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Jun 29, 14 •
6558 Views •
Colorado, Locations, The Black Canyon •
Luke •
2 Comments
The Dream In May 2012 I leaned against the rail of the overlook on the North Chasm View Wall on a balmy afternoon, staring into the dizzying expanse of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. The view from the overlook is dramatic enough to inspire vertigo in the...
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May 27, 14 •
4183 Views •
Colorado, The Black Canyon •
Luke •
1 Comment
Early summer in Durango, Colorado is great. Blissful. Idyllic. A typical afternoon usually involves waking up from a sound nap and lounging in the shade of the yard behind Rowan’s house, drinking homemade smoothies and cold beer while watching birds flutter...
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Apr 3, 14 •
7647 Views •
Colorado •
Luke •
6 Comments
The night was silent apart from our winded breaths and quiet footsteps; largely stifled by the dirt and pine needles dispersed across the mountain trail. The incessant stars and full moon illuminated our path before us, eliminating the need for artificial...
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Mar 25, 14 •
5452 Views •
Colorado, Locations •
Luke •
1 Comment
[photo of Ben Johnson climbing Blunt Boy (5.10a) Joint Rock] The Skyland Boulders in Crested Butte have been called “The best in Colorado”. However with the remote location, they are a quiet refuge in the tranquil mountain town. People go to...
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Dec 17, 12 •
3270 Views •
Colorado •
Luke •
No Comments
I woke up freezing in Penitente Canyon. It was Easter Sunday. This was back when my philosophy toward camping equipment was in its experimental stages, but I guess equipping for the great outdoors always is. [story by Luke Mehall, author of Climbing Out of...
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Dec 5, 12 •
9455 Views •
Colorado •
Luke •
No Comments
My favorite thing about climbing is that if you try hard enough you can always be a champion. It doesn’t matter if you are the best, it matters how it feels. [story by Luke Mehall] The Birthday Challenge is a concept passed from climber-to-climber, and I...
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Jul 16, 12 •
3356 Views •
Colorado •
Luke •
No Comments
“Do you think there’s someday you’ll be content with just going for a hike?” Badger asks me in the midst of our training session yesterday. by Luke Mehall I reply that I hope so, but for now, I know I must climb rock for my satisfaction. No other form...
