The CragBaby

It is amazing how much rock is in Utah. I have been climbing 4 years (this season will be my 5th season) and there are still canyons I have yet to explore. I finally made it to Echo a couple weekends ago with Screamer, Mr. Math (who will from here on out be called Bold-er), Barlow and new friend Adam.

The rock in Echo is similar to that of Maple and lower City Creek, being a conglomerate composition with medium sized stones. Conglomerate does not make up my favorite rock lines as it is anything but aesthetic; however, the routes are usually pretty good for re-gaining endurance, of which I currently have none.

Adam climbing at the Main Wall.

We climbed a bit at the Main Wall, where I was introduced to a real fun, boudery 12a (thanks to Screamer for throwing up a top rope for me), and then we ran a couple lines at the Echo cave.

Barlow and Screamer hanging out at the Main Wall.

The day was so enjoyable besides one weird incident.  I have no idea the reasoning, but there were 5 dead animals along the 15 minute trail up to Echo Cave. These weren’t just any animals, but rather one buck deer, two doe deer, an elk and a huge moose. All of which were just along the trail (if not right on the trail) without any sign of hunters or reason for death. Anyone know a probable cause?