-
Beach Party
To make up for some misfired morning climbing at Trippy Rock due to loud people, kids, and pets we have fun at Hidden beach with many friends. Many of us have summer birthdays, which is a good excuse to swim, drink, and get sunburned. Routes: Roto Arete 5.9, First Dose 5.10b
-
Tahoe Rim Trail run: Spooner pass to Tunnel creek
Our group from last week grows by two when Alli and Wes join us. Despite an earlier 7am start, we’re feeling enthusiastic beforehand. Runners ready It’s a hot day and we are sharing the trail with some very tired 100-mile racers on their last miles. Despite these things the run is still quite peaceful, and…
-
Deep Creek Exploration
Curiosity draws Ann and I out for a drive in the truck to find the Deep Creek crags. We’re just scouting without climbing gear. The 5 miles of steep dirt roads nearly thwart us, but after recovering from one wrong turn we find it. It’s a remote place that’s pretty bushy and overgrown to get…
-
Tahoe Meadows to Tunnel Creek Run
Colin and Steve have proposed running Tahoe Rim Trail segments over the summer, starting with this one. John and I join for the day, and Ann graciously agrees to shuttle a vehicle to the bottom and do the much harder hike back up. Preparing the shuttle Steve points out Mt Rose John and Colin over…
-
Racing lizards home
In a last vain attempt at morning climbing we rise at 4:30am. Preparations move a little more slowly, and it’s already getting hot when we reach the base of Racing Lizards 5.7. We manage the first pitch in the heat, but decide not to venture further in the baking sun. One last luxurious vacation lunch,…
-
Barbershop buttress and Pine lake
Waking up is easier on our second vacation morning. We’re making coffee at 6am, hoping to sneak in a little climbing in the morning sun before it gets too hot. Today we hit the Barbershop buttress where I start off on the very apropos Vegetarian Delight 5.8, a nice leaning crack with a crux that…
-
Sheelite climbing sampler
Ah, vacation. Sleep in as late as we like. For Ann and I that’s 7 am. Are we old yet? Even so, it still feels damn hot when we head out with heavy packs to check out some of the storied granite climbing here. The easier climbs at the PSOM slab lure us first, but…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…