On my Friday off, I decided to hop in a hybrid (with Stan & two trusty companions) and take off to wide crack country. Destination Vedauwoo! (more…)
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Rock Climbing – Vedauwoo, WY (Day 1)
Friday, June 19th, 2009Rock Climbing – Eldorado Canyon, CO
Sunday, June 14th, 2009
On Sunday, I climbed a paltry 2 pitches in Eldorado Canyon, with Jay (whom I met at a local climbing gym). It was one of those days where I had a lot of expectations, none of which were met. While I was climbing, I enjoyed the experience, but the rest of the day was completely lacking. (more…)
Rock Climbing, Clear Creek Canyon, CO
Sunday, May 31st, 2009**************Special Note****************
This is my 100th climbing blog entry. Just an FYI.
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On May 31st, Barry, Aika, and I climbed at Wall of the 90s in Clear Creek Canyon. After a day of spectacular climbing in Eldo, we were ready to experience the bolt clipping frenzy of Clear Creek!
We wound through Clear Creek Canyon, searching for the right pullout, sipping coffee and yakking about routes. On the way, we saw caution tape and the police. We found out later, from some locals, there was a drowning. Rumor had it that they discovered a dead body floating down the creek. I don’t know if it was true…but it sure was an ominous start to our day!
The Wall of the 90s is an easy hike from the car, up a steep enbankment, and just off of Clear Creek. I liked the location because it was shady in the morning and sunny in the afternoon, since it was a bit chilly out, the sun was nice in the pm. (more…)
Rock Climbing, Eldorado Canyon, CO
Saturday, May 30th, 2009On May 30th, I climbed in Eldorado Canyon with Barry, Aika, and Jim. Barry & Aika were off to do The Yellow Spur (5.10a), while Jim and I went on a tour of moderates:
Breezy (5.6) – Jim led
Wind Ridge (5.8) – I led
Whale’s Tail (5.6) – Jim led.
The weather was perfect, with a teeny tiny spitting of rain in the pm. Refreshing!
Here’s Barry & Aika, about to run up Yellow Spur:
Victory Shot of Aika on Yellow Spur (5.10a)
Here’s Jim & I goofing off:
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Rock Climbing, Diablo Canyon, NM
Monday, May 25th, 2009
On May 25th, we woke up, and had breakfast. Everybody packed up their items, and there was a search for sleeping bag bags. Since we were all camped out in the condo, several bags got misplaced. It was amusing. (more…)