Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Moab

During some much-needed time indoors at Braden's parents condo (Thanks Robb and Cyndy!) the boys got to ride world-class mountain bike terrain. The video is riding the Slickrock Trail with Dan Hamann, hoping for some carnage - well done Dan!

Travels From CA to CO

The Messersmith's were kind enough to let us park under their Walnut Tree in SLC, Thanks!
Bonneville Speedway - Eerie introduction back to the desert.
With the announcement of weddings and to catch up with friends, we are heading to Colorado. The drive across Nevada was uneventfull; however we took some time to explore the Ruby Mountains - exceptional!

Lover's Leap, South Lake Tahoe

Rappelling Hospital Corner 10a *****
Lake Tahoe.
Arete Climbers (Travelers Buttress Route) at Lover's Leap.
Catch of the Day, look for this shot at Cabella's!

Cali Climbing

Well protected slab climbing!
Climbing in Tuolumne.
Reflection lake in Tuolumne.
Stuffed by snow in the Mammoth area.
Goofy New Friends, Ben and Lindsey.
Hot Springs!
Rest Day Meditation.
Braden Rock Climbing!
Waiting out an afternoon thunderstorm.
Updating the Blog on a rest day.
Meaghan leading Volcanic Tuff at Clark Canyon.
We worked our way north from Bishop along the eastern Sierra Nevada foothills for some spectacular climbing and some well deserved rest days. Areas visited were the Owens River George, Benton Area Crags, Clark Canyon, Tuolumne Meadows, and Lovers Leap.