Tonight I have my first practice as coach of the Rock Dump Climbing team. I've also rejoined the volunteer firefighters. While it sounds like I may have lost my focus, I have actually found out what I need to do to regain it. I have been mapping out recon flights to make with my dad and planning local trips for the summer.
The Juneau Ice Field is an alpine paradise and I want to explore more of the local walls and spires. A bunch of super secret projects and my little challenge. If anyone wants it here you are. I think it is right around 1000ft wall.
I also figure I could throw in a bird's eye view of the greater icefield. Lots of projects, and not a lot of partners.
I've learned that dirtbagging is not my style. I like to find a goal and train. I think I get as much out of the training as I do from the climbing. So now I am home and dreaming of granite spires rising from the frozen heart of Juneau Icefield. Untouched, unloved, wet and soggy, waiting to be climbed.
So I'll leave you now with a quote from Gaston Rebuffat's Starlight and Storm:
"So it is that from our dreams are born the great joys of life. But dreams we must have, and all the time. I prefer dreams to memories."
1 comment:
What up Ryan, just saw your name when I logged in today. So, if you're looking for partners for granite lines in alpine or even capsule style, I would love to talk with you about getting together one of these days. Your local knowledge and experience playing near there plus you having a home base in Juneau point to positive outcomes and good times out climbing. Be in touch,
Sam (alpineessence@gmail.com)
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