U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Training in Joshua Tree

These cadets had 5 long days to experience what it is like to lead climb, build anchors, belay their partner from the top and then rappel down. Here @hockeyt200 and Oscar on top of “Trashcan Rock”. Great week with awesome students who crushed it from beginning to end.
U.S. Naval Sea cadet training in Joshua Tree. These cadets had 5 long days to experience what it is like to lead climb, build anchors, belay their partner from the top and then rappel down. Here @hockeyt200 and Oscar on top of "Trashcan Rock". Great week with awesome students who crushed it from beginning to end.

Rigging a 5.6 Route

Rigging buddies with @gototheriver The 5.6 below us turned out to be too hard… hence we decided to rig a cargo net down the cliff to make it mass compatible 😉
Rigging buddies with @gototheriver The 5.6 below us turned out to be too hard... hence we decided to rig a cargo net down the cliff to make it mass compatible ;)

“Fingertip”- Tahquitz

Chillino rock climbing guides

@cestanton taking the long rappel down the South side of Tahquitz. We had a great day climbing “Fingertrip” – a very popular 5.7 climb that that ascends the the Soutwest prow of the beautiful formation.

@cestanton taking the long rappel down the South side of Tahquitz. We had a great day climbing "Fingertrip" - a very popular 5.7 climb that that ascends the the Soutwest prow of the beautiful formation.

Multi-Pitch Walls of Val Di Mello

It was a long way down from our multi pitch climb in Val Di Mello. Many rappels down massive granite walls got us feel incredibly exposed like tiny ants in the vertical. Italy was amazing in many ways… We got to enjoy great food, relaxed while sipping one espresso after the other, went bouldering in the most beautiful scenery and got to observe hundreds of Italian weekend vacationeers and learned their ways of how to enjoy life to the fullest. We also bathed in beautiful ice cold mountain rivers and just had the time of our life’s. We will be back again for sure!
It was a long way down from our multi pitch climb in Val Di Mello. Many rappels down massive granite walls got us feel incredibly exposed like tiny ants in the vertical. Italy was amazing in many ways... We got to enjoy great food, relaxed while sipping one espresso after the other, went bouldering in the most beautiful scenery and got to observe hundreds of Italian weekend vacationeers and learned their ways of how to enjoy life to the fullest. We also bathed in beautiful ice cold mountain rivers and just had the time of our life's. We will be back again for sure!

First Pitch in Val Di Mello

Beautiful day out in Val Di Mello. Here on the first pitch of a classic 14 pitch route that overlooks the valley. We were pleased by the best weather possible and climbed alpine granite as solid as can be. One crack line from bottom to top with mainly lieback type of climbing.

Beautiful day out in Val Di Mello. Here on the first pitch of a classic 14 pitch route that overlooks the valley. We were pleased by the best weather possible and climbed alpine granite as solid as can be. One crack line from bottom to top with mainly lieback type of climbing.

First Day in Val Di Mello

Great bouldering trip to Italy! Val Di Mello has given us so much pleasure with its pristine beauty. Gorgeous summer weather, Italian Alps, great company and just awesome boulders everywhere. Tomorrow we will get some multi pitch climbing in to also explore this side of the valley. Happy and content being here!

Great bouldering trip to Italy! Val Di Mello has given us so much pleasure with its pristine beauty. Gorgeous summer weather, Italian Alps, great company and just awesome boulders everywhere. Tomorrow we will get some multi pitch climbing in to also explore this side of the valley. Happy and content being here!