Steck-Salathe

Jun 19th 2014 — California,Climbing,Walls,Yosemite — 6:28 pm

The plan was to do it in a day.

We left the apartment at 4:30am on Tuesday and got back at 3:00pm on Wednesday.

From the route description on Mountain Project:

The Steck-Salathe truly deserves its status as one of the “Fifty Classic Climbs of North America”. Everything from the climbing itself to the many stories of adventure had on the north face of the Sentinel makes this climb a must-do for any aspiring Valley climber — if not a route to be repeated again and again, it certainly should at least be seen as a rite of passage. The climb’s reputation for being long, wide, and physical is well deserved, but the quality of that climbing, the position one achieves, and the overall sense of adventure the route offers should not be understated.

Big ups to my roommate and friend Stewart Williams for being such a baller.

Hiking In Ramp Approach El Cap and Cathedral Rock View IMG_1461 Stewart Following To the Narrows Face Climbing Narrows Morning Bivy Spot After Narrows Chimney Yosemite Falls Stewart on Summit Spring Water Sentinel

Yosemite Life

Jun 14th 2014 — California,Yosemite — 11:28 pm

Counting Selfie Lower Merced Roomies Slackline Yos Falls Cathedral Rocks Middle Cathedral Rock El Portal Rock

Cedar Eater

Jun 8th 2014 — Climbing,Yosemite — 5:36 am

Went bouldering outside. First time.

Walking In Merced River The Crack Stewart Flailing Watching Swimming The Lip Moonlight

El Capitan

Jun 2nd 2014 — California,Climbing,Walls,Yosemite — 7:09 am

The first day of my life climbing on El Capitan. Perfect weather. Thrutched my way up the first two pitches of Zodiac by myself.

Featuring maneuvers such as cam hooking, a horizontal roof section, many many offset cam placements, and even a bit of free climbing!

Porch Swing Cathedral Rocks First Light The Nose Zodiac Roof 2 Pitches Walking Back Last Light

Little Yosemite Valley

May 31st 2014 — California,Yosemite — 6:39 am

LYV if you’re in the know. 4 days up there for work.

Half Dome South Face Plant Half Dome Mt Watkins IMG_1237 Liberty Cap Half Dome Again More Half Dome Merced River

Yosemite High Country

May 26th 2014 — California,Yosemite — 5:08 pm

Life is good right now. I am not responsible for any of this beauty but I would love for you to come and enjoy it with me.

These were all taken during the last two days, mostly from Tioga Road. The land is emerging sooner than usual after a mild winter.

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Lost Arrow Spire Tip

May 26th 2014 — Climbing,Yosemite — 8:12 am

A day of adventure with 2 incredible human beings.

Many photos and general awesomeness courtesy of Ben and Lindsey.

They travel a lot and write about it here:

http://blog.travelpod.com/members/benandlindsey

Starting Rappel On Spire 2nd Pitch Yosemite Falls Lindsey Topout Ben Topout Ben Tyrolean Lindsey Tyrolean Lindsey Tyrolean Michael Tyrolean Michael Hang Group Shot

El Portal Life

May 22nd 2014 — California,Yosemite — 7:36 am

IMG_1027 IMG_1033 IMG_1048 IMG_1053 IMG_1057 IMG_1059 Half Dome Yosemite Falls Science!

Missoula to Yosemite.

May 20th 2014 — Montana,Yosemite — 7:46 pm

Highway 12 over Lolo Pass eventually meeting up with highway 395. 1150 miles.

Lochsa Eastern Oregon Oregon Goose Lake Mono Lake 1 Mono Lake 2

Frank Ocean – Thinkin Bout You

May 15th 2014 — Music,Songs — 2:32 pm

My jam at the campground at Red Rock.

Biking With the Parkers

May 9th 2014 — Biking,Bozeman,Montana — 6:33 am

A sunny day in Bozeman.

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Shoshone Spire, South Face

May 4th 2014 — Blodgett Canyon,Climbing,Montana — 1:44 pm

Great day. Perfect weather. Montana I have missed you.

Up Valley Nez Perce Victory Summit Down Valley Nez Perce again Shoshone Blodgett Falls Rappel Nez Perce Nez Perce and Flathead Log Crossing

Red Rock Canyon

Apr 27th 2014 — Climbing — 10:26 am

Sandstone climbing just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. Highlights were the Original Route on Rainbow Wall and Epinephrine.
Campground Morning Tent Sign Mount Something Calico Hills Rainbow Wall Calico Hills 2 Desert Rainbow Wall Again Pine Creek Canyon Rainbow Wall Again Sam y Yo Black Velvet Canyon Epinephrine 1 Epinephrine 2

Moonlight Buttress

Apr 22nd 2014 — Climbing,National Parks,Utah,Walls,Zion — 12:24 pm

Cole and I climbed Moonlight Buttress. This involved a day to climb the first several pitches, a rest day, and then we did the route in a day. I don’t have pictures from the ascent day because my camera broke on this trip (again).

A chap by the name of Alex Honnold got famous by climbing this route without a rope in a little over two hours on April 1, 2008.

Parking Walking Road Walking Meadow River Crossing Moonlight Up Hill Pitch 2 View Pitch 3 Pitch 3 Scared Pitch 4

Zion NP: Hiking Hop Valley

Apr 18th 2014 — National Parks,Utah,Zion — 12:27 pm

Last week I went for a hike. Hop Valley trailhead to Kolob Arch and back.

It was lovely. Here’s what it looked like sometimes.

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