Years End

Been recently spending more time at Puzzle Box Roof with Richard, Bobby, and Anthony. I have personally never been of fan of this roof. For starters, the foot traffic it receives drives me nuts, and secondly it’s just a bunch of link up lines that are mediocre. (I’m sure I’ll piss some people off with that hot take) 

With my tendons still hating me, R God looked appealing. Weird movement on good holds. Had trouble placing the toe cam, a stiffer shoe being the “solution.”

After the send, I’m realizing that this roof should be taking with a grain of salt. It more or less helps people discover knee bars, awkward toe cams, body tension. There is a little bit of everything so I see the appeal…Still not something that is on my priority list. Too cold to pull on this shit right now anyway. Maybe I’m just crusty.

I have been reinvigorated with the carnivore direct spark. Been finishing up sessions at anorexic with the fellas. The crux move on direct for me is the throw to the banana (rodeo move). Getting the heel placed right, locked in sideways isn’t very fun when your full spread eagle. I have hopes of it going soon. Maybe not this season, but soon. 

What I’m thankful for most this season is just the sheer amount of time I’ve been able to spend outside with my hectic schedule. I’ll continue the search for my own stone when time permits, I think that’s what I’ll strive for most this upcoming season. My goal is not to be the strongest climber, not to be grade chaser. Just out to discover and try what most won’t (At least what the phoenix climbing crowd won’t lol)