A Taste of Autumn
As we move into the second half of August, I find myself getting more and more anxious for the start of autumn. It is, after all, my favorite time of year (but you knew that already). It’s been pret...
RCTM Season Two: Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead
Our summer is winding down and another fifteen weeks has passed in our training. Our second season of training flew by and, though difficult to believe, we just completed our first three hangboard ses...
RCTM Season Two: Steady Progress
It’s hard to say whether a training cycle was a “success” or not because there are so many factors to consider. If all I needed to do was get up, eat well and train for climbing, the...
Reading, lately.
During those quiet times in our day, usually right before bed or in the car driving to a new crag, we’ve been reading to each other. It’s been really nice and we’ve been able to enjoy some reall...
Spearhead
A few weeks ago Andy and I set out for an alpine objective in Rocky Mountain National Park. An uncertain weather forecast was verified by a potent squall on our hike in as well as some ulcer-inducing ...
Staunton Rocks
Staunton is Colorado’s youngest state park. According to the interwebs “The first 1,720-acre parcel of land was donated to Colorado State Parks in 1986 by Frances Hornbrook Staunton. Subs...
Bear Hugs from Marcus and Beautiful Oregon!
‘I’m moving home!’ Those simple, yet meaningful words were music to our ears! Though a bit surprised by the news, we couldn’t curb our enthusiasm, nor wait to make plans for a visit, beers and...