Moab Bouldering in February

Who: Chris Storms, Hannah Storms, Caitlin, RAMBO, and Myself

When: February 24th-26th, 2012 (amazing winter climbing!)

Where: Big Bend Boulders, Moab, Utah

Weather: 70′s daytime highs, ~35 morning lows, mostly sunny, occasionally windy, always beautiful

Clear black sky with the stars beaming brightly, darkness feeds the soul. Crisp desert skies. Campfire smoke. Distant water sounds. —- Big Bend campground in February:

Winter Camping in Moab Utah

Chilly winter mornings fought off with the full stomachs. The sun shining bright the boulders beckoned. Time to climb. —- Caitlin on Flat Top Boulder:

Caitlin Shay Big Bend Boulders at Moab

RV’s, tourists, and noise was absent at the Big Bend Campground. Four sites taken of the 50+ sites in the area. Anxious climbers rotated through the many lines offered in the area. — Rambo just short (left) and Chris sending it (right):

RAMBO on Flat Top boulder Dyno-Chris Storms dyno Moab Utah

Late lunch back at camp. Slightly extended downtime. New objectives. Sunset comes quick in February. —- Rambo (left) and Andy (right) figuring out the move’s on Brown Power:

Black Top Boulder Moab Utah-Black Top Boulder at Night Big Bend Boulders

New day. Slow, cold start. Revisiting the prior evening’s objective. Finishing strong. —- Chris sending (left) and Rambo sending (right):

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Snow.

La Sal Mountains Feb 2012

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