The first thing I saw today when I picked up my phone, still cuddled next to my soon to be 1 year old son, was the news of losing @bradgobright to a rappelling accident. Climbing has felt a lot different since becoming a dad. Alex and Tommy gave me a hard time this season (lightheartedly) for being the only one wearing a helmet while mini-tractioning pitches on New Dawn. But, for the first time I felt naked without it. The exposure felt different. Rappelling the wall alone one night felt heavy. Climbing, recently, has felt heavy. What I loved about Brad was the lightness he brought to climbing while still being ferociously ambitious. It was refreshing. Inspiring. I’ll miss that lightness and will seek to find more of it as I navigate my lifelong passion for adventure with my dedication to my family. RIP Brad and please send lots of love to his friends and family.
The first thing I saw today when I picked up my phone, still cuddled next to my soon to be 1 year old son, was the news of losing @bradgobright to a rappelling accident. Climbing has felt a lot different since becoming a dad. Alex and Tommy gave me a hard time this season (lightheartedly) for being the only one wearing a helmet while mini-tractioning pitches on New Dawn. But, for the first time I felt naked without it. The exposure felt different. Rappelling the wall alone one night felt heavy. Climbing, recently, has felt heavy. What I loved about Brad was the lightness he brought to climbing while still being ferociously ambitious. It was refreshing. Inspiring. I’ll miss that lightness and will seek to find more of it as I navigate my lifelong passion for adventure with my dedication to my family. RIP Brad and please send lots of love to his friends and family.
The first thing I saw today when I picked up my phone, still cuddled next to my soon to be 1 year old son, was the news of losing @bradgobright to a rappelling accident. Climbing has felt a lot different since becoming a dad. Alex and Tommy gave me a hard time this season (lightheartedly) for being the only one wearing a helmet while mini-tractioning pitches on New Dawn. But, for the first time I felt naked without it. The exposure felt different. Rappelling the wall alone one night felt heavy. Climbing, recently, has felt heavy. What I loved about Brad was the lightness he brought to climbing while still being ferociously ambitious. It was refreshing. Inspiring. I’ll miss that lightness and will seek to find more of it as I navigate my lifelong passion for adventure with my dedication to my family. RIP Brad and please send lots of love to his friends and family.
The first thing I saw today when I picked up my phone, still cuddled next to my soon to be 1 year old son, was the news of losing @bradgobright to a rappelling accident. Climbing has felt a lot different since becoming a dad. Alex and Tommy gave me a hard time this season (lightheartedly) for being the only one wearing a helmet while mini-tractioning pitches on New Dawn. But, for the first time I felt naked without it. The exposure felt different. Rappelling the wall alone one night felt heavy. Climbing, recently, has felt heavy. What I loved about Brad was the lightness he brought to climbing while still being ferociously ambitious. It was refreshing. Inspiring. I’ll miss that lightness and will seek to find more of it as I navigate my lifelong passion for adventure with my dedication to my family. RIP Brad and please send lots of love to his friends and family.
The first thing I saw today when I picked up my phone, still cuddled next to my soon to be 1 year old son, was the news of losing @bradgobright to a rappelling accident. Climbing has felt a lot different since becoming a dad. Alex and Tommy gave me a hard time this season (lightheartedly) for being the only one wearing a helmet while mini-tractioning pitches on New Dawn. But, for the first time I felt naked without it. The exposure felt different. Rappelling the wall alone one night felt heavy. Climbing, recently, has felt heavy. What I loved about Brad was the lightness he brought to climbing while still being ferociously ambitious. It was refreshing. Inspiring. I’ll miss that lightness and will seek to find more of it as I navigate my lifelong passion for adventure with my dedication to my family. RIP Brad and please send lots of love to his friends and family.
Hope everyone has a low gravity week! 📷: @andy_mann
Last night we hosted @reelrock as our annual fundraiser for the @b_radfoundation. We started the foundation in mourning and in celebration of one of my closest friends – the late, great Brad Parker. It felt appropriate to say a few words to the audience before playing the Race for the Nose segment, of which @bradgobright steals the show. Basically, if you’ve been climbing long enough, you learn to expect to get punched in the stomach with grief a few times a year. Some of the punches, from distant acquaintances, heal with time. Others, from dear friends, may leave a mark that never really heals. Even when you learn to expect that shock and grief are just around the corner, it never helps you catch your breath when the news hits you. As I watched the films, we are reminded just how many amazing souls we have lost recently: @deanpotter, @seanleary, @uelisteck, @mdre92 and now, @bradgobright. Anyway, I read a passage written by one of Brad’s early climbing partners that really seemed to capture who he was. This paragraph was my favorite part, but the entire piece is linked in my bio: “Society never had a chance with Brad, and neither did the Ranger. It couldn’t make him want to be someone or something else any more than the Ranger could. You couldn’t punish it out of him any more than you could sell him on an alternative. Brad was exactly himself, and the only person seemingly not concerned about that was him. No dilemma, just Brad. He simply couldn’t fathom any other way to live.” 📷:@steeppathproductions
Every relationship has it’s “glue.” For @tommycaldwell and me, it’s climbing projects on El Cap. I’m excited to spend some quality time on the big stone this fall.
Every relationship has it’s “glue.” For @tommycaldwell and me, it’s climbing projects on El Cap. I’m excited to spend some quality time on the big stone this fall.
Every relationship has it’s “glue.” For @tommycaldwell and me, it’s climbing projects on El Cap. I’m excited to spend some quality time on the big stone this fall.
Over 20 years ago, I tried outdoor climbing for the first time at this seaside crag called Sunset Boulders. It’s still one of my favorite spots, known best for slippery feet, sharp holds, and fun top ropes/highballs. 📷: @marble_rye
Over 20 years ago, I tried outdoor climbing for the first time at this seaside crag called Sunset Boulders. It’s still one of my favorite spots, known best for slippery feet, sharp holds, and fun top ropes/highballs. 📷: @marble_rye
Over 20 years ago, I tried outdoor climbing for the first time at this seaside crag called Sunset Boulders. It’s still one of my favorite spots, known best for slippery feet, sharp holds, and fun top ropes/highballs. 📷: @marble_rye
Until next time Australia! It’s been a whirlwind two weeks on tour with @tommycaldwell. Thanks to everyone who came out to one of the shows, said hi at a store visit, and climbed with us. Another trip is definitely needed in order to fully enjoy everything Australia has to offer!
Until next time Australia! It’s been a whirlwind two weeks on tour with @tommycaldwell. Thanks to everyone who came out to one of the shows, said hi at a store visit, and climbed with us. Another trip is definitely needed in order to fully enjoy everything Australia has to offer!
Until next time Australia! It’s been a whirlwind two weeks on tour with @tommycaldwell. Thanks to everyone who came out to one of the shows, said hi at a store visit, and climbed with us. Another trip is definitely needed in order to fully enjoy everything Australia has to offer!
Until next time Australia! It’s been a whirlwind two weeks on tour with @tommycaldwell. Thanks to everyone who came out to one of the shows, said hi at a store visit, and climbed with us. Another trip is definitely needed in order to fully enjoy everything Australia has to offer!
Until next time Australia! It’s been a whirlwind two weeks on tour with @tommycaldwell. Thanks to everyone who came out to one of the shows, said hi at a store visit, and climbed with us. Another trip is definitely needed in order to fully enjoy everything Australia has to offer!
Until next time Australia! It’s been a whirlwind two weeks on tour with @tommycaldwell. Thanks to everyone who came out to one of the shows, said hi at a store visit, and climbed with us. Another trip is definitely needed in order to fully enjoy everything Australia has to offer!
Until next time Australia! It’s been a whirlwind two weeks on tour with @tommycaldwell. Thanks to everyone who came out to one of the shows, said hi at a store visit, and climbed with us. Another trip is definitely needed in order to fully enjoy everything Australia has to offer!
Valley on my mind. 📷: @chrisburkard
Today is the last day to have your donation to the @accessfund doubled, thanks to @blackdiamond! If you enjoy climbing outdoors, now is the time to chip in a little to support the organization that helps keep our climbing areas open! Link in bio.
One of my favorite parts of climbing on Higher Cathedral Spire is the view of El Cap. Psyched to get back on the big stone this October. 📷: @jeffrueppel
Good to be home! Always love an evening session at the crag where I first climbed outside.
