Searching for New Heights at Film Fests Reel Rock 14 and Reel Plastic

Two rock-climbing film fest come to Austin

"...With sport climbing's debut at the 2020 Olympic Games a little more..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Screens Feature by Beth Sullivan

Spacing Out in Round Rock

Carter, Paige, Christi, Doug, and two homeowners on 'Trading Spaces' in Central Texas

"...Widner and I spent a blustery day in Round Rock. We interviewed hunky new carpenter Carter Oosterhouse, pert and..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

William Basinski Proves a Rock Star of Experimental Sound

Texan auditory stud beguiles Elysium prior to lunar eclipse

"...the room began to breathe as he sang, voice climbing high and wordless. Heartbeat beats reverberated, their accents popping..."

May 16, 2022 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Sanctum

When spelunkers rappel into a remote cave and get trapped by storm runoff, the plot and dialogue become as soggy as the characters.

"...which follows spelunker Frank (Roxburgh, fittingly flinty), his estranged rock-climbing offspring Josh (Wakefield), and a handful of other unfortunates..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Bouldering Project Partners With Local Recovery Group

New alliance marks a first for the 11-year-old climbing gym

"...many fitness centers boast over 2,500 square feet of climbing terrain, but like its host city, Austin Bouldering Project..."

Oct. 11, 2023 Sports Post by Hannah Rossi

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

News from Hueco Tanks, Black's Barbecue, and lots more

"...the park looks like just another random pile of rocks. On the inside the rock preserve is a gallery..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Rock climbing at Enchanted Rock State Park offers a unique..."

May 17, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Summer Camp Guide

"...camp lived up to, what with all this newfangled rock & roll/filmmaking/flying-trapeze business we have going on these days...."

April 28, 2006 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

2000 Kids Summer Fun Guide

Listings

"...for Fun," where kids will learn to build model rockets and solar cars, experience an orbital simulator, and take..."

May 5, 2000 Features Feature

Vertical Limit

"...more like some bizarre surrealist take on why mountain climbing is an essentially flawed idea. Like the Vegas house,..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips

Reimers Ranch in southwestern Travis County is about to go the way of the Armadillo (World Headquarters)

"...has been a not-so-well-kept secret to local fishermen, swimmers, rock climbers, and mountain bikers. The property will be sold..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Wild Life

Biography of the millionaires saving millions of acres of mountains

"...In the Sixties, Douglas founded the North Face, selling rock-climbing and camping equipment while his then-wife, Susie Tompkins Buell,..."

April 28, 2023 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Summit

One of mountaineering's worst disasters remains a deadly mystery despite this documentary's attempt to learn more.

"...backbone to the unraveling of the ascent. Plagued by rock slides, an ice fall that severed the climbers’ descent..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

2002 Summer Camps

"...could travel to Schlitterbahn, Pedernales State Park, an indoor rock climbing center, or go on the Blue Bell Creamery..."

May 10, 2002 Features Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Mediatruck Makes Software That Makes Sense

"...Meanwhile, I'm sitting here trying to build my Texas Rock Climbing.com Web site using a 1,000-page Everything You'll Never,..."

May 14, 1999 Screens Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Have a Ball in Austin With These Sports Summer Camps

Get your kids going with everything from gymnastics to karate

"...Round Rock Express Baseball Camps..."

March 1, 2018 Events Post

A Tale of Terror From the Top of the World

reviewing High Crimes

"...had a good friend who was a very skilled rock climber. He made it look so simple -- so..."

Aug. 26, 2008 Books Post by Jordan Smith

Nature's Treasures or Trail Mix

Banff Mountain Film Festival descends on the Paramount

"...agility and strength. With both well-known adventure sports like rock climbing, and new tricks like freestyle kayaking, balloon skiing,..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Where the Wild Things Are

The 2015 Banff Mountain Film Festival features more female athletes, more mindfulness, and more emotion

"...to it," explains professional ice climber Jesse Huey, on climbing a hidden desert cliff of sheer iced insanity. Bonus:..."

April 17, 2015 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Wimberley-based Climb On Expands Company and Minds

"If you can't eat it, don't put it on your skin."

"...interest in Climb On sponsorships for resistance stretching and rock climbing in their athletic department...."

March 20, 2012 Design Post by Meghan Ruth Speakerman

Campus Hacks: St. Edward's

Become the king of the hill with these tip-Topper tips

"...flower of Texas. • Looking for a hobby? Crux Climbing Center across the street can fulfill all your rock..."

Aug. 23, 2017 Chronolog Post by Sierra Diaz

Day Trips

"...Ira Kennedy and Enchanted Rock are two defining symbols of the Texas Hill Country...."

Oct. 20, 1995 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Texas travel news and events for spring

"...Texas has one of the greatest collections of ancient rock art in the U.S. More than 5,000 years ago..."

March 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...cooking demo tents, tasting sessions tents, and the always-popular Rock Your Taco event. April 26-28 Auditorium Shores Wizard &..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

Keepin' It Jungle

Austin company plans an eco-colonial retreat in Mexico

"...a young palm. He points at the piles of rock and brush, in the middle of the path. "Everything..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Day Trips: Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway, Mineral Wells

North Texas state park is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise

"...anglers, boaters, and swimmers. Cliffs in the park challenge rock climbers. The park has hiking trails open to mountain..."

May 9, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

March out there and celebrate spring

"...Llano Earth Art Fest and World Rock Stacking Championships The popular festival returns to Crenwelge Park..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Fun Fun Fun Fest Live Shot: Tenacious D

Jack Black and Kyle Gass whip out their ‘Kielbasa’

"...Rock gods arrive frumpy, bald, and without warning. They wear..."

Nov. 10, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Day Trips

Park is home to famous tree

"...easy and go to Old Baldy and an ancient rock shelter. Of course there is camping and fishing, but..."

June 7, 2013 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The Franklin Mountains State Park

"...the rugged terrain and never trip over the same rock twice. There are also rock-climbing areas near the headquarters..."

March 2, 2012 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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