2017 Year in Review

Climbing (etc.) 2017 – But We Were Having Fun the Whole Time!

A year ago, I would have thought that I’d be sitting here, a more confident trad leader, with a number of 5.7s and even some 5.8s under my belt. Instead, I’m now unconvinced that I can even lead 5.6, and I’ve gotten in under a dozen climbs this entire year. I’ve summited only two “real” peaks out of 8 attempted and dozens more intended. I’ve led a measly 5 6 trad climbs, two 12 sport climbs, and a lot of toprope falling. I had a chunk of prime climbing season removed from my schedule while I had to replace my vehicle and then replace my climbing partners. But I learned a lot, and I was having fun (almost) the whole time.

Sunset over Mono Lake ( --- More (xxxx words) --- )