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Technique and confidence
Recently we caught up with Arlene, an alumna of Chicks with Picks, who simply thrives on adventure and thin air. See what Arlene had to say about her Chicks with Picks experience and how the clinics...
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How to be a good partner on multi-pitch ice climbs
Chicks alumna Amy Jurries, aka The Gearcaster, recently spent a few days with us during “The Graduate” doing multi-pitch backcountry ice climbs. She reflected on her experience as a “second” or...
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“Chicks East” reunion brings back lots of familiar faces!
This past weekend, several of our Chicks with Picks alumnae gathered for a “Chicks East” reunion in North Conway, NH. Our lovely Chicks with Picks first ever “graduate,” Cheryl Wallace, ever so...
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Chicks alumna organizes Pink Ribbon climb
Samaara is a Chicks with Picks alumna of several years, having climbed with us in the Complete Chicks program back in 2005 and 2006. In 2009, Samaara (formerly known as Connie during her Chicks days)...
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“This would be my year for cancer”
Yesterday we told you about Chicks alumna Samaara’s Pink Ribbon Climbers events July 16 and Aug. 13 taking place in Boulder. Today we are going to share a little bit of Samaara’s inspiring story. On...
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Blast from the Past: Alum Interview with Tracey Wierman
We recently caught up with Devil’s Lake alum Tracey Wierman, who was kind enough to grant Chicks a quick interview. Years climbing: 3 ½ If you aren’t climbing, you’re: Running and hiking If you could...
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Blast from the Past: Alum Interview with Juli Febbraro
Juli enjoying fall in the Dacks. We recently caught up with Juli Febbraro who attended Keene Valley Girly Gathering sponsored by Sterling Ropes. She’s a mom and enjoys hitting Seneca Rocks – we love...
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Backcountry Bliss – Meet Graduate Clinic Alum, Terri
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Terri at the Chicks with Picks Graduate Clinic, and I knew right away you ALL had to meet her. Terri truly encompasses the qualities of a Chick. In fact, her...
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What if you tried just one new thing today?
Photo by Dawn Glanc We recently caught up with Devil’s Lake alum, Kathryn Colestock-Burke. Not only was she an amazing lady to have in our clinics, she also has some great lessons on life we can all...
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More than climbing? Chicks alumna takes on Ironman
Persistence, determination, dedication, drive, commitment, adventurous….it takes a unique person to be a climber, right? It’s no secret that we’re more than climbers, and these characteristics blend...
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Chicks Alumna Interview: Amy Jurries
We love catching up with Chicks Alumna and getting inspired by their adventures – we hope you do too. Recently we caught up with Amy Jurries. When was your first Chicks clinic? My first Chicks was...
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How to be a good partner on multi-pitch ice climbs
Chicks alumna Amy Jurries, aka The Gearcaster, recently spent a few days with us during “The Graduate” doing multi-pitch backcountry ice climbs. She reflected on her experience as a “second” or...
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“Chicks East” reunion brings back lots of familiar faces!
This past weekend, several of our Chicks with Picks alumnae gathered for a “Chicks East” reunion in North Conway, NH. Our lovely Chicks with Picks first ever “graduate,” Cheryl Wallace, ever so...
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Chicks alumna organizes Pink Ribbon climb
Samaara is a Chicks with Picks alumna of several years, having climbed with us in the Complete Chicks program back in 2005 and 2006. In 2009, Samaara (formerly known as Connie during her Chicks days)...
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“This would be my year for cancer”
Yesterday we told you about Chicks alumna Samaara’s Pink Ribbon Climbers events July 16 and Aug. 13 taking place in Boulder. Today we are going to share a little bit of Samaara’s inspiring story. On...
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Blast from the Past: Alum Interview with Tracey Wierman
We recently caught up with Devil’s Lake alum Tracey Wierman, who was kind enough to grant Chicks a quick interview. Years climbing: 3 ½ If you aren’t climbing, you’re: Running and hiking If you could...
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You’re Invited: The Sisterhood of Chicks + Alumni Social at Ouray Ice Fest
Our Chicks Alumni program has arrived! Welcome to the Sisterhood, the place where Chicks connect. If you have taken a Chicks clinic, then you are one of us. Join the community. We are having our...
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Chicks Alumna Interview: Piper Musmanno
We recently had the chance to catch up with an Alumna who many of you have met over the many years she has been involved with Chicks, Piper Musmanno. What was your first clinic with Chicks? My first...
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Chicks Alumna Interview: Dawn Rathburn
We recently had the chance to catch up with a Chicks alumna who many of you have met over the many years she has been involved with Chicks, Dawn Rathburn. Which Chicks clinics have you taken? My first...
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On Belay?? The GriGri Mistake
By Monica Esposito I loaded my Grigri backwards and felt like a complete fool. Now, I can recognize this mistake as a win because the only consequence of my mistake was the realization of my own...
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