Tad's Rocktrip

So it’s been a slow couple of weeks climbing wise. Basically, I got sick (ugh) and haven’t been out climbing since our Matthes Crest trip. Ugh. I’ve been to the gym bouldering a few times, but I’m just starting to recover enough to climb. Keeping my fingers crossed that the antibiotic [...]

[Note from Tad:  If you are more into pictures or video and less about the words, just skip down to the youtube video below, and give it a look see.  I Guarantee you'll enjoy it.  For best viewing, I recommend watching it in fullscreen HD.]
I’d been out to climb Matthes Crest (5.7, according to Supertopo, [...]

Yo folks — public service update for a legendary climber in need.
Layton Kor (yes, that Kor) is in need of a kidney transplant, and help with medical costs that are not covered by his insurance.  In exchange for a $25 donation, you can win a day of climbing a Kor route wth a famous climber:

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Cool video: The Aid Climbing Rant

Recently found this again after someone who liked it commented on my Red Dihedral video. I think you’ll enjoy this rant against aid climbing ratings.

As promised, I put together a short (4:33) video with the highlights of our climb.  Enjoy!