This update will be short and sweet...or something like that. I cannot believe that it is December fourth! Time goes so fast. I am really excited to get back to Ohio for Christmas, and Christmas movie night of course. As mentioned this will be quick so here we go. For Thanksgiving Rosco came to visit which was probably too much fun. We were able to get up to the mountains three times to board. We got to Breck, A Basin, and Vail (before Rosco got here). All were awesome.
That weekend Rosco, Kevin Branford and I went to climb at the Garden. I told Rosco that my project was there and I may try it, and to be ready to either see me cry due to another day filled with failed redpoint attempts, or see me shit my pants of excitement if I was to actually send it. The first two goes, both went with no success, however they both felt really close. The next time I tried it I changed the approach a little. I had thought of new beta for the crux section the week prior, but didn't want to try it because it had felt so close the last couple times with current beta. This time I thought more about it and Kevin also thought it may be the way to go. I decided to try it the new way. The first few moves felt really solid. I got to the crux section and before I knew it I was past it. The new beta was it I guess. It was really tenuous but not as bad as it could have been. After that move it is pretty easy climbing for another five moves. I sat up on top of the boulder in silence for the next few minutes. It just kind of felt like a dream. I had been working on it for just short of 7 months (by 2 days) and had just finally sent it. It was really surreal. Now I understand I sound like a crazy person (to those that do not climb) but just go with it.
Rosco was kind enough to ask if I was alright, and if I was going to come down.
He took off the following Monday and I went back to work. Another solid week teaching, and a good weekend.
Here is the final video in "The Slapper" series.
For some reason the play button on the videos has been acting funny. If you click on play, and it won't go, just move the mouse to other spots around the actual button and try clicking there. It sounds dumb but it works!
Co Springs sunrise
It was 8 degrees at the base of the mountain, not counting wind chill.
I love Breckenridge.
Co Springs sunrise
Finally organized my gear room.
View from the gandala in Vail.
