Some sunshine and warm temps brought about this strange sensation to go rock climbing! Weird i know. I drove out to Midget Widget by myself with a rope and some crash pads for a quick afternoon solo/boulder session, but discovered a very snow covered road stopping me dead in my tracks several miles before the crag. Bummer.I thought it would be a perfect spring-like day to crag at South Park but knowing the area is closed for wintering mule deer, i only had two other options - Heise Rock or the gym! Sadly enough i could not bring myself to climb at Heise Rock so i sat in the sun on my front porch for a little while soaking up the warm rays. As soon as Heather got home we headed to our local gym. We had fun for the most part.
I am happy to say that i am completely out of rock climbing shape and i'm very happy about that! I doubt i'm capable of climbing 5.11 right now which might be a really tuff pill to swallow for some climbers, but not me! I like working hard to get into shape. Gym climbing isn't so much about the scene. My only needs for atmosphere are positive people, energizing music with a driving beat and some aggression, and chalk dust! I got totally destroyed in just a few short hours. I fell off of almost everything i got on and loved every minute of it. I know i did something right as i was wicked sore the next day.
Right now my focus is to gain some base fitness over the next couple of weeks before my trip to Red Rocks and then to Indian Creek with Heather and a few friends from around here. After that i think the TeNi
alator and i have plans to start development on what could be "the future" for area climbers. Lots of route potential, lots of variety, and lots of limestone! NO, it's not west of Idaho Falls!
alator and i have plans to start development on what could be "the future" for area climbers. Lots of route potential, lots of variety, and lots of limestone! NO, it's not west of Idaho Falls! I've got some great trips in mind this year and it appears another international trip in likely for Heather and I this summer! I think we'll run the gamut of styles this year with some sport climbing, trad climbing and likely some alpine rock and mixed climbing along with some new route development with TeNgiao at the new sector. It should e an awesome year for climbing if we can stay injury free!
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Glad to hear you hit sticks. You say you got shut down. Not too bad I'm guessing. There are a few really hard, phenomenal routes in there right now. They should keep you entertained for a while.
So, am I allowed to ask where the "new sector" for climbing is? or is it top secret?
You are always allowed! Secrecy isn't my thing. It's not worth talking about yet as there are no established routes. As soon as Matt and I get in there and get a handful of routes established we will get that information out to area climbers.
For the time being, it's in the Palisades Region and requires about 45 minutes to approach. We've both looked at it several and feel that there will be a lot of potential, but you just never know until you get off the ground.
Stay tuned and you'll see some info.
I take it that you have climbed at Heise so much that it makes you want to puke if you go. I do have to say, it is a great place for parties and those that have kids. Hopefully we can convice you to climb there at least once this coming season.
hay so excited for the new area , do want tohear more , and if you need a climbing mule and belay to help work and figure out new lines i am in. i have a new few lines io would like to bolt if your up to looking at them and helping me.
i am also interested in helping desine and biuld the new wall at sticks lets talk soon.
Dean!
Looks like all is going well. I'm glad you had a nice day or two out there. I caught a photo of you in Rock & Ice and thought I'd check in. Drop me a line sometime.
Robbyvegas
As usual, it is cool to read what you are up to. Psyched to see a new area bloom!
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