The CragBaby

I truly love the holidays as it means yet another extended climbing weekend. This year the crew was seeking warmth so jetted back to St. George.

The first day Shaft, Triznut and I climbed in Black Rocks, hitting up both the sunny and shady sides. We ran a handful of
sport routes and a trad line, while the CB-GBers happily slept in the rope bag.

Day one finished up with Triznut showing me the beta on a tricky 11b. We soon realized the climb was difficult due to the point that a huge boulder size portion of the climb (with bolt attached) lie on the ground rather still attached to the wall.

My all time favorite picture of Shaft.

Shaft unexpectedly busted out the best Thanksgiving meal I have ever tasted, served with wine and enjoyed around the campfire. (Funny side story: In order to have wood for the night we had to leave an IOU at a Smith’s since an attendant was not present. We went back the next day to pay our debt, and were told that we weren’t the only campers leaving IOUs. In fact, the attendant had to ask which one was ours. Classic!)

Day two was spent on the scariest limestone slabs on earth. Blue-eyed Amy crushed each route with ease, but the rest of us (Shaft, Triznut, Gunner, GFK and myself) were somewhat more hesitant.

The beauty of St. George.

Day three was spent bouldering in Moes. Pictured is Shaft (with Emery camo hat) cruising a problem.

Gunner easily hiked this aesthetic problem.

GRK busting out the heel hook.

Day four was my favorite as it was spent in Snow Canyon on some fantastic sport climbs. Pictured is me leading Dogma. So fun! So very, very fun!

Shaft leading Hair of the Dog.

Triznut getting ready for the whipper. Good times! =)

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