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Two sends from this fall’s trip and one from last. Enjoy.

posted by pjv

Paul still battles the endurance factor on Pink Lightning, v11

…and I move on to my next victim, Meat Eater, v7. This thing has been a thorn in my side for waaaaay too long. It’s about time I finish it off…

…so I can move on to all the other Priest Draw classics. Like this one! Move N’ Groove Barbie, v8

Our buddy Tim tempting me into trying it

While young boys run wild through the draw

Silas and Ivan find a fun traverse

And promptly climb it over…

…and over…

…and over again.

posted by ARR

Send!!

posted by ARR

It’s HOT!! Head to the mountains we must!

Grrrl power. Linda, Cat and I

An oldie but still a goodie. Badass, V5

Paul’s current proj, Pink Lightning, V11

And mine, Puffer Fish, v7. Both climbs have the same finish and according to Paul, it’s a race to the top. (Never mind that Paul is oblivious to the fact that I have not yet agreed to this competition).
Interesting tidbit of info on this climb: I had never been able to do the finish move, a big powerful throw to the lip with an in-your-face same side heel hook and undercling. Well, last weekend (our first trip to the Draw of the season mind you…which NEVER goes well, with a grand total of only 5 climbing days under my belt since the 12 weeks I spent training for the kettlebell certification, and prior to that having not climbed at all due to a surgery), I stuck the move. Yup. Data perhaps that this whole full-body strength training stuff might be a good thing? I’m thinkin’ so.

An early morning run with my lady friends, Heather and Linda

And lots…

..of cute kiddos

And let’s not forget, when in Flag means lots of tasty beer. Refill please?

posted by arr

…and caught them doing this.

Posted by arr

It seems every time Paul heads out to train these days he’s got two happy little tag-alongs with him.

posted by arr

posted by arr

posted by arr

This is a V10 put up by Eric Scully at the Hairpin Boulders just minutes from our house. Paul ticked this off last December. Thought peeps might want to see video:

posted by arr

posted by arr