Chill is the best word to describe today. We woke up around 10:00 and were eventually ready to roll out to the wall around 11:40. We had three groups today: Kyle and John going to Drive by for one...
Aug
12
2011
Goodness! I can’t believe that tomorrow is our last day of climbing! This trip has absolutely flown by. Today was yet another great day at the Red; there was lots of climbing, laughing and hiking. We split into two groups: Kyle taking Ashley, John, Peyton, Gentry, and Maggie to Drive By wall, and Alex, Morgan, and I took the rest of the crew to Muir Valley. The Drive By crew had a hattrick of sends on Check Your Grip (12a) done by Peter, Maggie, and Peyton. John got super close to sending his project Easy Rider (13a) he is sooo close! As far as our crew went, we had a day of firsts. Maddie strung up and cleaned her first route today, along with Chris, Ian, and Erica cleaning their first routes successfully! Today was a good day for Ellen and I too, we were happy to not die on the insanely long and steep hike. We got to the van a solid 10 minutes after everyone else, but that’s beside the point. We are thinking about having an early day and playing football tomorrow, so keep your fingers crossed it works for us! Another note on sends, Maxime sent his first outside routes today they included a 5.8, 5.9, and a 5.10 we are very excited for him! Sorry I posted this a day late, but I got caught up cooking a late dinner and helping with chores last night. Have to give those kids food, because they eat a TON! Check back later tonight for todays post!