Dates: November 19-21, 2021 (Fri-Sun)
Partner: Nate Arganbright
Climbed at: Cactus Cliff, Sand Gulch, The Vault
It had been a year since either Nate or I had been to Shelf, so it was time to return. I took off work on Friday and we enjoyed three days of steep limestone sport climbing in the sun and three nights hanging out in Nate's cozy 10x14 Canvas tent hotel and making dinner, reading, watching episodes of Yellowstone, and munching on peanut butter M&Ms. We climbed over 20 pitches from 5.9-5.11. Hard leading by Nate. Having climbed mostly moderate routes this fall (I was recovering from
Covid-19), it felt nice to get pumped and challenged. Quite an enjoyable weekend all around!