2. 2009

More Purinton Climbing

Tracy and I brought Andrew out for his first climb ever. Andrew is from Illinois/Wisconsin, where there are no mountains and barely any cliffs.
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Alaskan midnights are somewhat lighter than the lower 48. We set up camp in our friend Gordon's old driveway and hit the sack, planning on climbing in the morning.
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Alaskan midnights are somewhat lighter than the lower 48. We set up camp in our friend Gordon's old driveway and hit the sack, planning on climbing in the morning.

Tracy BorlandAlaskaAndrew Timm2009Places I've Lived However BrieflyMatanuska Susitna Valley

  • Alaskan midnights are somewhat lighter than the lower 48. We set up camp in our friend Gordon's old driveway and hit the sack, planning on climbing in the morning.
  • Andrew moves up on his first climb ever, wearing his street shoes and still smiling.
  • Andrew moves up toward the crux of the route, a few frictiony 5.9 moves.
  • Stalled at the crux, Andrew watches his footwork and struggles for upward movement.
  • Steeper terrain goes by as Andrew moves upwards.
  • Andrew reaches for a hold nearing the top of the route.
  • The exposure opens up underneath as Andrew reaches the last few moves on the route.
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