Archive for the ‘Rock Climbing’ Category

Rock Climbing – North Table Mountain, Golden, CO

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Jenny Enjoying Deck Chairs (5.9)

Coors Brewing Factory in Winter
On Saturday morning, I woke up early and joined Jenny in a birthday run. We ran around her place, near downtown Denver. It was a Ghetto style run, but also featured a long stretch adjacent to the Platte River. (What a treat that was!). We ran for about 45 minutes, a great way to start the day. (more…)

Running – Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute

Monday, January 18th, 2010

My Martin Luther King Jr Run

As a tribute to the struggle for human rights, I decided to go for a long run (and struggle myself!). The weather was beautiful, with a bit of snow still covering the ground. I ran for just under 7 miles, at a fairly decent pace. I came back home covered in sweat, but happy knowing I fended off a day of lethargy!

This training run also marks the start of my training to do the Rim to Rim of the Grand Canyon. I have made reservations for a campsite on the North end and plan to run on May 22nd. I will need to run over 20 miles, and survive greater than 10,000 feet of elevation change in one day.

Rock Climbing – Red Rocks – Pantywall

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Red Rocks from Panty Wall
On Saturday, Emma, Rachel, Dennis & I climbed at the Pantywall. There were crowds (Thanksgiving Weekend), but we all had fun regardless.

Clare High Stepping Boxer Rebellion (5.7)
Climbergirl & Emma at Panty Wall, Red Rocks

The weather was great, a bit chilly in the morning, but warming up perfectly for the afternoon. We did all the moderate bolted climbs worth doing (more…)

Rock Climbing – Third Flatiron, Boulder, CO

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Clare Summit of Third Flatiron
I had to make a second trip to the Third Flatiron, so I could lead the odd pitches of the East Face route. Earlier this summer, I did the even ones and was robbed of the true summit by an afternoon summer storm.
Kris on Summit of Third Flatiron
When Kris suggested an outing up the famed slab, I was all too excited. Woo-hoo! (more…)

Rock Climbing – Clear Creek Canyon, CO

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

Emma, Juin, and Clare Happy at High Wire

It was very cold Sunday morning, but that didn’t stop Emma & I from meeting Steve, Juin, and Kris in Golden, CO for some sport climbing!
Kris Throwing a Leg Over Pony Up (5.8)

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