This pretty much sums up my day in death valley
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Getting schooled in Tuolumne
I met a nice newly married couple in camp yesterday morning. Wife was 7 months pregnent, and was planning to spend the day belaying her husband. I believe she called herself, “Belay bitch.” They had climbed all over they valley, but had never made it up to the meadows. I tagged along and gave them an introduction to Tuolumne slabby face climbing.
We hit up Low Profile Dome where I successfully lead my first outdoor climb. Wasn’t the hardest at a 5.7, but was a great introduction with 7 clips, 5 cam placements, and 30 feet of slabby runout before the anchor. I got to set my own anchor, tie two ropes together and repel down. Awesome.
Sadly they got in a big fight, and went home to San Jose this morning :(
Today I decided to take a road trip down to Death Valley to do some sight seeing. I’ll take pictures this time. I swear.
Found the internets at Mono Lake. Also a great view of Nevada.
Got in late last night and ended up staying with a very kind German family at Sawmill camp. Today found a great camp site beside a river at Junction.
Half Dome- last year’s conquest in the distance.
My GPS decided to take me on a scenic route with an extra 90 miles on 140. This is the south east gate to yosemite, cool!
Packed up and ready to roll.
$169.99 KitchenAid K45SS Classic 250-Watt 4-1/2-Quart Stand Mixer, White
This is an amazing deal. We have the same one at home and paid closer to $300 for it.
Banana Bread!!!
Joyce made this last night. It turned out a little chewie, but after a night in the fridge it’s probably the yummiest I’ve ever had
Asparagus Soup
From Chez Panisse Vegetables (the best veggie cookbook ever!)
Joyce made this over the weekend and it was fantastic.
