anchors....away... yeah rushmore is bolted pretty well as is the Moonlight Ridge area in Custer SP...its not all runout, but if youre climbing in that area, you should be prepared for it just in case- remember how subjective everything is. I was leading summer lovin (5.8) and thought it was gravy till i clipped the last bolt and had to run it out 20 feet to the chains...it was like 5.6 but still scary!
www.blackhillstravelblog.com I've never agreed with the way the USFS (mis)manages the Black Hills, from the Mountain Lion hunting season to the camping operations, but Spearfish Canyon is totally awesome.
I've lived in the Black Hills for 24 years and I've never been rock climbing. I've done the "fake" wall a couple of times for kicks, but the prospect of venturing up a vertical granite surface has never appealed to me or my agoraphobia. I pitch the Black Hills as a climbing mecca, but it's useful to see an eloquent, first-hand experience by an actual climber. Nice blog you have here, keep up the good work!
I love that in a population of 1 he offers free wi-fi. but dudes you guys are kinda scaring me. Please tell me there are beginner climbs!! I think I want to do the ones with the anchors.
Hey kiddie! Loved reading about your travels so far! It makes me remember my vacation out there! (2 wks was NOT enough!!) More pics please! Talk to ya soon! xo
You are so right! My husband is from New Jersey and now I live there and seldom a day goes by when I'm not shocked into speechlessness by their driving.
You guys are great with the blog and the photos--I look forward to every post :o)
you're a touron too! ;) Blah, blah, hordes of tourons is it. Well you are in fact one of them at the moment! Not that that's bad, but quit your yammering about them already. Tell us some funny stories about the hordes, that way we can see how you are in fact different from them. ;)
Love ya,
Tony
My sentiments exactly about Minnesota. I have been there several times for work and I am like heh? Great pics guys! Love you and have a blast as you continue your journey!
SU{ER! You look great... Tom believes you look more sexy than great... but either way we enjoyed your pictures. Talk to you soon. P.s. I have rafting pictures... let me know if you want them. :)
beach bunnies All look happy! Mostly ready to get the show on the road!
Stephen I know "the girls" are KERAZEEE but a wee smile would'nt crack the camera! Miss all Ya'll
Breezer
Stephen enjoys the sound of his own voice.. therefore he will be doing the majority of the blogging. Stefanie has ADD and can't write coherent blogs therefore she will be taking photos and hopefully posting them in a timely manner.
All that is gold does not glitter
Not all who wander are lost....
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Kizzie Suriel
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Happy Birthday!!!!
Yeah Im glad the BC failed too. You are a fun sister. You're pretty cool too, Stephen.