Turkey Rocks, Colorado | Rock Climbing
I took a trip to Turkey Rocks in Colorado to do some rock climbing a couple of weeks ago. Turkey Rocks reminds me a bit of Joshua Tree in the fact that the cracks are plentiful, the granite is course, and most routes are 1-3…
Surrealistic Pillar (5.7) – Lover’s Leap Rock Climbing
Surrealistic Pillar (5.7) is a classic three-pitch route located on the lower buttress of Lover’s Leap. Some people choose to use it as an approach climb for the mega classic “Corrugation Corner”. The route has a ton of variety; face climbing, jamming, traversing, and even…
Double Cross (5.7+) – Joshua Tree Rock Climbing
Double Cross is one of the most popular moderate routes in Joshua Tree. Due to its splitter and sustained nature, it’s best to have good crack climbing technique prior to leading. Word on the street is that this route has seen a number of accidents….
Breakfast of Champions (5.8+) – Joshua Tree Climbing
Breakfast of Champions is a classic two-pitch trad route located in the “Wonderland South” area of Joshua Tree National Park. The route is notable for its variety of climbing on good rock. It is steep, airy, and thought-provoking at times. The approach can be adventurous,…
Exploring Yellowstone National Park
We took a winter trip to West Yellowstone, Montana, and explored Yellowstone National Park by snowmobile. During the winter, roads are snowed over and entry is only permitted if you’re part of a guided tour or have a permit along with a snow-capable vehicle. We…
The Chief (5.5) – Joshua Tree Climbing
The Chief (5.5), is a traditional rock climbing route that is located in Joshua Tree National Park. It is a great climb for the grade. It’s easy to protect, the rock is featured, and the climbing is fun! In my opinion, this route is one…
Pine Creek Canyon Climbing – Red Rock
I recently visited Red Rock Canyon located near Las Vegas, Nevada. Within Red Rock, there is a popular canyon called “Pine Creek Canyon“. This canyon is home to several world-class, traditional, multi-pitch rock climbs. This video describes the orientation of the canyon and provides information…
Kayaking – June Lake, CA
Veronica and I booked a campsite at Oh Ridge campground and hit the road to do some camping over America’s birthday. During our stay at Oh Ridge, the weather was so good and the water was inviting. So, we headed over to the June Lake…
Hot Sex (5.9) – Indian Creek Climbing
Hot Sex (5.9) is a splitter hand crack located in Indian Creek, Utah. This route is slightly lower angle and thus is great for someone honing their crack skills or warming up for the day. It is also shorter than most creek routes. Therefore, you…
Indian Creek Climbing Vlog
I took a trip a few weeks back to Indian Creek, UT with the boys. It was a super fun a successful trip for us. We explored a lot of different areas and knocked down some classic pitches. I documented the trip in vlog format….