February Family Fires

The mojede4 took advantage of a beautiful sunny day to return to the desert of the Batholith.


Although we weren't cold, fire seemed to warm the hearts and imaginations of the children.



Finally ticking off this flaring OW--wondering about that sitck-filled exit. Turns out, I didn't have to clean it as I went up.


Molly wasn't feeling the groove today, and backed off 5.7 Crack and Keep the Motor Runnin'--she did, though, touch the first bolt hanger on the Bolted Boulder before down-climbing it, rounding out her descent day.

stayin' in touch

Just Lettin' you'all know I'm still kickin'

Last day in January

Yesterday was the last day of January, so this is my last addition to this month--day number 8 for me out on the stone.

Who says that you can't climb year round in the Northern Lattitudes?


Pat, checking out the possibilities of using the "Snake Flake" on this pebble.



Sir Tom, doing that upside-down climbing thang.



We stumbled upon this on the way out to the car--too bad we didn't bring a rope...but next time.