Yosemite Fall '09 (Part One)

Although I couldn't imagine having a bad weekend in Yosemite, this past weekend stood out among the rest. Not only did I get to hang out with THE Peter Newman (always a huge pleasure), but this weekend was the first bouldering trip I have had with my close friend Shannon since last Thanksgiving and early December when we went to Bishop together. Shan had a rough year and took a large chunk of time off from climbing. She is now offically back, in shape and crushing. Although I think she still could have sent without Justin Timberlake, JT was psychin' us up all weekend long. Shan it's so nice to have you back climbing... it just hasn't been the same without you.

Yosemite Fall '09 (Part One) from Becky Trafecanty on Vimeo.

South Africa Part Twelve: The Comeback

Alright so I've been back from South Africa for over a month now and I still have lots of videos to post. I apologize for not having any current videos. I think we've spent the last 2 or 3 weekends in the valley which has been awesome and I've purposely left the camera for fear that I will be buried in videos and have to quit school. No bueno. However I'll bring the camera out this weekend and do some catching up. Can't wait.

Although I wouldn't normally think that I'd like videos dedicated to myself... this one is actually pretty funny. It sort of illustrates the story of my recovery. A month after hurting my knee I started climbing really easy = no falling, and by the end of the trip, 2 months later, I was able to start working some lower projects and taking some falls.

View discretion is advised due to severe dorkiness. Cue that link to about 30 seconds and you'll see what I'm talking about.

South Africa Part Twelve: The Comeback from Becky Trafecanty on Vimeo.

Here is another video of a bouldering area at Rocklands called Riverside. I apologize for the duplicate problem of me on a warm-up... boorrrrriiiinggggg. But the rest is cool.

South Africa Part Thirteen: Riverside from Becky Trafecanty on Vimeo.

Plastic Party - TBS5 @ GWPC

Recently, I had the very happy privilege of being the official videographer for the Touchstone Bouldering Series 5 comp at GWPC. It was a great celebration, filled with much rejoicing, libations and pizza. I also felt privileged to be part of a new phenom known as TRAFECTALLEJO, a duo (comprised of John Vallejo and Becky Trafecanty) of unparalleled talent and radness in the photography and videoography industry that is now sweeping the comp scene. They're so hot all the climbing gyms across America are whispering Trafectallejo and scheming to try and be a part of this massive media movement.

GWPC - TBS5 from Becky Trafecanty on Vimeo.

South Africa Part Eleven: Toto's "Africa"

It's the moment you've all been waiting for... the new music video of Toto's "Africa".

Disclaimer: Toto's song may get stuck in your head for the rest of eternity... But is that REALLY so bad?

South Africa Part Eleven: Toto's Africa from Becky Trafecanty on Vimeo.

South Africa Part Ten: Champagne Room

So I've managed to make it back into the states on my b-day. There is nothing like realizing that your ankles have swelled up to the size of tennis balls after 25 hours of air travel on your birthday to make you feel REALLY old. Geez... this never used to happen. The cankles are slowly decreasing in size (elevation) so I thought I'd post a video of one of the areas in Rocklands that is a little bit more off the beaten path... we call it the Champagne Room (otherwise known as the Champagne "Sector"...borrrring....Room is way cooler). It's about a 45-60 minute hike to get there.

Lots of FAs went down... enjoy.

South Africa Part Ten: The Champagne Room from Becky Trafecanty on Vimeo.

South Africa Part Nine: Powerline Boulders and Eight Day Rain Sector

Since I have been staying at the amazing Bushman's Kloof and have had access to internet in our suite, I have been able to get another video up. These problems are from two neighboring climbing areas (Powerline and Eight Day Rain) in the Rocklands. Next video upload may not be until our return, I'm sad to say.

South Africa Part Nine: Powerline Boulders and Eight Day Rain Sector from Becky Trafecanty on Vimeo.

South Africa Part Eight: Kalahari Continued

Here is the full video of our Kalahari adventure... not as exciting as the ostriches but good in its own regard. More climbing coming soon. Patience people, patience.

Hope you enjoy...

South Africa Part Seven: The Kalahari Desert from Becky Trafecanty on Vimeo.