On the way home we got an unexpected treat - 120 was open and we got to see the Meadows in all their winter glory.
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 Mochii and Moab enjoying the scenery in the Central Valley. Credit: jahil |
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 Finally got there around lunchtime on Friday - the weather was perfect, and stayed that way all weekend. Credit: jahil |
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 We camped at the Pollen Grains. Here's Elliot working on Mesothelioma, a crazy highball v7 with a bad landing. For once he did not threaten to aid climb it. Credit: jahil |
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 Going up past last years highpoint. Credit: jahil |
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 Meanwhile on the other side of the Beekeeper boulder, Jason is getting his tips ripped to shreds by the sharp crystals. Credit: jahil |
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 Imani working Cindy Swank. I still can't start this problem - small handholds, none existent feet and you have to suck in that beer gut and pull. Credit: jahil |
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 Elliot practiced his mind bending yoga powers. Credit: jahil |
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 Chapu crushing the v9 sit start to Cindy Swank. Credit: jahil |
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 Elaine cruising on Seven Spanish Angels - sometimes renamed by some to Seven Deadly Mexicans. Credit: jahil |
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 Imani made several attempts and then passed out. The dog is plotting eating an entire pumpkin pie. Credit: jahil |
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 Conor and Elliot working the top of Fall Guy in the Buttermilk. This problem looked amazing and seemed to go on for ever. Credit: jahil |
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 Conor and Elliot working the bottom of Fall Guy. Credit: jahil |
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 On the way out we stopped at Ellery Lake. Credit: jahil |
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 We also stopped at Lembert Dome. Credit: jahil |
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 I stole this from Jason, here's almost the entire Santa Cruz posse on thanksgiving - without me Elaine and John. They are such a cool bunch of people, and oh yeah thats my daughter in the back row! Credit: jahil |
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