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• reflections season reflections

  2025: Finding my stride and my limit

  

  If 2023 was the leap of faith and 2024 was the landing, 2025 was the year I finally found my footing. This was the year the “newness” of this lifestyle finally wore off, and the reality set in. For the first time since leaving my software job, I had consistent…

  December 27, 2025
• routes

  Last Climb of the Season: Cloud Tower, Red Rocks

  

  For our last Red Rock climb this spring before moving on to Moab, Ken and I chose Cloud Tower, a 7-pitch route located on the far north side of Rainbow Mountain. Despite the cumulative fatigue of the climbing season, we really wanted to get out for one last big day…

  April 16, 2025
• routes

  Mt. Wilson via Inti Watana and Resolution Arete

  

  A long day on Mt. Wilson: a climb to remember. Here’s a reflection on the beauty, the challenges, and hard-won lessons learned on the route, followed by some key route beta you need to tackle Inti Watana and Resolution Arete. Photos included!

  March 21, 2025
• season reflections

  2024 Recap: My First Year as a Mountain Guide

  

  2024 was a year of significant change and new beginnings. I fully embraced nomadic life, left the tech world behind, and dedicated myself to climbing and guiding. Among the highlights were a summer spent working with AAI, the exciting transition to van life with my partner, and completing important guide…

  January 16, 2025
• routes trip recap

  Donut-Powered Multi-Pitching

  

  A progression of multi-pitch climbing in Red Rocks NCA outside Las Vegas, Nevada this month. Powered by Randy’s Donuts. I had the pleasure of teaching a return student in Red Rocks this month. She joined AAI (American Alpine Institute) for a week-long Women’s Alpinism 1 program in July. She reached…

  November 30, 2024