Ran a short rope protection and security course for some hill walking and scrambling friends of mine today. Included improvised harnesses, Italian hitch, clove hitch, assisted hoist, anchors, rappelling, classic belay, belays, prusicks, basic rescue and more. Hopefully everyone came away more confident about having to deal with an emergency situation. Anyway, it was a lot of fun and laughs in the strong winds.

#climbing #scrambling #hiking #rockclimbers #mountaincourses

We explored more areas of Yosemite National Park, watched crazy rock climbers, and found a cool parasitic flower.

#dogs #GrovelandCA #SouthLakeTahoeCA #PrideMonth #GlacierPoint #YosemiteStorm #WaterFalls #YosemityWaterFalls #YosemiteNationalPark #RockClimbers #YosemiteFlowers #FreePalestine #HetchHetchyReservoir #TiogaPass

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🦅🌟 Yosemite’s Peregrine Falcons Are Soaring Again, Thanks to Rock Climbers! 🌟🦅

Yosemite National Park's peregrine falcons are making a remarkable comeback, and it's all thanks to an unexpected alliance with rock climbers! 🧗‍♂️💪 Once on the brink of extinction due to pesticides, these majestic birds are now thriving in the park. 🦅- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/yosemites-peregrine-falcons-are-rebounding-thanks-to-unlikely-allies-rock-climbers-180984819/

#PeregrineFalcons #YosemiteNationalPark #ConservationSuccess #RockClimbers #WildlifeRecovery #NatureHeroes #Birdwatching #GoodNews

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Any #Southern #RockClimbers know of worthwhile #boulders / #bouldering spots in the #Lynchburg VA area?

Will be there for the week and wondering if we can find a #crag for a day.

No sport routes or trad for us outdoors yet. Maybe next year.

#VA #Virginia #climbing #boulder #climb #rockclimbing

"To go into nature and just sit quietly is worth its weight in gold..." - Ron Kauk

https://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/ron-kauk #nature #yosemite #rockclimbers