I know, I know. It's been forever since I posted anything here. My last post left off with a trip to the Black Wall up at Mt. Evans. I tried to sneak in one last alpine trip to RMNP but it snowed mid-Sept and that was the end of alpine fun. Oh well, next year....
Lately, I've been doing a ton of climbing over in Eldorado Canyon with my friends Scott and Joe. Usually this time of year, one feels like they are at their peak of climbing fitness, so you go after hard sends. The mornings have been perfect for climbing on Regarden Wall in Eldo. The sun hits the wall early and really warms things up quickly. Me and Scott took a run up the Naked Edge a few weeks back at just over 2 hrs car to car. I think 2:05 to be exact. The current record is 1:22 by some local hardmen. Me and Scott feel we can beat this time with a little practice.
We've also been climbing some really cool bolted pitches above the roof route area. The climbs, although bolted, are a little spooky at first because the bolts are quite spaced out. You either send or get sent home! Hands in the clouds was the first route we worked on followed by Huck Off. They both go at 12- and are super classic. It's great to have such talented, motivated partners to go try these routes with!
The weather has turned cold again with snow forecast all weekend, but Monday looks promising!
Scott on his way to sending Hands in the Clouds (12-)
Photo credit: Joe Crotty
Scott bearing down after the traverse.
Photo credit: Joe Crotty
Me on Huck Off's spooky starting moves.(12-)
Photo credit: Joe Crotty
Snatching the great hold at the 3rd bolt
Photo credit: Joe Crotty
Time to take flight!
Photo credit: Joe Crotty
Joe styling the start to Huck Off.(12-) Me belaying.
Photo credit: Scott Bennett
Joe getting down to business on Huck Off
Photo credit: Scott Bennett
