Yesterday I came to a realization that the past 3 years have all followed the same pattern as far as my climbing is concerned.
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Each of the 3 years began with a roughly 6 month break from climbing due to various injuries. Back in 2007 I was struggling with tendinitis in my elbow, 2008 began with consecutive surgeries on both of my hands and this year I struggled with a finger injury and a torn ligament in my knee. Fortunately, the past two years both ended on high notes and I was able to pack 12 months of climbing into the remaining 6.
The last 6 months of this year are on the same track, and the weather in Wisconsin has been a big factor. Outside of one sweltering week in June the temps have been in the low 80s or upper 70s and humidity has been relatively low.
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For climbing outside in the summer one couldn’t really ask for more.
Taking advantage of another day in the mid-70s, Mrs Narc and I headed up to Devil’s Lake once again yesterday to log some trad climbing mileage in preparation for our upcoming trip to Tuolumne. While we didn’t get as many routes in as we had hoped, one important milestone was achieved: Mrs. Narc’s first trad lead! Here are a few pictures of her on one of my favorite easy leads at the Lake, Full Stop (5.6ish):
Full Stop is probably not an ideal first lead as there isn’t a lot of gear, but Mrs. Narc really cruised it. Not pictured is her running it out 20 ft. to the belay near the top. Nice!
Here are a few more pictures from the day:
Stagnant potholes
A staggering amount of talus
With a title like “Full Stop” and all that injury talk — I thought you were telling us you’re quitting..
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Ha. More like Full Speed Ahead!
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The Narc quit, NEVER! I certainly must say that I’m learning to love the Lake more and more with each trip.
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im with neil.
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Nice work Mrs. Narc! That looks like a very proud first lead!
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Glad you guys are hitting up The Lake more! Tomorrow is going to be about as good as it gets for mid-summer friction at DL!
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Mrs. Narc way to start Trad climbing!! Placing the widgets really opens up ones ability to travel and climb more routes. Hopefully this is a good start to a fun trip in TM!!
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hey narc. when youre in tuolumne and want to check out some new boulders check out pywiack dome across the road from the aqua knobby parking and in the creekbed directly below boa roof is a ultra classic unknown roof around v5. if you would like some pics send me an email.
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Well done Mrs. Narc! Keep up the good work!
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rock looks good route looks worthy nice.
u should get one of those big wisconsin viking lumberjacks to scoop up that talus and make big boulders like snowball packin’
maybe even make oblong deals that can be laid down to make crazy big roof-prow action?
this is good idea
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Having climbed in RMNP makes the talus at Devil’s Lake all the more disappointing. Thousands of pieces of rocks that broke in half a few too many times. And so close to the road!
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Nice work girl!
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That certainly looks like a healthy DL runout. Nice first lead. ce
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