The mummy
Early May, Alexis and I met up with Matt, Aaron, and Kyle at the table rock parking lot. Early Saturday Morning we made our way across the old burn area of the Table rock fire to the Amphitheater entrance.
Linville – The mummy
Deep Water at the USNWC
Bouldering above Water
Luckily, I got to participate in the deepwater soloing contest at the US National Whitewater Center for Tuckfest. I didn’t find out until after a pretty stressful qualifying round the night before. Continue reading “Deep Water at the USNWC”
Easter and Barley Planting
Barley Season
Up in Pa, the winter has started to release its icy grip on the land. Easter was a couple of day away, so I got to play with tractors. Continue reading “Easter and Barley Planting”
Stone Mountain Hike
Stone Mountain
One of North Carolina famous granite domes is called Stone Mountain. Before the onslaught of springs pollen and greenery, we went for a hiking loop around the mountain saving the scary slab climbs for another day.’
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Bishop Climbing Trip – 2014
Bishop
Within a matter of 3 days, I had found out about a trip to Bishop and committed to leave on a flight in 2. This was one of the more impromptu trips, I had ever gone on and was happy to tag along with David B.
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Rumbling Bald and Rock Face Recreational Park
Rocky Face Recreational Park
Rumbling Bald was a place that we told me I have to visit while I am in NC. The cliffs are south facing so the time to climb there is in the winter, after the poison ivy dies, but before the place turns into a oven. Continue reading “Rumbling Bald and Rock Face Recreational Park”
Surprise 30th Birthday Party
Happy Surprised
The other big event of the break was that I was turning 30 this year. I thought it was just going to pass by nice and calm like all the other years, maybe a nice dinner out, but people were conspiring against me. Continue reading “Surprise 30th Birthday Party”
Xmas, Trapping, and New Years 2013
Next thing I knew, it was Christmas time and I was headed back up to PA for some more holiday cheer. It was cold, wet and dreary, but didn’t stop everyone from having a good time. Continue reading “Xmas, Trapping, and New Years 2013”
Thanksgiving 2013 and Xmas Cards
Holiday Prep
Thanksgiving was fun as always. We drove up from Charlotte and participated in the standard Nalevanko and Graham rituals. Continue reading “Thanksgiving 2013 and Xmas Cards”
Josh Groban Night
Groban Time
Fun night out with mom, at my concert. My mom got Josh Groban Ticket along time along, but then my dad knee surgery so he couldn’t attend. I gladly took his place and she got to pretend attending Josh Groban Concert with Josh Groban. Continue reading “Josh Groban Night”