Escalante to Bridgeport

Wendy and I got away for an overnighter on the river alone. We did the Escalante to Bridgeport section of the Gunnison River. We put on at 6pm on Weds and rolled into camp about 7:30. It was beautiful, no wind, no rain, no people...

Family Values - Telluride

Piper and I went to Telluride to climb on the Falls Wall. We were heading for the multi-pitch route "Family Values". The weather was threatening, but held off just long enough for us to get the climb in...

Overnighter on the Upper Colorado

We caught up with Friends Ian, Val, Noel, Janine for an overnighter on the upper Colorado. It was a lot of fun. Piper was in the Ducky. We got a little rain, but overall the weather was great! A bunch of Eagles were buzzing around our camp too.

4th of July

Wendy, Hobie and I climbed Courthouse Mtn on the morning of the 4th of July. It was a beautiful day. Wildflowers and mountains all around!

Pipeline Wall - Telluride

Piper and I set off for Telluride, to the Pipeline Wall, to climb "Ame's Way". This would be her first multi-pitch route. It goes 3 pitches at 270'. When we arrived at the base of the route, two others were starting the climb. So, we ventured down the trail to look around. We found a 1-pitch route that looked fun. We're not sure what this route is, but it was hard...

Then back to Ame's Way. It was a great route with awesome views!

Finally on the River with the New Boat!

I finally got the new boat all geared up! We met up with friends Kara & Andy for some boating. Day 1, we put in on the Cemetary run on the Roaring Fork to the Colorado, and took out at South Canyon. Day 2, we put in at Shoshone and ran down to South Canyon. Good fun, the new rig worked out pretty well. Just a little mishap in Shoshone, wasn't sure of the line in one rapid and nailed a rock!

Chicago Style!

Wendy and Piper joined me in Chicago last week. I was in town for work and they came to see the city! On the itinerary : Aquarium, White Sox Game, 'Rock Of Ages' musical, the Lakefront and Millennium Park! It was a busy week and lots of fun.