My First Whipper

This summer I took a Whipper.  As defined in this previous post, Whippers are NOT awesome.  Mine was no exception.On July 30, I headed out to Exit 38  to meet some members of The Group for a little Friday-after-work climbing action.  I was...

Summer Adventuring

This summer hasn’t been all about weekend trips away to epic places like Smith Rock.  There have been plenty of hiking and after-work climbing trips as well.I want to go on the record as saying I am so thankful to climbing because it has enabled me to meet...

Smith Rocks, Part Deux

I know it’s been months, but I couldn’t not write about my second trip to Smith Rocks.  I’ve been there before, in case you want to read about it.  This time the trip consisted of a crew of peeps, including Allen from last time and the...

Climbing Terms for the Uninitiated

A number of you who actually read the blog (vs. scan the pictures…you know who you are!) have requested that I put together a post about climbing terms. I deem this an excellent idea, thus this post! I’m glad all you non-climbers have enjoyed my recent...

Smith Rock, Oregon

Over memorial day weekend, I went with a few friends to Smith Rock in Oregon, and pretty well known climbing mecca. I was joined by Allen, a fellow I had just met a few weeks prior (man I love the climbing community – people are always so game to get out and...

Ed Viesturs

This post really has no point other than to brag that I know Ed Viesturs and have read his book like a thousand times! He is so inspiring not to mention his impressive lung capacity. Anyway, just wanted to share this picture of he and I (cause we are bff’s). And...