Attending a wedding, near Bend, this past Saturday gave Deb and I an excuse to get in 5-pitches at Smith Rock on Friday, and a Kayak camp-out on Waldo Lake Sunday and Monday Friday, ready to climb some rock at…

Sunday was a nice day to hike up South Sister…the long way. First time up this route for both Deb and I. Kind of a bouldery scree slog…very scenic though. South Sister from the shore of Green Lakes… Summit shelter,…

Fun climb! A notch or two above Rooster Rock… Fairly clean, definitely have to test holds and steps. I didn’t use much protection but never really felt exposed. I think I used (2) #2 BD cams, (1) #9 BD nut,…