Katie and I went to Taylor's Falls on Saturday, and a nicer day there couldn't have been. Skies were clear, temps were balmy, winds were refreshing. No wasps or mosquitos. We had the Keyhole area to ourselves (except for a couple of hikers peering over the top).
We rappelled, then pulled the rope and I led The Keyhole (5.6). I belayed Katie to the top. We rappelled and climbed Keyhole Direct (5.9). Fun. I led the route to the right of the Keyhole, which I've led before and is actually quite good despite ending in a bush. I scrambled to the top of Double Cracks (5.9+) and set up a toprope. We each climbed it about three times. I thought about leading it, but didn't. Led it once before, with a hang. Then Katie did a practice lead of the Keyhole (on toprope, but placing gear and clipping the second rope to the gear). She exclaimed that it was a lot harder.
Great day.
On Sunday Ross made the Jag sedan run(!) and I started sanding a batch of kitchen cabinet doors, moved some raspberry plants, washed clothes, did some minor house cleaning. That's what summer days are all about... staying cool and getting things done.
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