Overall If it weren’t for the runout, this would be a 4-star route. The approach is super easy, the climbing is overall fun, the belay ledges are nice, the descent (walk off) is super nice, it ends on a summit, etc. But the freaking runout… it was barely within my comfort level (and I consistently…
Coyote Tower Jan 2022
This climb was sustained and tough! Full body workout! Tons of stemming, good amount of hand jams (definitely crack gloves needed), overall quite good (but difficult) climbing. This was probably our favorite climb in Sedona, lots of quality climbing, pretty good approach, good rappels. Only downside is that you have to bring two ropes and…
Nirvana Jan 2022
Time log 1:16 PM – Hiking 2:01 PM – Ditching backpacks (46 min hike) 2:45 PM – Climbing 5:04 PM – Hiking back down 5:52 PM – Back at car (48 min hike) Gear brought Singles #0.3-4 A #5 or double #4 could have been useful for P1, but you only use cams for P1…
Dr. Rubo's Wild Ride Jan 2022
This was probably our 2nd best climb in Sedona! Super easy approach, easy rappels, only one 60m rope needed, pretty neat views. Only downsides is the climbing is just so-so… P2 is really good, but P1 is awkwardly challenging and P3-4 are just traversey and not really interesting. Time log 12:49 PM – Hiking 1:15…
Void of Form Dec 2021
Tried climbing it with Isaac and Romy, but P3 was especially awkward and psychologically cruxy. Getting to the second bolt is awkward and requires a committing awkward move. Isaac and Romy bailed and then we finished the rest. Started climbing ~9:00 AM. P1 – Andrew P2 – Alexis P3 – Andrew P4-5 – Alexis P6.1…
Hex Mountain Backcountry Skiing Dec 2021
Super fun day! Really mellow route, hardly steep enough in some spots, but mostly all open skiing, no dense trees! When there’s uphill sections, do not try to cut those, it’s easiest to just go up and then down. The ridge is so curved and mellow that it’s impossible to “traverse” back to it.
Indian Creek 2021
On Friday around 8 PM, we left for Indian Creek! We took the Subaru since my truck’s rear axle seal was broken and it was taking longer than expected to fix, but the Subaru got to all the trailheads fine! We arrived around 3 PM and decided to camp in the official Creek Pasture campground…
Zion (Smith Rock)
We started off our trip to Smith Rock with the classic Zion! We got an early start, and started climbing at 7:00 AM and got to the top around 9:50 AM. The approach is super short and all on a really cushy trail! All anchors are bolted. We clipped our shoes to our harnesses and…
Observation Rock Attempt 2021
Crappy weather and rocks falling every 2 minutes… no thanks, turnaround it was. Map: Observation Rock – CalTopo Key learnings Drive to trailhead is 20 mins shorter than Google says (1:50 rather than 2:10). Walkie talkies could be useful if windy & foggy (since might not be able to hear or see each other while…
Stanley-Burgner 2021
This was a LONG day. 24 hours and 20 minutes. This one’s probably worth camping for since it’s an exhausting, tough route! Overall notes Communications were actually pretty good, didn’t bring radios and didn’t really need them LOTS of crack climbing! Usually corner/weird cracks, but still, tons of jamming. Gear brought Doubles #0.3-2 and single…