Category Archives: Climbing

Ouray Ice Festival 2010

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Jess Gribble

As you all know by now, we start every year by attending the Ouray Ice Festival with our friends Andy and Gretchen. We’ve often climbed a bit of ice around town before the festival, but this November and December were … Continue reading →

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Oh Canada!

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Dave Gribble

After crossing the border into Canada (see the previous post), we headed north past several small towns. Interestingly, many are much cleaner and more affluent in appearance then their counterparts just south of the border. I wonder if the Canadians … Continue reading →

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The Emperor’s New Shoes

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Dave Gribble

Dave recounts the details leading up to a good-karma moment at REI where he recently purchased a new pair of rock climbing shoes. Let’s hope this purchase sates his rampant gear lust for at least a week or two. After … Continue reading →

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Snow Day! (plus catch-up)

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Jess Gribble

So Dave tells me that you guys don’t want to read long messages about much of anything, especially Twilight. (Except Emily. Thanks, Emily! I know you’re asking yourself why I’m blogging and not finishing Breaking Dawn. Never fear—I’ll get there.) … Continue reading →

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Dave’s Sprained Ankle

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Dave Gribble

I’m learning a lot about what an actual ankle injury is really like. After a fun, if short, ice climbing season, Jess and I were climbing at The Spot, our local bouldering gym, when I fell from near the top … Continue reading →

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