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Pine creek and Gable lakes trail meander
Some warm but scenic driving brings Ann and I to a huge rocky canyon I’ve seen many times from afar but never up close: Pine creek canyon. We’re eager to explore but also ready to relax into a long weekend. The paved road up the canyon is surprisingly good due to the tungsten mine at…
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New trails up Thomas creek
Ann is feeling ill today, so I go out on my own to explore some new trails I’ve glimpsed from the crest above Thomas creek. I’m excited when I find a trail map posted at the trailhead. Rim to Reno trail map There’s an irresistible loop shown, but it’s much further than I planned to…
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Stand Up and Paddle Jamboree
Ann’s paddleboarding proposal is taken up by a bunch of friends from the Reno Collective and beyond. The weather and water are perfect. We make a fairly long trip east to some boulders in the water, one of which is good for jumping off, if you can believe the water is deep enough. It’s so…
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It’s nice to have a local crag
I love having some climbing options close to town, even if they’re modest. The routes at Thomas creek always satisfy – enough that we still head for our favorites rather than try some of the new unknown routes we’ve never done. Cloudy skies keep us cool, and we return with time for a nap before…
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Resuming
I’ve been off the radar while we worked to get the Reno Collective moved and running in its new location. I’ve never done anything remotely like relocating a coworking space, and it’s been a fantastic learning experience. With Ann managing the space, the collective will remain a huge part of our lives. Team Finish Before…
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Play day at Big Chief
We’re exhausted from moving ourselves and prepping the new Reno Collective location, and we feel the need for a play day. It starts off a little chilly, feeling like a fall day despite the nice patch of mountain pride blooming along the approach trail. Mike joins us with both his son and his dad, so…
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Big Chief South Buttress
Ann and I meet Wes in Truckee, hoping for cooler temperatures at Big Chief. It’s just about right, even climbing in the sun. The blooming bitterbrush smells like cinnamon and a breeze ruffles the ponderosas. Climbing season is definitely open! Dylan on community service Ann climbs 7-11 Burrito Wes climbs Slurpee Headache Routes: Community Service…
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Phantom Spires Thrash
Most of our first trip to the Phantom Spires is spent thrashing through the steep underbrush between crags, exploring the area and climbing a few routes before we return to our campsite. It’s a great place, but surprisingly already pretty hot. Luckily there’s always a few routes in the shade. Phantom Spires Camp Phantom Spires…
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Mad Mashups with WordPress – WordCamp 2013 presentation
This weekend’s WordCamp in Reno was a big success, and I’m proud to have been a speaker and organizer. My presentation, Mad Mashups with WordPress is online. It’s less about coding than last year and more about ideas and examples, with lots of links.
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A quiet Owen’s River Gorge weekend
It’s almost spooky how few people are climbing in the gorge this weekend. We do meet a nice couple taking some time off before starting grad school, and there are others, but not the crowds we were ready for. It’s warm, nice for tent camping and overall unwinding in addition to endless sport climbing. Although…