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Torreys Peak via Kelso Ridge

Carolyn and I got out for some high country ridge running fun on Sunday. We had been at sea level for nearly 3 weeks and definitely felt the altitude a bit more than we normally would, especially over 13,000 feet. I had always heard good things about the Kelso Ridge but for various reasons have … Continue reading »

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Casual Route – Black Canyon

We wrapped up our 2nd day of climbing in the Black Canyon by climbing the Casual Route, a nice 6 pitch 5.8 with a bit of scrambling/bushwhacking at the the end to top out. The weather was much better on day 2 so we were able to concentrate on getting some decent footage for the … Continue reading »

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Black Canyon – Maiden Voyage

This Memorial Day weekend I was able to finally do a couple routes in the awesome Black Canyon on the Gunnison.  On Saturday we climbed Maiden Voyage, a great intro 4 pitch 5.9 route.  The video from this route can be seen below.  If you are on a broadband connection and want to see a … Continue reading »

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Climbing Devils Tower

Last month I had the opportunity to fulfill a longstanding goal as a Wyoming native, climb the impenetrable black fortress known as Devils Tower. Devils Tower dominates the windswept prairies of northeast Wyoming like a sinister overlord, standing guard over the Powder River Basin. The Tower’s flanks are well guarded from all sides, there is … Continue reading »

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