Superratic Wall: Climbing Deluxe

As I've said before, climbing isn't just about climbing. It's also about taking sick lifestyle shots. This can include trips to Worland, Wyoming for groceries. Below, Billy Brown has successfully purchased some food.

K-money Wilkipants working F'ed in the A' (.14a), Superratic Wall.

F'ed in the A'.

(Alli Rainey Photo)
Christine Balaz on Neutral Spirit (.13a), Superratic. (Alli Rainey Photo)

Balaz on Neutral Spirit. (Alli Rainey Photo)

Balaz on Neutral Spirit. (Alli Rainey Photo)

Jedi, majestic beast. (Alli Rainey Photo)

Steve hates mosquitoes. (Alli Rainey Photo)

Balaz on Neutral Spirit. (Alli Rainey Photo)

Dog whispering. (Alli Rainey Photo)

Balaz on Neutral Spirit. (Alli Rainey Photo)

Alli Rainey working F'ed in the A' (.14a).

Rainey on F'ed in the A'.
Rainey on F'ed in the A'.

Cold hands on F'ed in the A'.
Flexing guns on F'ed in the A'.

Rainey on F'ed in the A'.

Rainey on F'ed in the A'.

Cedar found a lethargic, baby marmot. For real.

Actual Climbing Photos from Ten Sleep

The last few days we've had a hard time taking climbing photos- as we're often just climbing in two's, and it's difficult to snap shots of your partner's butt whilst belaying. But that said, my friend Alli and I managed to finally swap memory cards. (All of the photos below are from Alli Rainey's camera.)

Friend, Billy Brown, on Hellion, Suoerratic Wall.

Same.

Me on Tricks for You, Superratic.

Same

Alli on F'ed in the A.

Dan Moncur on Great White Behemoth.

National Guard helping with the flooding, above.

Post-climbing bouldering/ campusing.

Me making Gordon McArthur proud with figure 9's and figure 4's.

Ten Sleep: Tired Body

The days keep rolling by too quickly in Ten Sleep. Though I feel like I could stay here forever, my month-long trip has long passed its half-way point.

I can feel it in my body, too; despite surely gaining more endurance and familiarity with the rock over these last few weeks, I'm starting to see a marked slump in my climbing. The last week has definitely shown a decline in performance and admittedly in morale, too.

That said, I'm going to take a few back-to-back rest days, eat the hell out of some meat, and hope for some recovery. There are so many good routes here that I'd like to be able to try, but the fact is: my body has to be fresh enough to drag itself up them!

Yesterday I went to the Valhalla Wall with a new friend, Billy, from Alabama. It was great to warm up on some new, very fun routes. Since it was just two of us, we took no actual "climbing" photos-- but I've posted some general pictures below, anyhow.

The wildflowers have been blooming like crazy here these last few weeks.

Which way? Oh yes, left.

The Valhalla Wall.

Looking at the classic Bikini Girls with Machine Guns (.11b) to the left, and Bikini Wax (.12a) with the rope on it.

Back at Slavery Wall. Taking the draws off Crown Prince Abdulla (a really good and powerful .12d). I really want to finish this route some day (and know I can if I'm fresh), but also need to give my brain and body a chance to try other things. Billy nearly flashed it, but fell off the first (HARD) boulder problem. He lowered to the ground and sent the whole route next try. Good job, Billy!