Monthly Archives: June 2012

Jun 24 2012
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Photo Sharing

I realize that it has been a long time since I have shared anything on this blog.  Accordingly, I am going to take the easy way out and simply post some photos from the last few weeks.   Here we go……

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These are from a family vacation we took to St. George.  I’m lucky my wife is an amazing photographer.  Just before we took these photos, Kate went insane because we saw a King Snake.  Kate’s lapse from sanity started off as you would expect – a loud shriek, some frantic movements, etc.  However, the motivation behind these were entirely different.  Kate wanted to catch the snake, name him, bring him home, and care for him.  Girls.   Luckily, I was able to talk her out of it.  P.S.  These photos were shot on film.  A lost art in this day and age.   Continue reading →

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Jun 21 2012
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Arm And Hammer Pt. 2

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Tanner and I had plans to go climbing on my birthday, you know the drill, grab some churros for breakfast and go out for a few hours of good climbing. We were tossing around some routes in little cottonwood and the plan was set, I would meet him bright and early. Continue reading →

Jun 18 2012
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Crag Check: Window Rock East

Window Rock

A group of the team hangs out on the summit of Window Rock, as seen from the parking lot.

The Utah Climbing Club is an excellent environment for aspiring and experienced climbers to hangout with like-minded folks. Operated by Jenn Moore and Darren Knezek from Mountainworks in Provo, the club is a social hub of climbing that offers a little something for everyone, as well as world-class training from some of the most knowledgable climbers ever.

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Jun 11 2012
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The Early Bird | Steorts’ Ridge

Sun About to Rise Above American Fork Canyon

The sun is trying to peek his head out through to beautiful maw of American Fork Canyon while I was driving to pick up Taylor.

Saturday mornings have become my last bastion of adventure. Having a grown-up job certainly accommodates smaller windows of opportunity to get out and play. That being said, I haven’t been necessarily deprived of recreation, but my complex schedule doesn’t allow for me to plan outings that are going to last for more than 4 or 5 hours––except for Saturday mornings.
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Jun 06 2012
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Words by Parker Cross

Images by Andy and Neena Earl

Climbing appeals to an extremely large demographic. There’s a little bit of something for everyone (even acrophobics). Climbing, for me, is an opportunity to connect with nature in a really special way. Somehow I feel super-connected to the outdoors when I’m climbing and mountaineering/splitboarding. It’s not a sport that you can do on your own though. Continue reading →

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Jun 04 2012
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Fine Jade

Funnest day ever.  Chase and I backpacked up to the ridge between the Rectory and Castleton Tower.  We arrived at 1:30 am, slept a couple of hours, woke up before the sunrise and started climbing.  After climbing Fine Jade we went and floated the Colorado in pool toys.  This was super funny because as we floated down the river on our leisure craft, we were surrounded by kayakers and expedition rafters who were decked-out in lifejackets and helmets.  Unfortunately, Chase lost his camera in the river so we don’t have any pictures from the float.  Oh, forgot to mention, we took a nap in the park.  Best day ever!

Some info on Fine Jade:  First pitch was definitely the hardest for us.  The “crux” pitch went pretty easy.  Also, we only brought one rope, which is nice except you have to do three rappels to come down.  Also, if you are to do this climb, pass the first anchors you see and go to the second.  The second pitch is a long line of beautiful fingers!  Loved it.

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Jun 01 2012
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It was a year ago I first laid eyes on Mark Twight’s quintessential book “Extreme Alpinism”. Even though my climbing partner gave it rave reviews, it stayed firmly stashed below a pile of text books. Ce’est le vie. When I finally got around to it, I quickly realized this was no ordinary climbing book (like the ones your mom finds on sale and gives you for Christmas…am I the only one?). It made “Freedom of the Hills” seem more like a boy scout handbook. I read it, and was left wanting more from climbing. I knew there was more before I read the book. I suppose I just had never put the thought into what it would take for me to enjoy it. My buddy and I got to thinking that maybe we could dabble in a little extreme alpinism of ourselves. Just a little. Continue reading →

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