SMF - Just Installed!
"I would be pleased to complete the Nose in less than 24 hours and sending every pitch on Astroman does sound like a lot of fun, but these goals became secondary - not because I consider them lame, simply because I believe they are very achievable. Making significant changes for achievable goals never worked for me. Recently I switched my focus to exploration. Usually going for lines that have not been done at all or have not been free climbed. In some cases, like on Castle Rock Spire it led me to an epic 'failure' - 18 miles of mostly cross country travel, close call with a boulder nearly missing my head as I down-climbed 4th class and all that to complete two out of five pitches. But failing on an objective that was to me oh so precious seemed like a sweet success. Standing across from the Spire, I watched the last rays of sun illuminate the knifeblade summit. Having an opportunity to enjoy such a magical moment made me appreciate every step I took to get there. If health and time allows me to return, I will be back for another round. Maybe I will find the illusive “success,” maybe I will be humbled over and over, but above all I appreciate the journey - “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.”[/i][/b]
