In the Valley of the Virus Moon
It’s been two and a half months since my family entered lockdown for COVID-19. I pulled the kids out of school on March 11th, a week before we entered the Twilight Zone. At the time, …
Category: Climbing
Tuolumne Meadows 2018
I’m 30 feet above my last piece of gear. Maybe 35? It’s hard to tell. Falling is no longer an option, that’s for sure. I’ve set two small cams above an overlap, an area of …
Southwest Roadtrip
Zane started kindergarten this year, and I’ve been worried that his school schedule would put a dent in our travel plans. Until recently, the limiting factor has always been Jasmine’s vacation time, and we haven’t …
Tuolumne Meadows 2017
Tuolumne Meadows is roughly halfway between San Diego and Bend, so it’s become the perfect location to meet Joey for an annual climbing trip. We’re starting to feel more comfortable with the style of climbing …
Bend, Oregon
I’m starting to feel right at home in Bend. This must have been my fourth visit to Joey’s new hometown, and I appreciate it a little bit more every time I make it out. I’m …
Cornerlands – Joshua Tree
We had just returned from our stay in Poipu Beach, a bit jet-lagged and the kids’ sleep schedules very much out of whack, when Ben asked if we’d be interested in joining them for a …
Eldorado Canyon, CO
Eldo. I’d read about it for years. World class trad climbing. Rich history. Layton Kor. After spending the day climbing Rewritten with Joey, I’m calling this area El Chossorado, and I will openly admit that …
Yosemite High Country
It’s been nearly two weeks since we returned from Tuolumne Meadows, and my body is still in the final stages of recovery. My shoulders are peeling, my joints are stiff, and I’ve got scabs on …
Pushing the Grade
A few things have happened since I last updated this blog. I strained the A2 pulley in my left middle finger (again). We ordered Zane an 8″ thick bouldering pad from Asana, since he’s climbing …