Posts Tagged ‘Flatirons’

Mallory Cave Birthday Hike, Flatirons, CO

Monday, June 1st, 2009

Flatirons Birthday Hike Birthday Girl Near Mallory Cave
On Monday morning, Aika, Barry, and I woke up to wet weather. We drove out to Clear Creek, hoping it was just a localized morning front. Unfortunately, it was raining there too! We hiked up to Little Eiger, searching for dry rock.

Our plans to climb did not materialize, and I told my visiting friends that they were lucky to have 2 out of 3 days of solid weather. I was sad for them, and selfishly, for myself. Geez, it was *my* birthday!!! It being a prime year (31), I wanted to start the year off in a special way…

…SO…

Trying to keep spirits high, we decided a day in Boulder would cheer us up. We gave Jim a call, and he was game for a birthday hike. While we hiked, Barry took Aika downtown so she could complete some last minute vacation shopping. (more…)

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…)