Year of Climbing and Adventure

I have spent the past 6 days in Squamish B.C. It is absolutely beautiful. The climbing is so close and abundant. The variety is unreal. Great bouldering, trad, sport, and tall multi-pitch climbing available within 5mins! I was shut down on a 10c on lead only because I was scared. On top rope I ran up it not even getting pumped. I just need to get over the fear of falling. I hope I get myself to man up this next week that I am back there. I also hope to get more time bouldering only bouldered the one day and didn't get on the problem I really want to work. I did however lead my first 5.8 trad route...I am really starting to enjoy placing gear!
I also followed Scott up a 6 pitch climb and had the experience of having to pee on the side of the wall. HAHA It was quite the ordeal and experience. Thankfully I was with my best friend and he made it as simple as possible. I made sure not to pee on the route, but i'm sure those below could have done without witnessing the experience, but thats life. I followed up some 11c and 11.d routes without to much difficulty and had a blast.
Squamish is filled with a variety of climbers coming from all around the world. You are constantly hearing other languages and often trying to communicate with others who don't fully understand you and you don't fully understand them. I am stoked to head back up there tomorrow to get more done! I highly suggest visiting Squamish to everyone not just climbers!

My 5.7 lead on gear after it was cleaned

My first 5.8 lead on gear...check out how sewn up it is! :)

Placing gear

YAY!

Oh I also reached another goal.....

I have hated bananas all my life! The smell taste texture...students would go to eat one in my classroom and I'd tell them to get out I hated them so much. However, they are good for you and they are super cheap so over the last month and a half I have trained myself to like them. Well be okay with them this is the first banana I have ever eaten!