Bouldering ! (and some other climbing)

I got back to Bishop and my friends were here, so we went out climbing the first 3 days. I was pretty whipped by the end, but in a good way.

Angelina at the Happys

Xavier onsighting Thieves in the Temple

Angelina on the Ironman Traverse

Angelina on Funky Tut

and then not

one spotting mishap knocked my glasses off and blew off both flipflops - I even blew one out.

a nice sunset one evening

someone had quite a collection of pads

Since then the bouldering has been on a more reasonable schedule. It feels like it is coming back, but we shall see.

Andrea sports some fancy pants

Tavis sending the Vulcan Traverse with style

In other news, Sam and Raquel convinced me to try to run a 100K race in August. gulp. That means I need to be training. I like being in shape, but not necessarily getting there. I have been running for a few weeks though.

Acro in SLC

First we went to an Acro Jam in the Park on Sunday, then midweek we joined Kimberley's weekly class and taught the Russion mostly standing routine (or at least most of it).

Then the next weekend I got to help/take an acro workshop with Sam and Raquel at Yoga Upstairs. Friday we started out with some quick refreshers and some more basic moves.

Saturday there were more progressions towards some washing machines (Catherine wheel, 4 step, ghetto ninja star, and probably some other stuff).

Sunday we did some reviewing and more practice along with slackro (swinging gate and various shin to foot things) and some more washing machines (tick-tocks, barrel rolls). I am sure there was more, but between getting up early to go running and staying up late playing Dominion it is all starting to blur into a haze. Depending on the number of people and the group sizes I was either in a group or helping spot or point things out. Some of the things I had done a lot before, others were pretty new, so I got to learn a bit. Also there is a big difference between working with someone who knows the stuff well or with another person learning it. I also got to fly a bit, which is new and exciting. I also got a bruised backside.

warming up - shoulder stand swivels - or something like that

LaTia in throne on Nancy's feet, Gina spots

Nancy shoulder stands on Ed, Gina spots again

Elizabeth shin to foot on Eric, Sam on the side and Kevin (I think) spotting

Nancy croc on Raquel, Kevin spots - Liz and Tim in the background

When there was a chance I tried to take some pics - not the best because it was pretty dark. Still they are fun to see. Sorry if I botched names or other info - it is all blending into a haze. Thanks everyone for playing with me - basing, flying, spotting, or telling me what I was doing wrong.