Archive for April, 2009

Rock Climbing – Red Rocks, NV – Birdland

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Red Rocks, NV in Spring

Victorious on Birdland (5.7)

Hotties Who Did Birdland (5.7)

On Saturday, Rachel & I climbed Birdland (5.7), a nouveau classic multipitch wonder. I had been researching climbs all week. When I suggested the list of possibilities, she immediately responded positively at the utterance of the word “Birdland”. She had done it last October and was certain that I would enjoy the climb. (more…)

Indecisive Weather Weekend

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

On Friday Night:
Garden Court in Snow

On Sunday Midday:
Yeah, I'm done Staining!

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Rock Climbing – Boulder – Satellite Boulders

Saturday, April 11th, 2009

Jen Warming Up at Satellite Boulders

On Saturday, I woke up to cold & wet weather. Not a great combination for climbing. It was 38 dF at my house, and I grumpily called Jen. We had a short 10 minute conversation which resulted in no immediate decision. I was still coughing up aliens from a recent cold, and she was dead tired after a poor nights sleep. (more…)

Mt. Sanitas & Pie

Friday, April 10th, 2009

How Most Guys Feel Surrounded by Estrogen

The Summit Sign

On Friday, I hiked to the top of Mt. Sanitas (6,863 ft) along with Jen (carrying Soren) and Liz. The hike is a beautiful loop with 1,343 ft of elevation gain and 3.3 miles long, according to protrails.

Yummy Lunch!!!

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My New Bont Inline Skates

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

My Old Bont Skates My New Bont Jet

In 1993, I won the US Speedskating National Championship in the Women’s (15-16) Division. I set a record, in the 1000 meter distance, which held for 6 years. I skated at the national level for 4 years, before “retiring” to finish the last & hardest year at University.

Thus, the entirety of my teen years were spent in & out of rinks, skating very fast on my trusty companions…(the black skates on top!). The white skates are an early birthday present (from Dennis), a highly anticipated acquiring, years & years overdue!

With my old skates, there were numerous times where I skated around all day, skated home, then skated into bed-only to wake-up with them still on! I will dearly miss them, but I can no longer use them as they have become a safety hazard… (more…)