Strawberry Stains

Sunset Independence Pass, CO
Sunset Independence Pass, CO
I remember when my dad handed me Jack Kerouac’s “On The Road” when I was about 13. I flipped through the pages to find a baby photo of myself tucked beneath its covers, acting as a forgotten bookmark. I wanted to relate to the book my father was so fond of, but I couldn’t help feeling lost its chapters unable to understand this young man’s sense of indifference and need for escape. (more…)

Crushing on Crux Crush

Crushing on Terradets, Spain. Check out a sweet little interview Crux Crush was kind enough to put together of yours truly HERE. Gotta say, I've always had a soft spot for the female voice in…

Olé!

Simon Carter photo on China Crisis 8b+/14a
Simon Carter photo on China Crisis 8b+/14a
Simon Carter was kind enough to share a few photos with me he snapped while here with his wife Monique last week. These were taken when I didn't think I had a chance in hell of sending this route. Needless to say, I came a long way and was psyched to stick with the process. Hard routes are never a cake walk, and this pure projecting style of climbing isn't for everyone, but for me it's as rewarding as it gets! (more…)