Zion/Grand Staircase Photo Dump

Country Club

Last weekend we went up to SLC to visit with family. I was very excited to finally make it back to LCC, but it wasn't meant to be. For some strange reason the seasons decided to play a mean trick on me and dump a bunch of snow over the valley floor. Seriously, snow on April 29th! Well I decided not to let it get the best of me so I formed a plan. There are boulders on the benches above Draper known as the Country Club. They sit at a low elevation in area exposed to sunlight most the day, therefore they make a great plan B if mother nature decides to ruin plan A at LCC, BCC, or AF.

Tommy and I had fun playing around in the new area. We climbed a pretty neat V7 and some good easy stuff. We tried this crazy long roof that is so steep it angles downward. I don't know if it's been done from the very back of the cave. I figured it's about V11 or 12, but who knows?

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!! :)