New Stuff at the Wash

The Wash has always held a soft spot in my heart. Seriously, I can remember the first time climbing there like it was yesterday. I was with Tommy, and I was desperately trying to send everything before him with the main goal of impressing everybody we were with! I was so young and...stupid. My second time there I climbed the classic problem "Mega Marvels".  The moves flowed amazingly, especially with the start jug intact (thanks a lot Corbin). Well here we are three years and many sessions later. I've climbed a lot of the established problems, but lately my eyes have been a bit more attracted to the unchalked pieces of rock. If somebody is looking to develop some quality boulders, then the wash may be your place. Don't be decieved the rock isn't exactly Bishopesque, but there are definately some hidden gems lying about. So if you have a high tolerance for ticks, especially this time of year, come check it out. Here's a couple pics.

The Scarecrow

Bree's Down

A really amazing yet hard project V10 maybe? V11? V23.5? I dunno?

Quarter of a Century and Climbing!!

What better way to celebrate the 25th year than a weekend climbing with some great friends! Casey's birthday wish was to spend a few days at Ibex so of course we made it happen. We had a great time as usual. And this time we were fortunate to be there during great weather! We had a great time climbing, camping and basking in the sun.

Casey and Tommy are perfect climbing buddies, always ready for some beta giving or a boost.

 Beautiful rock!

 I keep myself entertained with the Canon when I'm not on the rocks. Casey is usually the victim.

  
Best Friends Forever!! :)

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese is the Cheesiest!

Ok, so this isn't actually about cheese..but we do love Kraft! The boulders that is. (Actually, I really do like macaroni and cheese now that I think about it, but that's beside the point.) We love these boulders! The moves, the texture, the warmth. And our climbing buddies weren't so bad either. Spring Utah weather kept us from Moes and Joes, so we decided to make the long trek to Red Rocks, Nevada, and we are so glad that Tommy, Bridget and Daniel made the even longer trek to join us. It really was one of the funnest climbing days I have had lately!! And I'm pretty sure everyone else would concur. Here are a few snapshots of our great day at the Kraft boulders!

Check out that crazy swing! ;)

 Whatever gets you to the top!

First V7! Awesome!!!

Probably my favorite picture. Ever.

I made Casey  climb this problem three times trying to get a good picture of the swing. After it was getting dark. The timing was being difficult....

 ....and this was the best I got. Pretty rad right? Totally worth the extra effort.

Next year...................