Friday, July 18, 2008

Boulder and Big Elk Meadows

Well yesterday was my friend Drew's birthday so since we were both off of work early we decided to head in to Boulder and bum around for a bit. While there we were lucky enough to stop at REI - read sarcasm into that - I was able to make it away spending only $120. I did get some good finds though; I found a new harness and a really nice Mountain Hardware vest, that isn't really necessary for anything except to appease my vanity. I suck.

After boulder we headed up to Oskar Blues in Lyons to eat dinner and have a few beers with a few friends and listen to a really cool band, which coincidentally enough is playing tonight at the Rock Inn where I am about to head out to. After Oskar's we went and camped at Big Elk Meadows to do some bouldering in the morning and afternoon.

Bouldering sucked. I sent a V1. Kind of depressing for me. However, I did come close on a number of other problems one of which was a V4 and the other a V5 but I just couldn't work out the beta. I just can't get to feeling too strong here lately. It kind of sucks.

Sunday, I'm supposed to head to a crag called the Ironclads with my buddy Kevin to do some sport climbing. I'm pretty excited and there is a huge selection of routes so it will be great to warm up on something that isn't a 5.11. haha. I'd really like to get some 10's onsight tomorrow if possible too so we'll have to see what happens!

I hope things are going well Mom and I'm checking your blog as often as possible. Scott, you're a bum and get your ass out here! I hope everyone else is doing well!

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