Talk like Cheddar: Beefcake Pantyhose

And it's about damn time. I was getting fed up with battling the 90+ degree temps all the way through September. The leaves had changed a little, but that was only because they were dying from this heinous heat and drought. However, last weeks rain brought what we had all been anticipating so anxiously, FALL!

What better way is there to start the season off with a trip to Boone, NC for the first leg of the Triple Crown? The Hound Ears comp is always a blast as the venue, environment, and people are just out of my atmosphere, making it feel like a vacation. I think this applies to everyone though, respectively, as the venue changes. That is what keeps the energy of the series alive and makes these events special.

P-Funk

The weather was absolutely beautiful Friday and Saturday. Beautiful, yes. Primo, NO! Saturday was a hard day to rock climb. I'm not sure what it was, but everyone seemed to agree that it was not a good day. Rock climbing was HARD! The high was around 65 degrees, which is not bad, but it sure isn't good. After five or so people had groped your crux hold, shit was wet. This was usually all while they (gropers) were carrying on a conversation as the line for the next attempt grew. Due to this, I personally am DONE climbing during the comp, it's not my thing, climbing at the pace of the session on whatever problem. I like to sit down and hang out with each climb. I like the serenity of nature and quiet thought. Most importantly, I like the experience and aura that each problem emits. This is why I climb.

Mtn. man Nate Hefner

Competitors on the other hand are PSYCHED! While this year's comp was on a hard day for climbing, that didn't stop people from sending. For example, Brad Weaver did Random Man V11 as other men in the open field had trouble repeating. Jimmy and Brion both did new problems this year too, as they climbed Wet Dream V9 and The Jerk V8. It's always good to see these guys doing new problems in their circuit. Comp day is probably getting boring as they drive 5 hours to do the same problems they did last year. Yuk! This is why I think it's safe to say that Brion and Jimmy will bow out of next year's Triple Crown.

On another note, October is goin to be F'n sweet! Here's my schedule of events to attend.

10/1 - 10/10 River Rocks Chattanooga is a week long event celebrating all of Tennessee Valley's outdoor lifestyles and environmental conservation and stewardship.