the pics from today thread

[Barb]

Nice sunrise at the dog park this morning 

[Barb]

Moab!  Can’t believe I have service at this BLM campground.  Went through some snow on Vail Pass but worth it  

 

[momskeeztoo]

That is some set up!! A two story camper and tent. You could use as an Airbnb. 

[Barb]

Just a roof top tent on a tear drop 

[toast21602]

Nice sunrise walking in to work this morning. 

[mbike-ski]

wow that's a long walk! what time did you start?

[toast21602]

2 hours ago, mbike-ski said:

wow that's a long walk! what time did you start?

#DadJoke

[Barb]

Today was a long day. We did these 2 sections. The climbing was way above my ability but I topped out in 2 of my routes so I was thrilled with that. Learned a ton about anchors etc. I am bruised, sore and dog tired. Rinse and repeat tomorrow. Was climb belay, climb belay so didn’t get a chance to take any action shots. 

 

 

 

[Barb]

Finally some action shots!  Our guide actually took a few today but I didn’t get them from her yet.  But an amateur photographer was watching us and took a bunch of our climb and rappel. I was wearing dark colors today so I sort of blend in with the rock. 
 

We climbed slab today which is slightly tilted sandstone with basically nothing to hold on to. Once in a while you get some ok holds but it’s mostly trusting that your feet will stick while inching your way up. I cursed and grunted a lot!

We did not climb this part but a cool pic he took 

peaceful sunrise 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Cool tent/camper thing so does one person sleep in the top and the other in the bottom?

[Barb]

Yes I sleep in the camper and Shannon sleeps up top. She has a 0 degree sleeping bag but she knows she can come in w me if she gets too cold. I have heat in the teardrop but there are def still cold spots. It’s warm enough but not totally comfortable. Been in the low 30’s at night 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

42 minutes ago, Barb said:

Yes I sleep in the camper and Shannon sleeps up top. She has a 0 degree sleeping bag but she knows she can come in w me if she gets too cold. I have heat in the teardrop but there are def still cold spots. It’s warm enough but not totally comfortable. Been in the low 30’s at night 

You two are hardcore.  I’d be looking for a hotel..and in a zero degree sleeping bag I’d be roasting but I’m fat and hairy which Shannon isn’t except maybe under her arms and on her legs if she’s that kind of gal lol

[RidgeRacer]

On 10/21/2021 at 10:52 PM, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

You two are hardcore.  I’d be looking for a hotel..and in a zero degree sleeping bag I’d be roasting but I’m fat and hairy which Shannon isn’t except maybe under her arms and on her legs if she’s that kind of gal lol

You know darn well that if Shannon came up to you and talked to you in a bar you'd poop your pants.  

 

[Barb]

Yesterday we started the morning climbing Looking Glass Arch. I have been to this area before but opted out of the climbing due to the 120’ free rappel. I decided it was time to suck it up and try. It’s a 3 pitch 350’ climb on fairly easy rock. The crux is the first 6’ getting off the ground. I lost my footing here tried to catch myself and put some nice holes in my puffy, womp womp. 

this is the 3rd pitch where it gets much less vertical. 
I had a full on meltdown at the top waiting to rappel and cried my eyes out 

 

then we drove to another area and started working on climbing cracks.  Really fucking hard! I was not able to get more than 10’ off the ground with much effort  

 

Shannon killed it and made the top

 

the technique in the chimney was a bit easier. Gonna do all cracks today and hopefully get done a bit earlier so we can go to the rec center and take a shower. 

Edited October 23, 2021 by Barb

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

4 hours ago, RidgeRacer said:

You know darn well that if Shannon came up to you and talked to you in a bar you'd poop your pants.  

 

I don’t think so lol 

No diss to Shantastic, I just have good control of my Bowels

Edited October 23, 2021 by GrilledSteezeSandwich

[RidgeRacer]

[PSUFrankenstein]

[Benm]

@PSUFly what fish is that? Looks tasty. 

[PSUFrankenstein]

42 minutes ago, Benm said:

@PSUFly what fish is that? Looks tasty. 

False albacore.  Awesome fish to catch but I've heard they're not good to eat.  

[toast21602]

Leaf peeping is prime in the northern valley right now. Get out and enjoy the colors before the weekend rain! 👌🍂🍁

Edited October 28, 2021 by toast21602

[momskeeztoo]

Was just hiking at Hickory Run. Surprised there were leaves on the trees still 

[toast21602]

Running on roads like this with fall foliage never gets old. Although, I always look forward to snow covered trees too.

[mbike-ski]

9 hours ago, momskeeztoo said:

Was just hiking at Hickory Run. Surprised there were leaves on the trees still 

we still havent had our first frost yet

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

18 minutes ago, mbike-ski said:

we still havent had our first frost yet

When I was a kid the average first frost was mid October.  Those days are long gone. 

[toast21602]

Spent some time in Prague last night and today en route to Olomouc for a work trip. Walked downtown last night for some food and beer and ran around old city this morning before heading out. Cool place.