Bishop embodies many things that I struggle with – sharp holds, complex sequences, temperature-dependent climbs. I have to temper my enthusiasm and manage my skin so it is strong enough to withstand great pressure and doesn’t wear out. There is a big variation in climbing style between the Buttermilk Country and the Volcanic Tablelands. The [...]
I don’t really consider myself to be a boulderer. Sure, I boulder occasionally, especially during the winter when weather is unpredictable, but at heart I really love to climb cracks. However, there’s a limit to how much better one can get at crack climbing without cross-training. The winter is a great time to cross train, [...]
Joshua Tree is a place like no other. Strangely formed limbs of a cactus like tree shoot out at all angles. The scene is straight from a Dr. Seuss book. Various sized piles of granite cover the moon-like landscape. Waking up to this scene after driving in at night must be quite the spectacle. Looking [...]
It’s been ages since I have posted on the blog. More than 4 weeks. Not to say I haven’t written anything but it hasn’t gone “live”. In NorCal, El Nino is in full effect and we have been getting slammed with “bad” weather. By that I only mean highs in the 50’s and a bunch [...]
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