Parents come to town - 07.26.07 - 07.31.07

My mom and dad came for a visit. Their stay included a mix of leisure, adventure and lots of good food. We spent most of the time in the city but also got out to Whidbey Island for a hike. We went to the Seattle Aquarium, Pike Place Market and much more. Mom, dad and I went to the Hank III concert at El Corazon on 07.28 and had a wild time! It was fun seeing Adam on stage with the crowd going crazy.




Dad in the condo they rented


Went for a walk on the Seattle waterfront



Dad enjoying the view from Whidbey Island


Hiking on Whidbey

Tieton River Rocks - 07.21.07 - 07.22.07

To avoid the rain that was falling on most of the state, Kyle and I hit the road for Tieton River Rocks to do some climbing. Closest town is Naches, WA, which is about 6 miles from the crag. The landscape had the feel of a different state for sure. We found the climbing to be a bit harder than the ratings suggested. It's mostly crack climbing on basalt columns. Pretty sustained and lots of fun!


Gear


Mush Maker - 5.7+ ** (Crack to the left of the small roof; Seemed a bit sandbagged)


Royal Columns crag


Kyle setting up a rappel after climbing Ed's Jam - 5.8 *** (@ The Bend crag)


Kyle crossing the suspension bridge that leads to The Bend