Adventure Climbing On Rattlesnake Bluff

Today, we did our first climbs on Rattlesnake Bluff. About 110' of unclimbed rock. (Mostly unclimbed; we found two very old pitons.) A couple of weeks ago, Ron and Peter did some trundling there, so today we decided to climb. More photos here.

The bluff from the road.

The top of the bluff.

Checking out a crack












The first route we climbed.

Looking up from the bottom.

Caving One Mile Underground

In Mexico, they've gone almost one mile underground to explore this cave.

Red Wing Wednesday

Here's Peter ripping it up on Doctor Limit.



Peter @ Dr Limit Red Wing 6-19-13 from rgsletten on Vimeo.

Stones That Sail

Up until now, no one has figured out how these "sailing stones" on the desert move. The latest theory is that they are pushed by the wind as they float on a bed of ice.  More here. 

"It's Sterile And Spiritless To Wait Until Success Is Assured"

This guys had some fun climbing the Nose in a little more than a day. They called it "slowest in-a-day ascent of 2013." They did some training but were admittedly not well trained for a NIAD climb. So why do it if you're not totally prepared? I love their answer:

"Our attempt was premature and overambitious, but it was that which made it romantic and enthralling. It's sterile and spiritless to wait to do something until success is assured; why not do it when success is unsure? When the unsureness will throw your brain into insomnia-inducing loops of unease and apprehension; when it will strain your friendships and romances; when it will push you into the furthest corners of your character and strength?"

Great photo before.













And 29 hours lof climbing later, at the summit. 

The Best Thing About Climbing At Red Wing

For Buddy, the best thing about Red Wing is getting food from others. Like from Miriam.


Eating Peas At RW 6-13 from rgsletten on Vimeo.

"When I Finish This Tower, I'll Go Find Another"

So says Alex Honnold in this ad as he climbs an easy - for him - 5.11.

Mystery Of Abandoned Pack Solved

25 years ago, some climbers found a pack on the summit of a tower in Utah. Last week, they posted a photo from the camera that was in the pack This week, the pack owner was found and told the full story of why he left his pack behind.

It's kind of a sad story. Full details here. 

I Love Fast Food

In my opinion, Taco Bell has the tastiest fast food.  I always wondered about the delicious flavorings they used. Now I know - they lovingly apply spit to their tacos. Details here.

Enchainment On Everest

Two climbers just did the first enchainment of Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse in May. Interview here. 

Black Hills Climbing Trip Trailer

A highlight trailer of our climbing trip.



Black Hills 5-13 Trailer from rgsletten on Vimeo.