I went rock climbing in Leavenworth on Sunday which was absolutely fantastic. It was probably the best climbing experience I've had outdoors so far. We left at around 8:30, got there at 11 or so, and didn't end up leaving until 5:30. I climbed some pretty hard routes and finished a couple as well, so I was pretty happy with how I did overall. I did manage to completely trash my hands, legs, and muscles though. Climbing outdoors is so very, very different from climbing in the gym. I'd almost say it's harder because there aren't easily marked routes for you to go. It is certainly more gorgeous though. Being in the woods with snow around you on a 75-80 degree day climbing big boulders is nothing short of amazing.

I have a bunch of pictures, some of which include me on said boulders which I'll have to upload and post sometime today (hopefully). I think a couple of them came out really well. I need to take my tripod next time, which I keep forgetting. I'm also jonesing for some new lenses, but that's so not going to happen if only because they're ludicrously expensive. I hear there might be one or two good ones I should pick up for $150 or so, but I'll have to talk to my camera expert friends before I go traipsing through that field.

Tags: climbing, leavenworth