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Climbing in the Wind Rivers — Becky Switzer

Posted by Spencer Daigle · December 16, 2020

Flashback to July and remember what it was like to only be four months into the pandemic. Plans had been sidelined for an unforeseen amount of time. Travel was difficult, international travel nearly impossible. As a rock climber who travels frequently, my plans were significantly altered with a large objective going completely unrealized.

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Transcendental Linkup — Luke Negley

Posted by Spencer Daigle · October 20, 2020

We sat on the ledge not saying much as we watched the sun set over the city, we both knew that this was going to be one of the most physical days of climbing either of us had ever done. As the sun set we attempted to get some sleep before the alarms went off at 2:00am.

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Liberty Crack - Natalie Afonina

Posted by Spencer Daigle · September 18, 2020

My former housemate and really good friend Spang texted me on Monday asking if I was in Washington because she decided to last-minute drive up from California. I sent her a couple classic route proposals and the next day we were racking up for Liberty Crack! Gotta love friends that are down for last-minute adventures.

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The Alaska Range - Katie McKinstry

Posted by Spencer Daigle · August 20, 2020

"In climbing there is so much you can control. From training, to the food you eat, the gear you buy, the knowledge you learn, the skills you possess.... but the weather is that almighty being which ultimately controls all."

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Sending in The Age of Corona - Phil Wortmann

Posted by Spencer Daigle · August 18, 2020

"Training pushed my tendons and joints as far as they could go. I slimmed up as much as I could handle, but there are only so many calories you can cut. Liposuction is too expensive for this teacher’s salary, and a google search told me I needed both kidneys."

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