Spring Road Trip- Joe's Valley

Lexi and I began our spring climbing trip on Sunday, the 19th. We spent a couple of very productive days in Joe's Valley with both Lexi and I climbing many personal projects. We didn't take very many pictures since we were so immersed in the climbing.

Here are a few: (above) Christian Prellwitz going for the mono on the classic highball 'Michelangelo' (v3/4). (below) Lexi Tuddenham doing a variation to 'Black Gold' (v2). (further below) Lexi again on 'Black Gold', this time heading the normal way.

Around The Bend

It's really about the moments. The highs and the lows. What we receive and what we give. The places bring back memories of scouring winds, middle of nowhere diners, sunshine and warm sandstone. The canyons provide the medium. We provide the story. Success and failure, smiles and frustration. And all we can hope for is the opportunity to do it all again.

The pics: (above) Christian Prellwitz prepping for the business on 'Kelly's Arete' (v5). (below) 1-Christian moving through the difficulties of 'Sling Blade' (v4). 2-Lexi Tuddenham styling her way up 'Todd's Easy Arete' (v2). 3-Lexi about to take her own 'Bitter Bite' (v3). 4-Beautiful sandstone.

Joe's Valley Again

Lexi Tuddenham and I were able to sneak out to Joe's Valley for a few days to squeeze in some world class bouldering. For those of you that haven't been to Joe's, the climbing is incredible with some of the craziest features you'll ever see.

It was a successful trip with Lexi knocking out some projects, and I was psyched to send 'Chit' (V4/5), 'Self Service' (V5) and 'Roll The Dice' (V5) in quick order. We encountered some very strong winds on Friday so I decided to keep the camera in the car. Here are some of the pictures we were able to take.

(above) Lexi Tuddenham looking for the goods on 'Peep Show' (v1). (below) 1-Lexi crimping hard on an unnamed v1 at the Boy Size Area. 2-Christian Prellwitz pulling through the opening moves of the mega classic 'Self Service' (v5). 3-Getting ready for the last long pull on 'Self Service' (v5). 4-Lexi cruising the beautiful calcite patina of 'Cherry Coke' (v1). 5-Lexi topping out in the sunshine on a stellar v0 slab at the Boy Size Area.