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Don’t ever take it for granted. Happy 🌎 day!

Don’t ever take it for granted. Happy 🌎 day!

“It was here, years ago that I started this stor

“It was here, years ago that I started this story, although, of course, at the time I did not know that stories of life are often more like rivers than books. But I knew a story had begun, perhaps long ago near the sound of water. And I sensed that ahead I would meet something that would never erode so there would be a sharp turn, deep circles, a deposit, and quietness.” — Norman Maclean

The deserts hidden labyrinths have always attracte

The deserts hidden labyrinths have always attracted me. It’s good to be back exploring after a long winter.

Sketch Tips Episode One. In this episode I talk ab

Sketch Tips Episode One. In this episode I talk about evaluating ice in early and late season conditions. I also talk about why we made the decision to bail.

Just when I think my ice season is over, a climb I

Just when I think my ice season is over, a climb I have chased for two decades decides to show itself. Knowing the previous 7 days of snow and clouds were coming to an end, we knew a very early start was going to be key. My blaring 4am alarm meant it was go time. We reached the base of the wall about 15min before sunrise. In the back of my mind, I knew we should have been here an hour earlier. I think we all knew that, but we were gonna give it a go until something told us not to. High Noon is a two pitch climb so having quality ice to ascend two pitches safely was our priority. This meant we needed enough ice for at least a few good screws and a solid belay. @danesteadman took the first pitch, tip-toeing his way up the paper thin ice. Just as he reached the first curtain, the sun illuminated the entire route, and at that moment the energy in the air shifted. Within a minute, ice was raining down from above and I could feel the heat of the sun. Dane looked at me and I looked at him, and we both knew it was over. The ice was already incredibly thin and slightly delaminated. It was gonna be two pitches of intense climbing. Adding warming temperatures and sun to the scenario pushed it beyond the risk either of us were willing to take. Better to have another season and continue the chase!

Ice Forecast April 17 2021. This will be the last

Ice Forecast April 17 2021. This will be the last Ice forecast for the South Fork Valley, Wyoming for this season. Come and get it!!

It’s been good to get back in the gym for some o

It’s been good to get back in the gym for some off season training. It’s a great time of year for me to reflect and analyze what worked and what didn’t this past winter. I’m very motivated to start next winter stronger than ever. I have some projects 😉.

One of the many elusive ice lines in the South For

One of the many elusive ice lines in the South Fork Valley “Last Climb Before The War”.

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