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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Stalled at the crux, Andrew watches his footwork and struggles for upward movement.
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Stalled at the crux, Andrew watches his footwork and struggles for upward movement.

AlaskaRock ClimbingPurinton CreekAndrew Timm2009Matanuska 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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