Almost "Out of Time" on The Citadel's Edge of Time Arête
I caught wind of The Citadel maybe two years ago, reading how huge Sierra car-to-car days, 32 miles round trip, could be had on this incredible peak. I put it on the list right away, but the area was elusive, mysterious, remote.
On the summit A LOT - Pullharder FWA of Evolution Traverse
After months of banter, postponing and planning, our “super secret plan” to stamp Pullharder on the First Winter Ascent of Peter Croft’s Evolution Traverse was ready to be launched into action
The Temple-Gayley-Sill traverse takes the obvious line from the summit of Tample crag, down and back up the ridge leading to Mt. Gayley, then down the ridge towards Mt. Sill and back up the Swiss Arete.
Winter Ascent of the Venusian Blind Arete, Temple Crag
Disappointed that our top-secret really big plans had fallen through for various reasons (weather, partners, & psych), Ben Horne (aka the zoom locomotive) suggested that we try an alternate plan that was merely regular-big.
Single Push of NE Ridge of Lone Pine Peak in Winter
“I believe. I believe. I believe.” Staring at the ceiling of my car, parked at the foot of Lone Pine Peak. 2:45 a.m. on a February morning, trying to psyche myself through the doubts that kept creeping through my head. “It is within me. Believe.”
Winter Whitney Linkup: Car-to-Car East Face and East Buttress, Solo
I love soloing alpine because I can reflect and take in the fantastic vistas when I want to stop, and I'm able to zoom at my own pace when I feel good.
Returning from an ascent of Bear Creek Spire this weekend, Konstantin and I got into the topic of Winter climbing. This conversation, transcribed essentially verbatim, contains pretty diverse perspectives on why we go to the Sierra in Winter.
The Sierra season is short, we are told. July through September, then the snows come. True, but in the Range of Light, the sun comes out again after the storm and warms the rock faces.
Badwater to the Bone: Death Valley to Mount Whitney Summit in a Day
We got to Badwater at dark amidst a spectacular display of lightning bolts. The wind was blowing crazy the sand was blowing in our faces and stinging. Does Honey Badger care?
The Warrior is at home when engaged in war, when strategy is put to action. The Pirate is at home roaming the open seas. And the climber…well that’s what many climbers ponder