360, behind the back, under the leg, double-handed SLAM DUNK!!!!!

Yesterday Casey and I made our way to the Wash for a break from end-of-the-semester-project stress. He was excited to get on Globetrotters V10 again, this time without the grease! Conditions were just about perfect when we arrived. It had been overcast all day and there was a nice, cool wind keeping the temps down.
I worked on some V2's and a 4 on the Front Door boulder with no luck on the 4. They are fun mantle problems over a little cave on a huge boulder, so I will definitely make my way back!
We were taking our time waiting for the sun to go behind the hills for Casey's problem until we noticed some black clouds making their way over us in the sky. It started sprinkling really lightly so we hurried up to the Bowling Ball, joking about how it would be funny if it started to downpour when we got there. Sure enough, about 30 seconds after we arrived the rain started coming! Apparantly it only served as good motivation to hurry and get the send before conditions worsened!

Way to go Casey! It was a sweet send. Only his second go of the day!
I wish the picture quality of the video was better so you could see the tiny crimps he was pulling on.

He also put up a new line on the south face of the boulder starting on low crimps and finishing on Crash (v3). He thinks it's about a V6 grade and calls it Spirit Guide in honor of the Red Tail Hawks that have been accompanying our big sends as of late. And I just liked this leaf because it held on all winter! Pretty tough little guy! I'm wierd I know...

a day in the life...the Wash

We like having the Wash so close, practically in our own backyard. It is a great place to escape for a few hours and enjoy just being outside! Yesterday we went out for a bouldering session after school and although the temps were a little too warm for comfort, we still had a good time.

view of the Cedar City valley and mountains

Zach working the moves on Gerbil Jammin

Casey and I had a rough day of injuries.

First of all, there is a mysterious type of cactus at the wash. I don't know what it looks like because I can never find it when I search, but it knows what I look like and somehow it finds me. I swear it must be hiding under some rock that I walk by and it shoots out hundreds of little needles at me whenever I pass by. Yesterday was no exception. The worst part was that before I noticed the needles stuck in the bottom of my pants, I kneeled on them. Yeah. Painful. Add sitting on two pine needles to that and it makes for a kind of uncomfortable climbing day. Entertaining at least.

As for Casey, add one micro crimp to hours of hot sunlight and you will experience this:
At least it's pretty there.

And congratulations to Bryce on getting not one, but two V7's (his first) in one day!

Moe's Valley Part 5,002

happenings at the Wash

Sheralee sending Peteland V4

Bryce throwin' the Bowling Ball V7

Kestri getting way close on Peteland V4

a few more from the Turtle Wall

Here are a few more pictures from our Easter weekend at Turtle Wall. It was especially fun because my family came and we had Ashley and Parker there as well. I even convinced my dad to try climbing a little!

Dad

Brother
Mom

Page

Since then we have gone back one time and I redpointed Director of Human Affairs. My first 11! Casey worked the 5.13a and did it in two hangs! It will be fun to watch him redpoint it soon!

Easter Break at the Turtle Wall

Here are a few pictures from our day at Turtle Wall on Friday. We love the beautiful St. George weather!!! It was a successful day for everyone! Matt flashed Dancing Fox, Director of Human Affairs, Lambada, and Banana Dance. Casey flashed Lambada and Dancing Fox, and started working The Actual Parchments. He quickly pieced it together. It will go down next time! Page also had an eventful day flashing Director of Human Affairs and Banana Dance, and redpointing Dancing Fox. Andy flashed Director of Human Affairs and almost flashed Lambada in his tennis shoes with a sprained ankle! Greg redpointed Pinching Bird "Poop." :) I didn't actually redpoint anything, but I'm still satisfied with the progress I made and will get Director of Human Affairs next time and Banana Dance soon. I will post the rest of the pictures when I get a free day again. It might not be until the semester ends in a couple of weeks but I will try!

Spring Break Part II

This post is long overdue, but here it is nonetheless!

We spent our final day of spring break at the majestic and desolate land of Ibex. It was the most perfect day I have ever experienced there! The weather was perfect and we had a great day of climbing. Casey sent Tranced Out and Dreamin v6 on his 2nd go and I did the v3 stand start. He also sent Topus Left v6, Agua Nile low v7, and J v7. I sent a few other fun problems as well, just can't remember what they're called.

Can't wait to go again!