It’s snowing out. It’s May. I want to be rock climbing, but instead am inside, cleaning out closets, catching up on emails and reflecting on winter. Thanks to some amazing photographers that sent me some of their images, I thought I would celebrate our never ending winter with a little winter review in photos! Thanks to Forest Woodward Photography, Christian Pondella and Rafal Andronowski.
Stephanie Maureau sending Inglorious Bastards M12 Bozeman
Hiking in to Haffner Cave- Forest Woodward- love the dead tree and fresh snow contrast
Fun climbing in Haffner
Graham Zimmerman on Caveman- Forest Woodward
Caveman. Psyched to send Piltdown Man M12 here this year. no pics though:(
A face EVERYONE loves. Melan…the best coach around- Forest Woodward Phtography
Fun times with Graham Zimmerman and Outdoor Research- Forest Woodward Photography
Countless days in the Cave. Best training place around. Forest Woodward Photography
Hiking in to Whitemans- Forest Woodward Photography
Whitemans- Forest Woodward Photography
Hike out of Whitemans…short winter days- Forest Woodward Photography
Christian Pondella shot- myself on 2nd pitch M12+ on Overhead Hazard- psyched to send it!
we had some very cold days….Katie keeping the psyche even when belaying! Christian Pondella
Pretending to be Will Gadd. Myself on 3rd pitch of Overhead Hazard- 5 layers on legs alone!
Christian Pondella phtot- 2nd Pitch Helmcken- the OR Havoc vest- wore it everyday!!
Katie and John enjoying all that Helmcken has to offer!
Always started our day off with a smile at the Lodge
John after a long day of bolting
The route!
Lots of cold days this winter. Count the layers!
Smiling faces from the Women’s camp
More Smiling faces despite frigid temps!
Myself on Inglorious Bastards M12 Hyalite Canyon- Bozeman fun days with Stephanie
Bolting up at the Temple of Silence. new crag that was a great training ground.
Early season attempt on the the beautiful Howse Peak. Too warm unfortunately:(
Great fall days in the sun at the Temple
Its gonna be a great crag when we are done!
Guiding Dave Jones!! How cool is that??
The worlds snowiest ascent of Moonlight with Tadd Perkins
Great day with the Perkins family. Can’t wait to see them again this summer!
Cold days at Haffner with the hearty Women’s camp crew
Janine on Whitemans
Jen Ormsbee climbing with Merrie-Beth Board on My Daddy’s a Psycho
Maria on Lessons of Oka
My Dad lookin ready for his first day on ice!
Ok, enough talking…let me climb…and climb he did!!
Will high up on 2nd pitch at Helmcken
Takin it to the ice!
Will at the top of Helmcken falls ready to drop in…All this snow is created from the spray!
Me playing on the Spray ice the last day
Lots of smiles with Michael, Matthew and Daniel- Matthew led all of Louise Falls!
Sonja stretching it out at Haffner
Gabby testing her leading strength in steep ice in Haffner
Tough girls in -30 temps on Pretty nuts. Are they smiling or are their mouths frozen in that position?
Nope, those are smiles! Ahhhh, the sun!
Amazing crew in Field with Kris keeping us on our toes! Outdoor Research goods!!
Jen Ormsbee on her bday on Essondale right. VERY cold!!
Dream On- Ken enjoying the sun
Ken and Tim psyched after crushing Rainbow Serpent
Graham Zimmerman on Fearful Symmetry- Forest Woodward
Tim on the final stretch of Candelstick Maker
Lots of smiles with the Red Deer crew!
Cool shot from Rafal A of Ken, Tim and I on My Daddy’s a Psycho
Cineplex, Steel Koan M13+. Nice way to end the winter. Rafal Andronowski.
And had to add this one in from Spain. Zoe’s little Mika…a smile that is contagious!
Thanks for a great winter everyone! Ok…now let the summer begin!