Elisa stretching far out on her practice to become a lead climber. This technique is called "mock leading" and allows beginner leaders to experience how it feels to lead and lead-belay while being safe on a top rope. It is a great way to learn how to properly clip the rope and experience situations that cannot be learned via a book. Whereas Rich simply stood up at this same spot and easily clipped the quickdraw into the bolt, Elisa had to commit to one extra (more delicate) move to clip the same bolt. These situations remind all of us that each climb is different and that critical thinking is often required to stay safe. Thanks for coming out on this awesome 2 series lead climbing workhop. It's amazing how much we learned.

Elisa stretching far out on her practice to become a lead climber. This technique is called "mock leading" and allows beginner leaders to experience how it feels to lead and lead-belay while being safe on a top rope. It is a great way to learn how to properly clip the rope and experience situations that cannot be learned via a book. Whereas Rich simply stood up at this same spot and easily clipped the quickdraw into the bolt, Elisa had to commit to one extra (more delicate) move to clip the same bolt. These situations remind all of us that each climb is different and that critical thinking is often required to stay safe. Thanks for coming out on this awesome 2 series lead climbing workhop. It's amazing how much we learned.

It was such a windy day out in Joshua Tree National Park. That didn't stop @adam.hiner and @sae_at_play to come out and play on the rocks. We felt the elements so strong as wind gusts were whipping us around at the anchor.We successfully completed our mission to climb a 4 pitch route named "Dapled Mare, 5.8" on Lost Horse Wall. Both Adam and Sae were cruising up each pitch with ease! We topped off the day with another great 130 feet climb on Intersection Rock called "the flake, 5.8" including the windiest rappel that I have ever done!We will never forget his day ️⛰️

It was such a windy day out in Joshua Tree National Park. That didn't stop @adam.hiner and @sae_at_play to come out and play on the rocks. We felt the elements so strong as wind gusts were whipping us around at the anchor.We successfully completed our mission to climb a 4 pitch route named "Dapled Mare, 5.8" on Lost Horse Wall. Both Adam and Sae were cruising up each pitch with ease! We topped off the day with another great 130 feet climb on Intersection Rock called "the flake, 5.8" including the windiest rappel that I have ever done!We will never forget his day ️⛰️