July and August 2008 - Climbing at the Red River Gorge, Kentucky
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Joel
climbing
July 26 		Joel at the base of a climb on Practice Wall, Muir Valley. Me, topped out on a climb at Practice Wall, Muir Valley. Joel, topping out on a climb at Practice Wall, Muir Valley. Joel and myself in front of Miguels Pizza, THE climbing rendezvous spot for Red River Gorge climbers. The parking lot of Miguels. Red River Gorge climbers camped behind Miguels. Joel walking from the camp ground. The climbers communal kitchen area behind Miguels.
The climbers communal kitchen area behind Miguels. The climbers communal bathroom and shower facilities behind Miguels. The climbers camping area behind Miguels. Joel and our tent in the foreground. Joel, trying out the balance tightrope, behind Miguels. Some climbers, at Bruise Brothers Wall, Muir Valley, Red River Gorge. Me, at Bruise Brothers Wall, Muir Valley, Red River Gorge. Me, getting roped up to start this climb. Bruise Brothers Wall, Muir Valley, Red River Gorge.
Joel, on a climb at Bruise Brothers Wall, Muir Valley, Red River Gorge. Link to Red River Climbing Home Page.
Family
climbing
Aug 8 		The best climbing partner a guy could have! Parking area for the Lady Slipper - Global Village area. I got my binky, lets go. Mateo and Christa The start of the approach to the Lady Slipper area. Field of ferns. Mateo, sound asleep, on the approach hike. Christa, negotiating the tricky ravine crossing with Mateo.
Gianluca, adventurer extraordinare. Christa and Mateo, hiking through the Rhododendron. The base of our climb. Mateo and our gear. Rod, getting ready to lead Eureka. Rod on lead. Rod on lead.
Christa belaying Rod. You would never know a diaper change could be so much fun. It just doesn't get any better. Christa on the climb. Gianluca and the caterpillar. From the top of the climb, looking down at Christa, Gianluca and Mateo. Mateo hanging out at the base of the climb.
Mateo hanging out at the base of the climb. A Blue Tailed Skink. Rod, Gianluca and some great rock. Forgot the spoon! Is this what they call finger food? Poor Gianluca. He gets stung twice by wasps and we just want a picture of it. The hike out. Mateo sound asleep. I think Mateo is still sound asleep.
Miguels Pizza after the climbing day. Link to Red River Climbing Home Page.