What is soy? With all the hype on new age diets, you’re sure to have heard of soy protein in place of real meats. If you go to the store and visit the frozen section, there is a plethora of meat alternatives, and they are all made from a soy product. So, what is soy? […]
Rest Day Activities in Spearfish, South Dakota
Welcome back! Glad to see that my writing hasn’t bored you thus far. either that, or you’re really bored and just looking for something to do to kill time. Either way, I hope you find this informative, enjoyable, and looking forward to your next rest day in Spearfish. I’ve found that the best rest day […]
How to Flash Routes
Hey there climbers! I figured I’d share with you some things that I like to do before I try to flash routes. Recently, I just flashed my hardest grade and am so proud of it! At the end of my spring 2021 season, I was so psyched to add The Force (5.13a) at the Dark […]
Red River Gorge (RRG)
What to Expect World class rock climbing. Endless high-quality trad and sport climbing routes ranging from 5.7 to 5.14. You’ll Enough climbing for a lifetime on sandstone. Fight the pump, work out your beta, and don’t be afraid to fall. You should expect some rad whippers at the Motherload, pockets at Bob Marley, overhanging jugs […]
Are Scarpa Instinct VS Women’s worth a try?
Short answer: YES. I have been wearing my Instincts for two climbing seasons now, and they’re my bouldering go-to and my stop choice for steep climbing. Baldwin Bash, v7 Small, next-to-nothing feet on The Angler (Joe’s Valley)
Climbing in Spearfish and the VC
Hey there climbers, readers, bloggers, and all other lifeforms! I bet you’re curious about rock climbing and how great it is in South Dakota… if you are, keep reading! I’ll give you climbing beta, camping beta, and all the other relevant things dirtbag climbers need to know! Happy climbing! Directions Getting to Spearfish Canyon is […]
Climbing in Potrero Chico
It can’t get much better than Potrero Chico when it comes to multi-pitch sport. It’s a climber’s paradise, and according to Mountain Project, “a sport-climbing paradise”. The rock is vertical and slabby limestone, and the climbing is on point! You won’t be disappointed if you make a trip out to Potrero. With tons of options […]
Taylor’s Transformative Travels
Five years ago, if you asked me where I see my life heading, I never could have articulated anywhere near what it is like for me today. And it’s thrilling! Some days, I barely even recognize the person I have turned out to be, but it’s refreshing and honestly exhilarating. I did the typical thing […]
Visiting Badlands National Park
Badlands National Park isn’t your typical national park experience. Unlike Arches National Park or even Bryce Canyon, you’ll find Badlands National Park a more humbling experience which allows opportunities for you to feel up close and personal to wildlife and many opportunities to appreciate the geological significance of one of the world’s richest fossil bed […]
The Box Recreational Area: Climbing and More
About the Box The Box Recreational Area is located in Socorro, New Mexico. I first heard of this BLM land from an acquaintance I met in Hueco Tanks, Texas. He said it was a quiet little area which plays host to a little bit of everything: sport climbing, trad climbing, bouldering, hiking, and off-roading are […]
Teacher Taylor Travels 