Wild Blue Yonder
I had the honor of guest blogging for Bit Of Betsy last month. She has a great new featured category on her site called Hidden Corners. It … Continue reading Wild Blue Yonder
Category: Climb on!
ValYou Adventure
Val, you, and the value of adventuring! Continue reading ValYou Adventure
Falling for Falling
THE STORY Recently I read a Crux Crush article titled Conquering a Fear of Falling. I am certain I’ve always had a fear of falling. I was always nervous about pushing my boundaries, taking a leap of faith, and jumping into … Continue reading Falling for Falling
Quick Trip Report- Sespe Gorge and Wheeler Gorge, CA
I am writing this trip report as I sit in the Salt Lake City airport. The husband and I are on our way to Wyoming, for two weeks of rope climbing in Ten Sleep. I’m looking forward to an extended … Continue reading Quick Trip Report- Sespe Gorge and Wheeler Gorge, CA
Pine Mountain: California Bouldering
“Pine Mountain is so [f*ing] cool that Yvon Chouinard climbed here. You get it?” ~Bob Banks, Guidebook author of Ocean’s 11: Bouldering Around Santa Barbara. If … Continue reading Pine Mountain: California Bouldering
BCFF’s- Best Climbing Friends (Forever)!
The sisterhood of outdoor lovers… my best climbing friends… Amanda, Betsy, Danny, Chelsea, Mariapaz, Michelle, and me! About 9 years ago I had the break up of all break ups! It was dramatic, emotional, and messy. I was already an … Continue reading BCFF’s- Best Climbing Friends (Forever)!
Flash Foxy Women’s Climbing Festival 2016- A Review and After Thoughts
PC- Shelma Jun We are all talking about it. Some of us blogging, while others are posting and commenting on social media. Whether you find these topics controversial or not they are out there and creating a buzz. Women, climbing, … Continue reading Flash Foxy Women’s Climbing Festival 2016- A Review and After Thoughts
Adventuring: Utah to Arizona and Back
On January first my husband Louie and I spent the morning planing the rest of our traveling year. Best laid plans, as the saying goes. We wrote down long vacation or short getaways for each month of the year on … Continue reading Adventuring: Utah to Arizona and Back
Stonewear Designs Ambassador
It’s very legit and real! I’m so excited to be announcing that I am officially a Stonewear Designs Ambassador! Being a part of a team of passionate women who love adventure as much as I do is a dream come … Continue reading Stonewear Designs Ambassador
Can I be a Hero?
Fired up my new-to-me GoPro today. Heading out for a long weekend of hiking, climbing, and running in the Pinnacles! See you all and the footage next week! Feel free to leave any tips or ideas in the comments. … Continue reading Can I be a Hero?
Adventurous Valarie 