Squamish -- Last trip of the Year

It's been a rough couple of weeks ... but I did mention to squeeze in some fun. I've done some climbing (a hot and not all that productive, but fun day at Mt. Erie), did some dancing (west coast swing weekend workshop).

Last weekend Adrianne and I headed up to Squamish. The weather looked (and was!) fantastic, and we had a great time!! I managed to get in a couple hard leads (The Zip - 10a, and Flying Circus - 10a). Not a first time for either, but still an undertaking for me and I was really happy with myself. We also went up to Star-Chek on Sunday and climbed a 4 pitch 5.8 sport route. The climbing wasn't all that exceptional, but it was in a really cool setting and we had a great time. We'd planned on having me leading pitches 1 & 3, and Adrianne taking 2 & 4, but I was feeling kind of freaked getting to the second bolt, so I came down and Adrianne took the first pitch. I had pulled myself together by the top of the first pitch, so I took pitches 2 & 4. It was pretty easy climbing, but a bit more run out than I would have liked. Still, lots of fun and I'm really glad we did it. I think Adrianne might have some pictures that I'll share as soon as I get them from her.

And now it's desert climbing season ... stay tuned for trips to Skaha and Smith! :)