| After 3 glorious almost fall-like days, it rained pretty good last night. And then we had literally torrential downpours this afternoon. I lived in Florida for many years, lived through a bunch of hurricanes, and this really felt similar. It was scary windy and the rain was so heavy I couldn't even see the cliff from my back door. The NWS put out a flood watch and tornado warning through 8pm.
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| AVALANCHE DREAMS: A Memoir of Skiing, Climbing and Life |
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| Louis Dawson describes his life in six sections with each one representing a different era of his life. The forty-three short chapters flow smoothly and keep the reader wanting to explore one more episode at each reading. |
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Route of the Moment
Thin Air -
5.6
Inarguably the most popular climb on Cathedral Ledge and perhaps in the Valley. Plan on getting an early start if you don't want to be in line in the summer. In 2003 the bolts long protecting the traverse were chopped, so be prepared to place gear all the way across. In addition the 3-bolt anchor on top of the 3rd pitch was also chopped so once past the end of the traverse ledge you are committed to finish unless you are prepared to abandon gear! |
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| I was damn glad I was with George. He was solid. I told him of my confidence, and he replied that he felt the same way. I might be lousy on 5.10, but he reckoned I had a high survival potential. |
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Al Hospers climbing, Brian Post belaying on a beautiful fall morning.
Rapid Transit, Cathedral Ledge |
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September 18, 2026 — MWV ROCK FEST
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| Duck's Head (Trollville) is a great place to toprope or to get your mixed climbing skills in order. This day was a particularly great time...plus we ran into a couple of mixed-masters and got to watch them at work! |
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