Thursday, i met Scott at Cooper's for a day of bouldering. We spent the majority of the time in Upper Rock City. I sent a V2 and V3 again that were previously completed. Then we moved down to the Ship's Prow. Here we jumped on Touch of Trango(V2) first. This took each of us several tries to find all the proper holds. Once we got up higher, we were unable to find the "jugs" the guide told us about. Next we moved on to a V3, Poundin' the Pooch. This was the V3 i spent a good amount of time on the previous trip to Coopers. Finally between Scott and myself we figured out the beta to send it all. After the fun here we grappled the "Laura Croft Sloper's" on Tomb Raider but didn't manage to get the first moves. Before calling it a day we walked over to a slightly overhanging wall where there were three known lines. I had climbed the one of these i was interested in before, but to it's left i found a line that inspired me. And so, first go i sent it. no name only an estimated grade of V1/v2.
That night we went back to Scott's lake house and watched fireworks, drank beer, and relaxed before another long day.
Friday was another day of fun; Not climbing but KAYAKING!!!!!!!!!!!! Scott and i went to Ohio Pyle for a of running the Yough. I had never been down this river in a kayak, only a white water raft. It was scary, yet, invigorating. We were only running the loop which consists of 5 or 6 rapids maxing at class III+. When walking down to the river we saw probably the funniest thing ever (i wish i had a picture) 6 asians were carrying their boat down to the river wearing FULL (head to toe) ponchos. Not just a sundress like one, no these had a longsleve shirt/hood and pants. Anyho we dropped into the pool below the falls and practiced our rolls then headed down stream. We spent time in the first few rapids surfing the waves getting acquainted with our boats (me more than him). Then we got to Cucumber Rapid (pictured) the big on on the loop. I didn't know what it was, i was just told to go just to the right of table rock. So i did, and sure enough i dropped 5 feet into a wonderful wave train of 4 footers.
We then took out downstream and spent the next 30 or so minutes hiking a mile back upstream to run it again. After this tiresome activity, had some beer, dinner, fireworks, and sleep.
Saturday, (yes a third day of activities) we got up, put an extension on the deck and then, yep, you guessed it, went off to Ohio Pyle again. On sat. we ran the loop 2 more times. By the end of the second run we were both exhaused. Though we did have some serious amusement watching the vacationers who couldn't speak english but felt whitewater rafting something they needed to do.
Now today (sunday), i am so sore i feel like i wrestled a full 2 day tournament. That is how much fun i had this weekend......to aid the pain, i have been enjoying Anheuser-Pepsi all day.
Cheers
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