It’s Creek Time

Ah, that magical time of year. When the snow starts swirling in the mountains, and the ski freaks look for ways to hurt themselves before the season even starts early season turns. And then there are those that know this is the best time of year to be in the desert. You are as fit as you’ll be all season, and it’s now or never to get on those unrelenting vertical splitters that seem so punishing in the spring.

This past weekend, it was even so warm we had to climb in the shade one day! We had a great crew from Carbondale and beyond, and shared many fine pitches, stories and good food around the campfire. There were even some guest appearances by rainbow brite, a pirate, a dead guy and a chick magnet.

Sunday evening of course came too soon, are you ever really ready to leave the Creek? The beautiful landscape and endless splitters always beckon for a return visit. We’ll have to see what we can do, after all, gas sure is cheap these days!

Rainbow Brite?!?! Is that you?

Derek Hanrahan getting warmed up.