Went climbing yesterday, in Squamish!

It was over 10 degrees, and beautifully warm in the sun. It hadn't rained all week, and felt like a warm day in autumn. So nice to feel the rock under hand again.

I went with Thomas, Ilse, and David to the Malamute. The ocean was crystal clear, and no wind to speak of. We did some easy slab to warm up on 3 Stooges, and then Dave and I took a shot at Science Friction.

Its a crazy balancy and technical 11d corner. Lots of secret hold around the corner, laybacking a rounded arrete with feet smearing on tiny crystals... very fun! It was pretty slow the first time, but I got to the top in less than a half-dozen falls second time around, that's progress. The first time doesn't bear thinking about, but lets say Dave is a patient belayer.

Andy Cairns was out doing some circuits on the route left of us, and taking pictures, and sent me a few. Very nice of him, and its great to have climbing pictures that aren't taken from the ground!

With Thomas and Julie at Rogue's Gallery

Went up there with Julie and Thomas a few weeks ago, and had fun. We did this pretty technical overhanging corner. The crux is not so hard after figuring it out, but is a not very obvious heel hook.

Julie led, onsight, the hardest climb she's ever tried to lead outdoors, and made it almost to the anchors, with a bit of encouragement. Nicely done!

This is partly a test to see if we can post pictures here when in Thailand...

And I guess I can... but the placement is mysterious!