Chasing The Endless Summer

Posted by on November 1, 2011

There’s no doubt that winter is closing in on Colorado. In Rifle yesterday there was ice on the shady and wet walls. Tonight it’s supposed to snow, and the days just aren’t as warm as they were even a couple weeks ago. We were fortunate to chase summer south last week, spending much of it in Red Rocks, and the weekend in Indian Creek. As rock climbers we long for the good weather to last year round, but reality dictates most of us stay grounded in one spot year round.

It’s easy sometimes to get depressed this time of year, realizing it wont be warm enough to wear shorts around here for probably five months at least. But as I’ve said before, I prefer to look at the different opportunities the change in seasons brings. There are some new winter crags I’m psyched to check out, and maybe some new routes to put up. I’m motivated to train more than ever before, and might even actually go ice climbing this year, as opposed to packing my bag and leaving it by the door all season.

And when time and money allow, I know that it’s summer somewhere out there, and maybe I can sneak away for a taste, even if just for a couple days.

 

5 Responses to Chasing The Endless Summer

  1. This fall has been a good and crazy one in California. We had Snow at the beginning of October, and then super warm for the rest. Sunday I was in shorts and it was quite warm… Now it looks like it could snow this weekend.

    I guess summer is finally over.

    Luke November 1, 2011 at 10:21 pm

  2. Summer is pretty much over here in Colorado too. The snow is falling and the ice is forming. The Frontrange allows for some great bouldering though and so i will probably get out for some pebble pushing soon.

    Bryan November 7, 2011 at 5:33 pm

  3. Man the creek looks pretty good right now:

    http://cheynelempe.blogspot.com/2011/11/change-of-seasons.html

    I miss the desert!

    Luke November 9, 2011 at 9:52 pm

  4. Is possible climb on August in Indian Creek? I go to there second week of August, but maybe is not a good idea :-).
    Thanks

    Carlos June 23, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    • It will be HOT! Maybe you could do it, but if it stays as warm as it’s been I’d just go to Maple!

      BJ Sbarra June 25, 2012 at 8:55 pm
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