad Rock, clothing, and shoes featuring Mad Rock new climbing technology Science Friction rubber.

Organizing shoes in boxes
Mad Rock is considered to be one of the most relevant companies in the world of rock climbing, they are responsible of the manufacturing of innovative, highly technical rock climbing shoes and gear using the latest materials and technology that have put them on the map and in the packs of climbers around the world!

Panama thank Mad Rock for their generous donation and efforts to help grow the climbing scene in the country!!!

domingo, 27 de febrero de 2011

"Cosmic Love" multi-pitch new photos

New photos of "Cosmic Love" first multi-pitch climbing route in Panama
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Climbers Uriah (left) and Janneth standing at the bottom of the new route "Cosmic Love"

Climber Melissa top roping first pitch of the route

Climbers Reeve (left) and Ryan attempting first pitch

Climber Reeve descending from the first set of anchors

Climber Cesar Melendez at the first move of the route

Climber Cesar Melendez climbing first overhang section of "Cosmic" pitch

At the second roof section

Turn at the overhang roof section

View from the first set of anchors

Climbers at the top of the mountain

Zoomed view of "Gunko" from the top - West face of Piedra de Lino

Zoomed view of "Mana" from the top - West face of Piedra de Lino

Zoomed view of "Paradiso" from the top - North West face of Piedra de Lino

Zoomed view of "Legacy" from the top - North West face of Piedra de Lino