2018 Climbing Projects

Climbing Projects

My project list is what I feel attainable and honestly these climbs are challenging for me, some more than others. The goal is to push my limits and set goals I can achieve and of course have fun doing it.

One Awesome Climbing Trip Each Month This Year - Starting off with Red Rock Canyon in Vegas this January, the idea is to travel somewhere for an unforgettable weekend each month. So many places that I want to go to this year to climb, New River Gorge, Western North Carolina, Hueco Tanks, and El Potrero Chico. Also with Ascent Origins we plan to document through film as many trips as possible this year. Harry Arietta is working on video series as a part of Ascent Origins. 

Johnny Vegas. 5.7, Trad - Red Rock Canyon, LV Starting the year off right with a trip to Red Rock Canyon. The plan is to climb the four pitches of Johnny Vegas and link up to Solar Slab to finish out an epic multi-pitch climb. This will be the first big climb of 2018 for me to kick off the year off right. 

Solar Slab, 5.6, Trad - Red Rock Canyon, LV The second half of what will be the sickest leads for me. This is nine pitches of what will be a 13 pitch day. The climbing grade will be manageable and this will be a strong test for me and my partners.

Sugar Loaf Mountain, 5.6-5.7 R, Trad/Bolted Slab - Organ Mountains, NM My climbing partner Ernest and I determined this was the closest multi-pitch option to us without going to Mexico. From what I have read about this 1800' slab wall is that there are many variations to the summit and just like Enchanted Rock slab, you can make your own adventure on the blank granite wall. Plus this is in a remote back country location with a full day of hiking and climbing.

Middle Crack, 5.8, Trad - Enchanted Rock, TX That climb that I just haven't been able to get past. The first move just gets in my head and the last two times I attempted it I wasn't where I wanted to be with my training. When I crush this thing in a few weeks I think it will be a big confidence booster to move on to the next climb.

Four Sheets to the Wind, 5.9+, Trad - New River Gorge, WV This climb is special to me because it was the first line I saw at the New that just blew me away and that weekend 5 years ago when I finally top roped it was a favorite. When I go back and send this thing proper it is going to feel good.