When Vegas got rained out, I considered the extra four hours to Bishop. The forecast wasn’t much better and I’d only have a week. My remaining projects are a little too hard and/or involved for such a brief stint. Colorado promised a shorter drive and return to normalcy, routine, and comfort. But something pulled me West – I figured I’d at least get to hang on the Swarm holds as a reminder of what I’m training for.
Those reminders were in full effect, re: dry-firing off Haroun while trying yet another alternative beta sequence 😅 But the best reminders weren’t about training or projects. They were always about the people. The Bishop community continually points me back towards my values: connection, courage, making a difference where I can. I was reminded of my capacity for deep feelings and desire for long-term groundedness; two things that have felt far away lately. I’m starting my 14hr drive back to CO feeling re-embraced and recharged. I have my Eastern Sierra friends to thank.
Looking forward to the next visit and catching up with everyone I missed this time around! Special thanks to @andyliu84 for the hospitality 💛 Our rice tea talks are high on the list of reasons to return sooner than later.
Another big thanks to @davidhlin for being my Fall Guy 😂🙌🏼
Big love Bishop ❤️❤️ and Happy Birthday Ethan lol 🥳👑
#climbing #bouldering #buttermilks
When Vegas got rained out, I considered the extra four hours to Bishop. The forecast wasn’t much better and I’d only have a week. My remaining projects are a little too hard and/or involved for such a brief stint. Colorado promised a shorter drive and return to normalcy, routine, and comfort. But something pulled me West – I figured I’d at least get to hang on the Swarm holds as a reminder of what I’m training for.
Those reminders were in full effect, re: dry-firing off Haroun while trying yet another alternative beta sequence 😅 But the best reminders weren’t about training or projects. They were always about the people. The Bishop community continually points me back towards my values: connection, courage, making a difference where I can. I was reminded of my capacity for deep feelings and desire for long-term groundedness; two things that have felt far away lately. I’m starting my 14hr drive back to CO feeling re-embraced and recharged. I have my Eastern Sierra friends to thank.
Looking forward to the next visit and catching up with everyone I missed this time around! Special thanks to @andyliu84 for the hospitality 💛 Our rice tea talks are high on the list of reasons to return sooner than later.
Another big thanks to @davidhlin for being my Fall Guy 😂🙌🏼
Big love Bishop ❤️❤️ and Happy Birthday Ethan lol 🥳👑
#climbing #bouldering #buttermilks
When Vegas got rained out, I considered the extra four hours to Bishop. The forecast wasn’t much better and I’d only have a week. My remaining projects are a little too hard and/or involved for such a brief stint. Colorado promised a shorter drive and return to normalcy, routine, and comfort. But something pulled me West – I figured I’d at least get to hang on the Swarm holds as a reminder of what I’m training for.
Those reminders were in full effect, re: dry-firing off Haroun while trying yet another alternative beta sequence 😅 But the best reminders weren’t about training or projects. They were always about the people. The Bishop community continually points me back towards my values: connection, courage, making a difference where I can. I was reminded of my capacity for deep feelings and desire for long-term groundedness; two things that have felt far away lately. I’m starting my 14hr drive back to CO feeling re-embraced and recharged. I have my Eastern Sierra friends to thank.
Looking forward to the next visit and catching up with everyone I missed this time around! Special thanks to @andyliu84 for the hospitality 💛 Our rice tea talks are high on the list of reasons to return sooner than later.
Another big thanks to @davidhlin for being my Fall Guy 😂🙌🏼
Big love Bishop ❤️❤️ and Happy Birthday Ethan lol 🥳👑
#climbing #bouldering #buttermilks
When Vegas got rained out, I considered the extra four hours to Bishop. The forecast wasn’t much better and I’d only have a week. My remaining projects are a little too hard and/or involved for such a brief stint. Colorado promised a shorter drive and return to normalcy, routine, and comfort. But something pulled me West – I figured I’d at least get to hang on the Swarm holds as a reminder of what I’m training for.
Those reminders were in full effect, re: dry-firing off Haroun while trying yet another alternative beta sequence 😅 But the best reminders weren’t about training or projects. They were always about the people. The Bishop community continually points me back towards my values: connection, courage, making a difference where I can. I was reminded of my capacity for deep feelings and desire for long-term groundedness; two things that have felt far away lately. I’m starting my 14hr drive back to CO feeling re-embraced and recharged. I have my Eastern Sierra friends to thank.
Looking forward to the next visit and catching up with everyone I missed this time around! Special thanks to @andyliu84 for the hospitality 💛 Our rice tea talks are high on the list of reasons to return sooner than later.
Another big thanks to @davidhlin for being my Fall Guy 😂🙌🏼
Big love Bishop ❤️❤️ and Happy Birthday Ethan lol 🥳👑
#climbing #bouldering #buttermilks
When Vegas got rained out, I considered the extra four hours to Bishop. The forecast wasn’t much better and I’d only have a week. My remaining projects are a little too hard and/or involved for such a brief stint. Colorado promised a shorter drive and return to normalcy, routine, and comfort. But something pulled me West – I figured I’d at least get to hang on the Swarm holds as a reminder of what I’m training for.
Those reminders were in full effect, re: dry-firing off Haroun while trying yet another alternative beta sequence 😅 But the best reminders weren’t about training or projects. They were always about the people. The Bishop community continually points me back towards my values: connection, courage, making a difference where I can. I was reminded of my capacity for deep feelings and desire for long-term groundedness; two things that have felt far away lately. I’m starting my 14hr drive back to CO feeling re-embraced and recharged. I have my Eastern Sierra friends to thank.
Looking forward to the next visit and catching up with everyone I missed this time around! Special thanks to @andyliu84 for the hospitality 💛 Our rice tea talks are high on the list of reasons to return sooner than later.
Another big thanks to @davidhlin for being my Fall Guy 😂🙌🏼
Big love Bishop ❤️❤️ and Happy Birthday Ethan lol 🥳👑
#climbing #bouldering #buttermilks
When Vegas got rained out, I considered the extra four hours to Bishop. The forecast wasn’t much better and I’d only have a week. My remaining projects are a little too hard and/or involved for such a brief stint. Colorado promised a shorter drive and return to normalcy, routine, and comfort. But something pulled me West – I figured I’d at least get to hang on the Swarm holds as a reminder of what I’m training for.
Those reminders were in full effect, re: dry-firing off Haroun while trying yet another alternative beta sequence 😅 But the best reminders weren’t about training or projects. They were always about the people. The Bishop community continually points me back towards my values: connection, courage, making a difference where I can. I was reminded of my capacity for deep feelings and desire for long-term groundedness; two things that have felt far away lately. I’m starting my 14hr drive back to CO feeling re-embraced and recharged. I have my Eastern Sierra friends to thank.
Looking forward to the next visit and catching up with everyone I missed this time around! Special thanks to @andyliu84 for the hospitality 💛 Our rice tea talks are high on the list of reasons to return sooner than later.
Another big thanks to @davidhlin for being my Fall Guy 😂🙌🏼
Big love Bishop ❤️❤️ and Happy Birthday Ethan lol 🥳👑
#climbing #bouldering #buttermilks
When Vegas got rained out, I considered the extra four hours to Bishop. The forecast wasn’t much better and I’d only have a week. My remaining projects are a little too hard and/or involved for such a brief stint. Colorado promised a shorter drive and return to normalcy, routine, and comfort. But something pulled me West – I figured I’d at least get to hang on the Swarm holds as a reminder of what I’m training for.
Those reminders were in full effect, re: dry-firing off Haroun while trying yet another alternative beta sequence 😅 But the best reminders weren’t about training or projects. They were always about the people. The Bishop community continually points me back towards my values: connection, courage, making a difference where I can. I was reminded of my capacity for deep feelings and desire for long-term groundedness; two things that have felt far away lately. I’m starting my 14hr drive back to CO feeling re-embraced and recharged. I have my Eastern Sierra friends to thank.
Looking forward to the next visit and catching up with everyone I missed this time around! Special thanks to @andyliu84 for the hospitality 💛 Our rice tea talks are high on the list of reasons to return sooner than later.
Another big thanks to @davidhlin for being my Fall Guy 😂🙌🏼
Big love Bishop ❤️❤️ and Happy Birthday Ethan lol 🥳👑
#climbing #bouldering #buttermilks
When Vegas got rained out, I considered the extra four hours to Bishop. The forecast wasn’t much better and I’d only have a week. My remaining projects are a little too hard and/or involved for such a brief stint. Colorado promised a shorter drive and return to normalcy, routine, and comfort. But something pulled me West – I figured I’d at least get to hang on the Swarm holds as a reminder of what I’m training for.
Those reminders were in full effect, re: dry-firing off Haroun while trying yet another alternative beta sequence 😅 But the best reminders weren’t about training or projects. They were always about the people. The Bishop community continually points me back towards my values: connection, courage, making a difference where I can. I was reminded of my capacity for deep feelings and desire for long-term groundedness; two things that have felt far away lately. I’m starting my 14hr drive back to CO feeling re-embraced and recharged. I have my Eastern Sierra friends to thank.
Looking forward to the next visit and catching up with everyone I missed this time around! Special thanks to @andyliu84 for the hospitality 💛 Our rice tea talks are high on the list of reasons to return sooner than later.
Another big thanks to @davidhlin for being my Fall Guy 😂🙌🏼
Big love Bishop ❤️❤️ and Happy Birthday Ethan lol 🥳👑
#climbing #bouldering #buttermilks
Swipe ➡️ for some classic gravelling on Grovel Roof. An old-school Bishop line worth wrapping your legs around!
📸 @natestutz
In @thenorthface_climb Soukuu Fleece Pants 😍
#climbing #bouldering
Swipe ➡️ for some classic gravelling on Grovel Roof. An old-school Bishop line worth wrapping your legs around!
📸 @natestutz
In @thenorthface_climb Soukuu Fleece Pants 😍
#climbing #bouldering
Swipe ➡️ for some classic gravelling on Grovel Roof. An old-school Bishop line worth wrapping your legs around!
📸 @natestutz
In @thenorthface_climb Soukuu Fleece Pants 😍
#climbing #bouldering
Swipe ➡️ for some classic gravelling on Grovel Roof. An old-school Bishop line worth wrapping your legs around!
📸 @natestutz
In @thenorthface_climb Soukuu Fleece Pants 😍
#climbing #bouldering
Swipe ➡️ for some classic gravelling on Grovel Roof. An old-school Bishop line worth wrapping your legs around!
📸 @natestutz
In @thenorthface_climb Soukuu Fleece Pants 😍
#climbing #bouldering
The rest of Vegas. A pretty wet few weeks tbh 💦 all good times with friends tho! My goal for this trip wasn’t aimed at sending anything, but rather focusing on what ‘trying hard’ really means for me and how to cultivate that effort on limit moves.
Consistent feedback from friends has been: “You need to try harder.” Yes but what does that mean specifically?? 😩 I think a lot of it has to do with style; I tend towards a controlled, precise movement that doesn’t allow for mistakes (some crossover from my highballing). I am a technically proficient climber AND I am a strong climber but I’ve not been strong enough to break my bouldering plateau. That frustration was one of the reasons why I switched to sport climbing. I felt burned out and needing different perspective. Now I’m back, armed with a @latticetraining plan but more importantly a new sense of curiosity about my body’s abilities. Trying harder, for me, means trying harder boulders and seeing the micro-est of micro progress even when I’m not close to sticking moves. Learning from flailing upwards, if you will. Being vulnerable by investing myself fully into a climb, multiple days/seasons, with no expectations. Just open arms and open eyes.
Let’s see what the next few months bring 💪🏼
📸 @jordi.llauvi & @tchenrock
@thenorthface @thenorthface_climb
@scarpana
@organicclimbing
#climbing #bouldering
The rest of Vegas. A pretty wet few weeks tbh 💦 all good times with friends tho! My goal for this trip wasn’t aimed at sending anything, but rather focusing on what ‘trying hard’ really means for me and how to cultivate that effort on limit moves.
Consistent feedback from friends has been: “You need to try harder.” Yes but what does that mean specifically?? 😩 I think a lot of it has to do with style; I tend towards a controlled, precise movement that doesn’t allow for mistakes (some crossover from my highballing). I am a technically proficient climber AND I am a strong climber but I’ve not been strong enough to break my bouldering plateau. That frustration was one of the reasons why I switched to sport climbing. I felt burned out and needing different perspective. Now I’m back, armed with a @latticetraining plan but more importantly a new sense of curiosity about my body’s abilities. Trying harder, for me, means trying harder boulders and seeing the micro-est of micro progress even when I’m not close to sticking moves. Learning from flailing upwards, if you will. Being vulnerable by investing myself fully into a climb, multiple days/seasons, with no expectations. Just open arms and open eyes.
Let’s see what the next few months bring 💪🏼
📸 @jordi.llauvi & @tchenrock
@thenorthface @thenorthface_climb
@scarpana
@organicclimbing
#climbing #bouldering
The rest of Vegas. A pretty wet few weeks tbh 💦 all good times with friends tho! My goal for this trip wasn’t aimed at sending anything, but rather focusing on what ‘trying hard’ really means for me and how to cultivate that effort on limit moves.
Consistent feedback from friends has been: “You need to try harder.” Yes but what does that mean specifically?? 😩 I think a lot of it has to do with style; I tend towards a controlled, precise movement that doesn’t allow for mistakes (some crossover from my highballing). I am a technically proficient climber AND I am a strong climber but I’ve not been strong enough to break my bouldering plateau. That frustration was one of the reasons why I switched to sport climbing. I felt burned out and needing different perspective. Now I’m back, armed with a @latticetraining plan but more importantly a new sense of curiosity about my body’s abilities. Trying harder, for me, means trying harder boulders and seeing the micro-est of micro progress even when I’m not close to sticking moves. Learning from flailing upwards, if you will. Being vulnerable by investing myself fully into a climb, multiple days/seasons, with no expectations. Just open arms and open eyes.
Let’s see what the next few months bring 💪🏼
📸 @jordi.llauvi & @tchenrock
@thenorthface @thenorthface_climb
@scarpana
@organicclimbing
#climbing #bouldering
The rest of Vegas. A pretty wet few weeks tbh 💦 all good times with friends tho! My goal for this trip wasn’t aimed at sending anything, but rather focusing on what ‘trying hard’ really means for me and how to cultivate that effort on limit moves.
Consistent feedback from friends has been: “You need to try harder.” Yes but what does that mean specifically?? 😩 I think a lot of it has to do with style; I tend towards a controlled, precise movement that doesn’t allow for mistakes (some crossover from my highballing). I am a technically proficient climber AND I am a strong climber but I’ve not been strong enough to break my bouldering plateau. That frustration was one of the reasons why I switched to sport climbing. I felt burned out and needing different perspective. Now I’m back, armed with a @latticetraining plan but more importantly a new sense of curiosity about my body’s abilities. Trying harder, for me, means trying harder boulders and seeing the micro-est of micro progress even when I’m not close to sticking moves. Learning from flailing upwards, if you will. Being vulnerable by investing myself fully into a climb, multiple days/seasons, with no expectations. Just open arms and open eyes.
Let’s see what the next few months bring 💪🏼
📸 @jordi.llauvi & @tchenrock
@thenorthface @thenorthface_climb
@scarpana
@organicclimbing
#climbing #bouldering
The rest of Vegas. A pretty wet few weeks tbh 💦 all good times with friends tho! My goal for this trip wasn’t aimed at sending anything, but rather focusing on what ‘trying hard’ really means for me and how to cultivate that effort on limit moves.
Consistent feedback from friends has been: “You need to try harder.” Yes but what does that mean specifically?? 😩 I think a lot of it has to do with style; I tend towards a controlled, precise movement that doesn’t allow for mistakes (some crossover from my highballing). I am a technically proficient climber AND I am a strong climber but I’ve not been strong enough to break my bouldering plateau. That frustration was one of the reasons why I switched to sport climbing. I felt burned out and needing different perspective. Now I’m back, armed with a @latticetraining plan but more importantly a new sense of curiosity about my body’s abilities. Trying harder, for me, means trying harder boulders and seeing the micro-est of micro progress even when I’m not close to sticking moves. Learning from flailing upwards, if you will. Being vulnerable by investing myself fully into a climb, multiple days/seasons, with no expectations. Just open arms and open eyes.
Let’s see what the next few months bring 💪🏼
📸 @jordi.llauvi & @tchenrock
@thenorthface @thenorthface_climb
@scarpana
@organicclimbing
#climbing #bouldering
The rest of Vegas. A pretty wet few weeks tbh 💦 all good times with friends tho! My goal for this trip wasn’t aimed at sending anything, but rather focusing on what ‘trying hard’ really means for me and how to cultivate that effort on limit moves.
Consistent feedback from friends has been: “You need to try harder.” Yes but what does that mean specifically?? 😩 I think a lot of it has to do with style; I tend towards a controlled, precise movement that doesn’t allow for mistakes (some crossover from my highballing). I am a technically proficient climber AND I am a strong climber but I’ve not been strong enough to break my bouldering plateau. That frustration was one of the reasons why I switched to sport climbing. I felt burned out and needing different perspective. Now I’m back, armed with a @latticetraining plan but more importantly a new sense of curiosity about my body’s abilities. Trying harder, for me, means trying harder boulders and seeing the micro-est of micro progress even when I’m not close to sticking moves. Learning from flailing upwards, if you will. Being vulnerable by investing myself fully into a climb, multiple days/seasons, with no expectations. Just open arms and open eyes.
Let’s see what the next few months bring 💪🏼
📸 @jordi.llauvi & @tchenrock
@thenorthface @thenorthface_climb
@scarpana
@organicclimbing
#climbing #bouldering
The rest of Vegas. A pretty wet few weeks tbh 💦 all good times with friends tho! My goal for this trip wasn’t aimed at sending anything, but rather focusing on what ‘trying hard’ really means for me and how to cultivate that effort on limit moves.
Consistent feedback from friends has been: “You need to try harder.” Yes but what does that mean specifically?? 😩 I think a lot of it has to do with style; I tend towards a controlled, precise movement that doesn’t allow for mistakes (some crossover from my highballing). I am a technically proficient climber AND I am a strong climber but I’ve not been strong enough to break my bouldering plateau. That frustration was one of the reasons why I switched to sport climbing. I felt burned out and needing different perspective. Now I’m back, armed with a @latticetraining plan but more importantly a new sense of curiosity about my body’s abilities. Trying harder, for me, means trying harder boulders and seeing the micro-est of micro progress even when I’m not close to sticking moves. Learning from flailing upwards, if you will. Being vulnerable by investing myself fully into a climb, multiple days/seasons, with no expectations. Just open arms and open eyes.
Let’s see what the next few months bring 💪🏼
📸 @jordi.llauvi & @tchenrock
@thenorthface @thenorthface_climb
@scarpana
@organicclimbing
#climbing #bouldering
The rest of Vegas. A pretty wet few weeks tbh 💦 all good times with friends tho! My goal for this trip wasn’t aimed at sending anything, but rather focusing on what ‘trying hard’ really means for me and how to cultivate that effort on limit moves.
Consistent feedback from friends has been: “You need to try harder.” Yes but what does that mean specifically?? 😩 I think a lot of it has to do with style; I tend towards a controlled, precise movement that doesn’t allow for mistakes (some crossover from my highballing). I am a technically proficient climber AND I am a strong climber but I’ve not been strong enough to break my bouldering plateau. That frustration was one of the reasons why I switched to sport climbing. I felt burned out and needing different perspective. Now I’m back, armed with a @latticetraining plan but more importantly a new sense of curiosity about my body’s abilities. Trying harder, for me, means trying harder boulders and seeing the micro-est of micro progress even when I’m not close to sticking moves. Learning from flailing upwards, if you will. Being vulnerable by investing myself fully into a climb, multiple days/seasons, with no expectations. Just open arms and open eyes.
Let’s see what the next few months bring 💪🏼
📸 @jordi.llauvi & @tchenrock
@thenorthface @thenorthface_climb
@scarpana
@organicclimbing
#climbing #bouldering
The rest of Vegas. A pretty wet few weeks tbh 💦 all good times with friends tho! My goal for this trip wasn’t aimed at sending anything, but rather focusing on what ‘trying hard’ really means for me and how to cultivate that effort on limit moves.
Consistent feedback from friends has been: “You need to try harder.” Yes but what does that mean specifically?? 😩 I think a lot of it has to do with style; I tend towards a controlled, precise movement that doesn’t allow for mistakes (some crossover from my highballing). I am a technically proficient climber AND I am a strong climber but I’ve not been strong enough to break my bouldering plateau. That frustration was one of the reasons why I switched to sport climbing. I felt burned out and needing different perspective. Now I’m back, armed with a @latticetraining plan but more importantly a new sense of curiosity about my body’s abilities. Trying harder, for me, means trying harder boulders and seeing the micro-est of micro progress even when I’m not close to sticking moves. Learning from flailing upwards, if you will. Being vulnerable by investing myself fully into a climb, multiple days/seasons, with no expectations. Just open arms and open eyes.
Let’s see what the next few months bring 💪🏼
📸 @jordi.llauvi & @tchenrock
@thenorthface @thenorthface_climb
@scarpana
@organicclimbing
#climbing #bouldering
The rest of Vegas. A pretty wet few weeks tbh 💦 all good times with friends tho! My goal for this trip wasn’t aimed at sending anything, but rather focusing on what ‘trying hard’ really means for me and how to cultivate that effort on limit moves.
Consistent feedback from friends has been: “You need to try harder.” Yes but what does that mean specifically?? 😩 I think a lot of it has to do with style; I tend towards a controlled, precise movement that doesn’t allow for mistakes (some crossover from my highballing). I am a technically proficient climber AND I am a strong climber but I’ve not been strong enough to break my bouldering plateau. That frustration was one of the reasons why I switched to sport climbing. I felt burned out and needing different perspective. Now I’m back, armed with a @latticetraining plan but more importantly a new sense of curiosity about my body’s abilities. Trying harder, for me, means trying harder boulders and seeing the micro-est of micro progress even when I’m not close to sticking moves. Learning from flailing upwards, if you will. Being vulnerable by investing myself fully into a climb, multiple days/seasons, with no expectations. Just open arms and open eyes.
Let’s see what the next few months bring 💪🏼
📸 @jordi.llauvi & @tchenrock
@thenorthface @thenorthface_climb
@scarpana
@organicclimbing
#climbing #bouldering
Peter & The Wolf (V11) – good holds and kneebar finagling makes this a fun and intricate climb. Not too bad once the body positions fall into place.
Squeezed this one in before the rain 🌧️🌧️🌧️ unfortunately forecasted over the next week. Good for the desert 🌵 Not great for sandstone.
Cheers to Dylin for the company and his send of Salt Is Salty! I could not muster the gumption for that big move 😂
🙏🏼 to @elliott_lowrank for the 🎥 and peep @alex_puccio89’s beta vid as well!
@thenorthface @thenorthface_climb
@scarpana
@organicclimbing
#climbing #bouldering
