Back to the Valley and the road home...
I am playing a little catch up since I have been back home in TN now since Halloween. I have been more than a little distracted and not as motivated to update my site but there are some shots and comments that I really have to post. These are a few.
(Bouldering in Camp 4 on Backercracker)
From Yosemite I headed east to reconnect with Ben and Indian Creek before heading home, see why?
(Coin Crack)
(Rain Delay)
So much can and should be said about the events of the last 2 months and these pictures only capture a little of the good times had in great places with even better folks. All I can do for now is say that although I have returned home, the trip is not over and there is more to come.
I would like to address a few of the questions I have been asked most since returning.
q. You must have seen some wild stuff, did you ever get into any bad situations or what was the most threatening thing that happened to you?
a. No, nothing. Besides going a little postal trying to find the laundromat in Las Vegas or being overcharged for internet usage ($12) in Ontario nothing bad happen to me. The most offensive person I met was the US Customs Agent. As for natural threats, you accept that challenge when you sign up. That is just part of the deal.
q. What was the best part of your trip?
a. The people. It is really rewarding to meet and engage folks with no agenda. There are some really good, intelligent people out there and a lot can be learned. You just have to get out of traffic to meet them.
q. Would you do it again?
a. Yes, and often.
........ more to come. I didn't come home and quit climbing.
(Bouldering in Camp 4 on Backercracker)I returned the Valley for a week of climbing with the Sloss family. Drew and Casey came back for a fall tour and we stacked it objectives. We wanted to climb some of the classic easier routes as a group of 3 and Drew and I wanted to test ourselves on some of classic moderate 5.9's and 10's.
(Casey following on Snake Dike, Half Dome)
Our overall ticklist for the week included Jam Crack, Munginella, Central Pillar of Frenzy, the Grack, the East Buttress of El Cap and a grand finale on Snake Dike, Half Dome. Strong work and good times.
From Yosemite I headed east to reconnect with Ben and Indian Creek before heading home, see why?
(Coin Crack)
(Rain Delay)
So much can and should be said about the events of the last 2 months and these pictures only capture a little of the good times had in great places with even better folks. All I can do for now is say that although I have returned home, the trip is not over and there is more to come.
I would like to address a few of the questions I have been asked most since returning.
q. You must have seen some wild stuff, did you ever get into any bad situations or what was the most threatening thing that happened to you?
a. No, nothing. Besides going a little postal trying to find the laundromat in Las Vegas or being overcharged for internet usage ($12) in Ontario nothing bad happen to me. The most offensive person I met was the US Customs Agent. As for natural threats, you accept that challenge when you sign up. That is just part of the deal.
q. What was the best part of your trip?
a. The people. It is really rewarding to meet and engage folks with no agenda. There are some really good, intelligent people out there and a lot can be learned. You just have to get out of traffic to meet them.
q. Would you do it again?
a. Yes, and often.
........ more to come. I didn't come home and quit climbing.
posted by Warren Harden at 9:52 AM
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