About a month ago we came to the sudden realization that, despite climbing for 2+ months straight, we somehow lost ALL of our endurance for overhanging routes. Since we were going to be spending a month in Kalymnos, known for VERY steep climbing, we went on the fast track to regaining endurance. Starting in Red Rocks and then heading to Red River Gorge, we hit as many overhanging pumpy routes as we could. Some highlights include sending long standing projects like Gung Ho and Mercy the Huff. But the biggest highlight by far was spending time with family and climbing with some of our favorite people. We've spent the last few days back in WI catching up with friends and trying to fit all of our gear and clothes into the least amount of bags while frequently weighing our luggage so we don't exceed the airline's limits. This is no small task since we thought we already had everything consolidated as much as possible and climbing gear is heavy (duh). As crazy as this feels to us- tomorrow we are headed for Kalymnos, Greece for one month. Greek food, steep gorgeous climbs, old friends and hopefully some new ones...we can't wait!
Here are a few pictures from the past month. Yes we did also climb...but it's hard to belay and take pictures so these are all on the ground!
Red Red Red Red Rocks
Red Rocks is known for having some windy days!
SO excited by the small amount of gear required to sport climb!
Our buddy Diana belaying on Tuna Town
Grandpa! We almost convinced him to try climbing!
Our friend Hilary and Jed's dog Lincoln (on the right) showing off his sharing skills.
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