Events

Well, it's a good thing the fine people of the south have been busy planning events and fundraiser parties,  otherwise, January would have been a bust.  It's the beginning of the work/travel season for me and I was glad to attend the URG 3 yr. anniversary party (Chandler Wells photos) and the float the boat comp to kick off 2012.

Some pics...

Evolv Cruzer

This chick just busted hardcore for the news crew.  Ha!  

This guy was in a heated discussion for an hour.  Sheesh.....

On another note, the folks here in chatt have all been cursing the weather.  I think it is fair to say we have had two weeks of temps touching the 60's and raining.  Not cool.  However, I think it has brought many to drop the crash pad and pick up the rope and gear.  I can't say I remember a season where I have climbed sport or trad multiple days in January, it's just too cold.  Nevertheless, it has prompted me to practice my trad skills and put a few more dings in my Metolius Master Cams and take another amazing ride on my Sterling Nano.

We headed out yesterday to soak up the sun and sink our fists into the wandering cracks of the Tennessee Wall.  And it was the Sheezy my Neezy!!!!  I have to admit that I have only done 5 trad routes now, but I find it totally refreshing to go out with the purpose of finding and climbing the most appealing lines and being on edge and pushing my limits mentally.  It is true that the hardest climb we did yesterday was 5.10.  It is true that I top rope flashed it.  However, I did onsight the amazing Golden Locks, a 100ft 5.9, as well as The Garden, an 80' baller 5.7.  It is also true that it was soooo fun!  I guess the theme yesterday was that we were all out there taking climbing back to it's roots, ascending easy terrain, all for the pure enjoyment of rock climbing.

Golden Locks 5.9

Ahhhh.....life is good. 

Cheddar

Curioso

Here me out on this one....  Maybe you can relate to the feeling that I get often in this town, that there is something I'm missing, like there is more than what meets the eye?  Perhaps you have also wondered what may lie beyond that bend in the river that seems epically far away and obscure or maybe you can't help but imagine parking your car on the side of the road that you drive everyday while scouring the hillside with your eyes as if it were your dream to find the next mecca.  Well, it seems as though collectively we have covered a vast majority of the hillsides in Chattanooga, collectively, but individually we only know a very small percentage of what is undocumented.  If only we could compile our knowledge without exploiting the areas.  If only it weren't inevitably a bad idea to write a comprehensive guide to Chattanooga.  If only we could share our experiences in exploration to enhance our time here in this vast wilderness.  For now, we must make this endeavor for our own fulfillment.

What I'm trying to say is, don't let your lack of motivation keep you from discovering what may be your fortune.  Follow what curiosity may arise and you will be rewarded....eventually.  Also, when you do find that mecca, let me know and I'll come climb there.  

Here is a little taste of what we found just above a not so popular bouldering area.  

Good luck,

Cheddar

Wide eyed

Got a new lens recently.  Tamron 10-24mm.  I've been needing this wide angle for sooo long.  Here are some pics from my recent outings to Dayton and LRC.