In case you’re short on time, here’s the gist of my review here: the Patagonia Women’s Rock Guide Pants are, hands down, the best climbing pants I have ever owned. Period. If you want to know why these are the best climbing pants ever, then read on. I’ve always had a hard time finding good [...]
This is a trip report about my last two trips up to the Incredible Hulk. Scroll down to skip the Public Service Announcement or read on for important tips for minimizing impact at the Incredible Hulk. To future climbers of the Incredible Hulk: I’m pretty passionate about the outdoors and one thing that is very [...]
There is something special about the numerous domes and sprawling meadows of Tuolumne. It provides such a contrast to the towering walls of the Yosemite Valley. The atmosphere is more relaxed, the concentration of people is diminished, and the overall commercialization is lower. In the Meadows everyone walks slower, breathing in thin air. I often [...]
Labor Day weekend was coming up and it was long past time for a Lizzy and SK adventure. We had been wanting to do a nice long Sierra alpine route together and, after discussing our options, we decided on Clyde Minaret. The Southeast Face of Clyde Minaret (5.8 IV) is one of the 50 Classic [...]
I have been feeling recently that words and stills couldn’t quite adequately describe the experience of doing a triathlon, so for the Luna Bar Triathlon this past weekend, I decided to make a video! This was my longest triathlon yet: 0.5mi swim, 20mi cycle, 4mi run. I finished in 2:03:51, for 4th place in my [...]
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