The Season Begins
Fall is here. It arrives a bit later in San Diego than other places, and the tell-tale signs aren’t quite as obvious. No spectacular fall color or early morning frosts, but I’m able to leave …
Cathedral Peak (SE Buttress)
For most climbers, a trip to Yosemite is something of a pilgrimage. It’s the birthplace of rock climbing in North America, after all. The first time I laid eyes on Cathedral Peak was during my …
John Muir Trail III
It’s been nearly a year since we returned from this trip. I guess it must have slipped through the cracks and I never got around to writing a trip report. These things happen. Last August, …
“28 for 28”
A few months ago, Joey brought up the idea of climbing 28 routes on his 28th birthday on June 28th. I am, of course, a fan of ill-advised physical challenges like this. Followers of this …
A Tribute
The music is my time machine. I am 17 and I feel alive. And then my world seems to be slipping, crumbling away and all I know for sure is that it hurts and the …
Tahquitz: Left Ski Track
Another fun day of climbing at Tahquitz, with Ryan. We left San Diego at 5:30 am and were standing at the base of Left Ski Track (5.6) by 8:30. It was cool in the shade, …
La Fonda, Mexico
We finally made it back to La Fonda. No recent news of beheadings or rapes, and Steve gave us the go ahead. Finally. This is Chicama, Peru. Why am I posting this picture here? Well, …
Tahquitz: Fingertrip
One of my climbing goals is to gain more experience on long traditional routes. These types of climbs involve the whole kit of skills; anchors and protection, rope-work, route-finding, endurance, and of course technical ability. …