Travels and Vagabonds
During this weekend, I would tagged along with Tim and Nora for a new kayaker trip. This end up being a the best way to beat the heat and really ramp-up my nervousness with kayaking. Also, I had to contribute absolutely nothing to the trip. I was happy to be completely worthless to all those involved.
Continue reading “Paddling – Tuckaseegee and Natahala”
In the heat of summer we got a adventure with a little bit of a national park feel. There is a little state park tuck up in the Appalachians between Kentucky and Virginia called the Breaks Interstate Park. It calls itself the grand canyon of the south.
Continue reading “Breaks Interstate Park – July 2020”
High up on the a ridge line and deep within the southwest Virginia Appalachia mountains, a hidden group of sandstone slot canyons that awaited some wandering. In the heart the of the July with max humidity in the air, we took the long hike to the top of the ridge.
Continue reading “The Channels – Virginia State Park”
Day trip to get away from town allowed us to get some fresh air and attempt to cool off in the streams of higher elevation.
Continue reading “South Mountain State Park – NC”
A quick long weekend trip back to PA, for July 4th so Alexis could try to gather black raspberries and I could lounge in the hot tub. Plus it would be good to get away from the house during the ongoing bathroom renovation.
Continue reading “Crabtree – Quiet 4th of July”
3 months of not climbing, had a very weird effect on everyone. Everyone first time back end up with good beat down and mine was no exception. 12 weeks of intense hangboarding and corporate meeting curling dumbbells did not prepare me for the outside. My feet/toes were my Achilles heel.
Continue reading “New River Gorge – 2 Kaymoor Weekends”
With the lockdown being slightly lifted and Alexis and I were now completely work from home employees, we picked up all our stuff and Mallo and spent a week up in PA.
Continue reading “Home – May in PA”
In the month of February, I made more trips to tumbling bald that the past 3 years. It started with the CCC competion.
For week I had work out in Seattle for ms ready again. This time I would be presenting and taking some of the presentations. But before hand, Alexis and crosses some more things of the list.
Mom and dad came down to visit for a long weekend. We had a bunch of fun events and activities over the couple days.