This is definitely not my first Rock Trip. In fact I’ve been turning up at these events since my first year climbing. It was a complete newbie when my rock climbing mentor demanded we attend a Petzl Rock Trip happening at our “local” climbing spot, The Gunks.

Ferns in the Getu Valley Cave

The train to the plane to the automobile to China.
Light reflect from our hotel in Guyang China.
A rural China town on our bus stop to Guiyang.

I had no idea was the Petzl Rock Trip was, who was supposed to be there, or what went on. But all I really needed to know was there was a mega after party after all the climbing hoorah. Since then I’ve soireed at a number of Rock Trips from the The Red River Gorge in KY to Millau. These events are always full on with incredible climbing, social smorgasbords, new friends, familiar faces and a unique adventure at each new area. This trip to China by far takes the cake.

The gang heads up to the cave.

Rice paddy fields.

As of now we’re in the very first step of the journey, that will take over 20 hours of travel to get there. But we’re with a great crew, and are beyond excited to reach the other side of the world and see what awaits…

Nina Caprez on the Ultimate Route.
Tired traveler takes a nap.

Melissa on the Ultimate Route.
Pots and pans.
Room of corn, Getu Valley, China.

Rice paddies.
Ethan studying the guide book.
Ferns in the Getu Valley Cave
The train to the plane to the automobile to China.
Light reflect from our hotel in Guyang China.
A rural China town on our bus stop to Guiyang.
The gang heads up to the cave.
Rice paddy fields.
Nina Caprez on the Ultimate Route.
Tired traveler takes a nap.
Melissa on the Ultimate Route.
Pots and pans.
Room of corn, Getu Valley, China.
Rice paddies.
Ethan studying the guide book.