Fossil Alpinism: May 2017

In one month we will be moving off campus, and out of the Rockefeller House, into our own house just across the street ... where that rainbow ends. Especially for Selden, this will be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

At 17,900' this is a reasonable first or second peak to attempt.

As I was perusing the site, I came across a thorny question, which happens to be the one I am dealing with. When do I get a knee replacement? What will I be able to do afterwards? How long will rehabilitation take?

On my next drive to Lone Pine, Bishop, or Yosemite I am going to break up the drive and go for a run ...

https://www.trailrunproject.com/blog/4419/run-ghosts-bodie-state-historic-park

Once I retire my climbing shoes I will head back to the Lake District and do some fell running.

http://www.irunfar.com/2012/10/fell-running-a-quick-guide-part-1.html

Superb view from a clearing off one of the dirt roads.

The first of our quarterly training sessions to get Lenny ready for a modest climbing trip to the Alps ... three small hikes, knot and belay school, as well as some easy rock climbing.

Goals for the 2018 summer include: breithorn, castor, and the easy route on riffelhorn.

Grab your Google cardboard viewer (or headset) and watch Alex Honnold soloing in virtual reality ... amazing!

"The greatest joy is to be serious."

The Jackson Hole Picnic: bike 22 mikes, jog 3 miles to the trailhead, swim 1.5 miles on Jenny Lake, and summit one of the main peaks.

https://www.adventure-journal.com/2017/05/not-average-walk-park/

Pitchoff and Balanced Rocks in the background.

First scrambling of the season.

All too often May can bring snow in the Adirondacks. Snowed again on Tuesday morning.

I tend not to do it as I worry about other dogs, other people, and other animals; but really it's about me, and not wanting my run mucked up.

Stash did ok though.

Anton Krupicka crushes it: bike from Boulder to Longs Peak, run to the base of the Diamond, climb the 5.10 Casual Route, and back to Boulder in just over 9 hours!

https://vimeo.com/185852037

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