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Alot of lead climbing classes include have you fall/jump.
I could use some of that. Sounds like you could too. Set some bomb proof anchors above an overhang, anything steeper than verticle. Then jump!😃

Gotta love steep walls! No "long steps" before the rope stops you.

I always climb with a clearer more confident head after a leader fall. Doesn't work following/cleaning or on top rope. A leader fall proves you're going to be OK!😃

ALL body types welcome! And when you go during peak times you will (probably) see all body types. Its fun & healthy no matter your skill level. Get on it!!!

You're wearing my harness! Those sure aren't my pants and you're right leg loop is upside-down, but goog job on the 5.10!!!

Climbed 9 routes on Great Red Book wall, including The Great Red Book. Haven't done it for about 23 years. The cheesey thumbs up pic is me on it 1989!😱

You've got the actually useful of those two things going for you. I'm not saying give up on them, but pull-ups can add weight as well as strength so...?

Excellent!!!😆🤣😂

Wait until you get outside. So freeing!

From this past week. Shooter Girl is looking kinda regal. Screen shot of Barry O. Jessie topping out with Patti on belay. Finally me about to pull the steep section to the chains. LIFE IS GOOD!

SO MUCH better!

Nice doggy walk today. Been to this place enough, but never took time enough.

Visual statement saying we, the opposition, are here and unafraid. Right?

Appreciate your concern for wild places and the happy creatures that live there!
With that said, I've spent a fair amount of time on the verticle plain.
-IF- that flag is really, physically there, it's highly unlikely to hurt anything. I'm also pretty sure this is a virtual image.

So hard to understand "hurray for me, screw you" as a core operating principal.

Looks like a great crags. Nice pic. Thanks for posting.

Lots of scaly buddies coming out now. This big chucky (Chuckwalla) looks fearsome but they don't even bite.

Great day with these smart fit and fun folks.

Where's that crag?

Returned to The Black Hole this morning. 5.8, 9-, 9+, and 10a. Fell on the 5.10, rested & shook out. Lowered to last stance and lead to the chains.
That's how you win and lose at the same time.😬

Harder you try, easier it gets!

As an old timer "sending" is tough. I'm trying to work routes and there is satisfaction in leading something I've worked on. With all that said, it feels so much better on-sighting!

Strong with good weight transfer. Way more importantly, looks like you're having fun!

Climbing in the 1980s: "Hope this cam's good. Grounder from here!"
Climbing now: "Hope I don't Z-clip. Last bolts about about at my harness"
I like it way better now!😁

These guys come to the Red Rocks National Conservation Area every Oct. They set up 6 or 8 high lines (hilines?) I'm pretty sure anyone with the right gear is welcome. Longest line is approx 500 meters!

Absolutely yes.

Reminds me of 1st time snow skiing. Friends told me the big chair at our little ski hill was the way to go. Got down eventually. Soaked with snow & sweat, completely exhausted. Teenagers are the worst!!

Don't care what anyone says, that's a solid outside 10a on-site.

All good stuff for sure. Heard there's over 4,000 routes here.
That far away shot is from Black Hole adjacent to Civilization crag. Nobody goes there & it's good.

Me too!