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Hanging out with the family over the holidays reminded me that, in fact,

there are people out there who think about more than just climbing.

Some, let's call them most of your relatives, even think that climbing is ridiculous.

Though watching people inside of a giant dome try to demolish one another is a completely

reasonable use of a precious weekend. Go figure.

So just in case non-climbing activities have invaded your psyche too,

but slumping on the couch is giving you a wedgie.

Remember that in addition to making the best rock climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering

boots on the planet, Sportiva also designs the fastest uphill ski gear around.

We're talking cyborg level tech on skis and boots to help you rage against gravity in a whole new

way. And then there's Sportiva's trailrunners, middle-level mountain boots and hikers for the

long approach to nowhere that suddenly seems like a good idea in the dark winter months when the

balmy rock is unavailable, but a lot of delicious sweets are. So whether you're dreaming about climbing

or just trying to go nowhere fast, think of Sportiva for all your mountain pursuits.

Go to sportiva.com or your local shop to be inspired to get up and go up.

Hey, she sells it like that. I'll say it's really true.

Today's show is brought to you by Black Time In Equipment,

Lost Sportiva, and with support from Maxim Ropes. Maxim has been keeping the normal cast off the

deck since 2012. And don't forget our charter sponsor, Bonfire Coffee. Go to bonfirecoffee.com

and enter your normal checkout for a discount on great coffee and to support the normal cast.

And now back to the show.

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