These days my iPhone is my most valuable multipurpose tool that I rely on for communication, driving directions, music, weather forecasts, photos and entertainment. And now it just got better with the new Red River Gorge, Kentucky rock climbing guidebook application released by the trusted Wolverine Publishing. This sleek and user-friendly app contains all the information of the updated 3rd edition 388 page printed guidebook including comprehensible maps, detailed route topos, high quality photographs, intelligible search functions (for sport, trad, difficulty, star rating and area), and logs to manage your progress, beta and tick list. The app is self-contained on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, so no signal is required.

To get your own space saving, pocket-sized guide visit the App Store and download the Full version for $29.95, which includes free updates every six months for the first two years and a coupon for half-off the printed version. Or trial the free Lite version that highlights the functions of the Full version and includes the complete guide for two of the most popular walls: Roadside Crag and Drive-By Crag. Tap into the future!

Photo: Chris CampbellManfredo Rossi di Montelera racing the ex-Carlos
Reutemann 1973 Brahbham BT 42/44.

Every other May historic automobile racers, iconic cars, glamorous women and motor racing fanatics from around the world unite in Monaco for the Grand Prix Historique. It's a prestigious concourse of irreplaceable, museum-quality grand prix machines from pre-war voiturettes to the 1970's 3 Litre Formula One cars on the demanding circuit that winds along the narrow streets through the famous Casino Square to the tight Loews hairpin, the challenging tunnel and beside the harbor lined with luxurious cruise ships. Without the safety features of modern F1 cars, it s both dangerous and exciting as daring drivers go head-to-head to stand on the legendary podium and claim the winner's wreath from Prince Albert II -- one of the most prestigious achievements of any racer's career.
Photo: Chris CampbellSeries G: 3 Litre Formula One cars from 1975-78.
Aside from the race course, Monaco offers other extreme sports like rock climbing. Perched on the hillside above the principality, you can't miss the beautiful blue and orange striped limestone crags. La Turbie offers over 500 established routes in a variety of grades with quick and easy access, and a breathtaking overlook of Monaco, Nice, Menton and the Mediterranean Sea. If you prefer a more leisurely activity, enjoy the exquisite Mediterranean cuisine, browse through the ultra fashionable boutiques, test drive an exclusive sports car, play a game of golf, sail, or stroll, pedal or jog throughout the exotic gardens, the extraordinary Prince's Palace, and along the rocky promontory.

Photo: Mat BarlowSunday afternoon at the Monaco Grand Prix
Historique.

Photo: Jason KehlLisa Rands

On April 25, 2010 the Unified Bouldering Championships Pro Tour (UBC) kicked off its three-stop tour at the Earth Treks Climbing Center in Timonium, Maryland. Presented by NE2C Production, their mission is to grow the sport of climbing. With America s top talent battling it out for a sizable cash purse on big, crowd pleasing moves set by the world class route setters Scott Mechler, Jason Kehl and Jordi Salas -- all broadcasted live worldwide -- this event represented the best of competition climbing.

Photo: Jason KehlChris Linder

On Saturday, 291 climbers gathered at Columbia Earth Treks for the all-levels citizens competition and to rub shoulders with America s pro climbers Chris Sharma, Lisa Rands, Daniel Woods, Alex Puccio, Paul Robinson, Alex Johnson and more all striving for one of the 20 spots to compete in semi finals.

Photo: Jason KehlWomen's semi final four.

On Sunday, the elite competitors were pushed to their mental and physical limits. Semi finals followed the onsight format where climbers alternate through four problems in five-minute intervals with five minutes of rest between. Heart breaking dynos, strenuous mantel presses, powerful compression between impossible slopers, insecure foot smears, committing high foot match at 16 feet, and shouldering, technical funk separated the field. Only six went onto finals.

Photo: Jason KehlAlex Puccio

Finals followed the World Cup style format, where all six competitors get a two-minute preview of the routes as a group, and then move together through each of the three finals problems. There was an aura of disbelief amongst the frenzied audience of 700, as each competitor gave it their all. In the end, the beloved Chris Sharma and the unstoppable Alex Puccio were the night s victors.

Men s Results:

Chris Sharma Paul Robinson Daniel Woods

Women s Results:

Alex Puccio Alex Johnson Lisa Rands