Bouldering in the Ditch

Fall in the Valley means shorter days, beautiful foliage, and cooler temps. Which isn't so great for wall climbing, but makes for perfect bouldering.

Chris Mac just published a new Yosemite Bouldering Guidebook, and now it's super easy for hacks like me to find classic problems. I met up with some SLC friends today, and we ventured over to the Candyland area, where as it turns out, everything is really tall. Undiscouraged, well at least only mildly discouraged, we managed to send anyway.

Here's Christine on Once Upon A Time - a beautiful V3 stemming problem with a high finish. Possibly the best problem I've climbed in the Valley so far.

So after an awesome day, my hands are shredded and I couldn't be more content. The leaves are just starting to turn, so hopefully I can get some good pics of those. Stay tuned.