Skip to content

Finding Greater Heights

"The summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters." – Conrad Anker

Home
About
Instagram
Contact

Search for:

Contact Taylor

Name(required)

Email(required)

Comment(required)

Advertisements

Instagram

Climbing outside with a good margin of safety isn't too hard. Of course I'm climbing easy routes at roadside crags, but the safety systems always make intuitive sense. What's been infinitely harder for me is doing that *efficiently* - planning for the next step without cutting corners on the task at hand. Working on those skills is what keeps me going back again and again. Last week was a great chance to practice. As @noahroulat belayed @ianl_r from next to me at the top anchors, I fed the unused section of the rope (belay strand) through the rappel rings on the anchor. As soon as Ian reached us and went direct onto the anchor, I pulled the rope to the midpoint as Noah took him off belay. Within about a minute, we were all pre-rigged for the rappel to the bottom of the climb and no one was ever detached from the anchors. This is basic for lots of you probably, so feel free to let me know if we're doing it wrong or if we could be even smoother. And a big thanks to @vtboltreplace for keeping Vermont's fixed hardware in ship shape. Or whip shape, as the case may be. #climbing #rappelling #rappel #cragvt #everyoneswilderness #safety #multipitch #aacgram

A schisty congratulations to @ianl_r for nailing his first trad lead this week! As soon as he leaned back on this knee bar to place the first cam, I knew he had it. Still, it takes a lot of focus and meeting your fears to climb past your highest piece of protection. Every move requires confidence and delicacy, and loads of focus to avoid a meltdown (at least for me). This guy stuck the crux then cruised up the wall like a regular trad dad - and I mean that in all the best ways. #tradisrad #traddad #cragvt #vermont #climbint #helmetup #rockclimbing #optoutside #everyoneswilderness

Mr. @noahroulat taking in the view from above the Chapel Pond slabs after one of my favorite climbs yet. Everything was smooth, we were relatively efficient with anchors and transitioning between pitches, and that Adirondack granite was oh so sweet under the sticky rubber of our (unintentionally) matching @lasportivana shoes. Some days it all goes wrong, but some days it almost feels easy. @noahroulat is one of those partners who seems to bring out the good times. Grateful for the opportunity to climb with this guy - especially grateful for his bomber gear anchors. #tradisrad #tradclimbing #climbing #rockclimbing #newyork #adk #adirondacks #mountains #helmetup #everyoneswilderness #optoutside

More cowbell: Brought the hexes to the crag today. My lead sounded like a toolbox in a spin cycle, but it was a clean send and lots of fun hanging out with @m_hou_hou, @nickjdc and @toridobbs_ on a beautiful Sunday in the mountains. And @m_hou_hou sent her first 5.7 outside! #cragvt #tradisrad #rockclimbing #climbing #tradclimbing #vermont #toughschist #adventure #helmetup #everyoneswilderness #petracliffs #optoutside #aacgram

Super fun post-work projecting on The Rose with @noahroulat and @ianl_r yesterday. And a nice morale boost on the 5.7 Corner to finish with a send. #climbing #tradisrad #cragvt #crackclimbing #vermont #optoutside #everyoneswilderness #aacgram

July 4 sunset over the Green Mountains. #vermont #independenceday #july4th #hiking #mountains #sunset #mountmansfield #stowepinnacle #everyoneswilderness

Search

Search for:

Get email updates

Enter your email address to hear about new posts by email.

Advertisements

Blog at WordPress.com.

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy