Vegas!

We kept up our New Year's tradition with a trip to Red Rocks again this year. Unfortunately I had to be back for work on January 2nd so it wasn't as long as we had hoped, but it was still packed with a lot of enjoyable climbing and hiking. We arrived Saturday morning and spent the day at Kraft. Casey onsighted Classic Monkey and sent Stake Your Claim, and I climbed the Pearl. The crowds were unbelievable in the area. It was like climbing at a gym! Sunday we took a rest day and Monday morning we decided to go into Red Rocks National Reserve where we spent the day at Oak Creek. I was really excited to try Blood Trails but it was baking in the sun. After tearing up my finger and getting very frustrated we hiked up the hill and Casey sent Drunken Monkey. Tuesday was our last day so we spent the morning at Willow Springs and went back to Blood Trails for a few hours after it went in the shade. Neither of us were able to send that day, but we left some projects that we will be happy to get back to with fresh skin! 

Stake Your Claim V10

The Pearl V5

 A great send for Casey! One of his favorite climbs ever!

 Blood Trails V5. So classic!

 I definitely left some of my own trails...

 Drunken Monkey V9

Ode to the Modern Mayor V9/10

I love the yellow and gray rocks in Willow Springs. A beautiful contrast to the red rocks that are so prominent in the area!

Bouldering Videos from Southern Utah and Vegas

Three Stars in So. Utah from Casey Webb on Vimeo.
Vegas Sandstone from Casey Webb on Vimeo.
Secrets of Southern Utah from Casey Webb on Vimeo.

Vegas Photo Dump

 Well this all happened a while ago, but here are the Red Rock Canyon bouldering pics. It was a very fun trip and Tommy tore the place apart sending Timmy's Problem V9, Tailpipe V9, and Desert Rain. The latter being one of the most incredible boulder problems I've touched.

Tommy Crushing

Here's a nice video of Tommy climbing a couple of really cool problems at Red Rocks.  He also managed to send Timmy's Problem (V9), but we didn't get it on video. Sorry.

Boulder Dancing in Vegas from Tommy Rigby on Vimeo.

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...................