Outdoor Adventures Galleries

Middle Palisade & Cathedral Peak July/Aug 2009 : From July 23 to August 5, Andy, Mike, and I did some rock climbing and mountaineering in Tuolumne and the eastern Sierra. Two more summits ticked off the list--Middle Pal and Cathedral!

Middle Palisade & Cathedral Peak July/Aug 2009

From July 23 to August 5, Andy, Mike, and I did some rock climbing and ...

Updated: Aug 12, 2009 11:08pm PST

Mts. Tyndall & Williamson July 2009 : After canyoneering, Andy and I spent five days climbing Mounts Williamson and Tyndall. Williamson is my favorite fourteener so far--wonderful climb!

Mts. Tyndall & Williamson July 2009

After canyoneering, Andy and I spent five days climbing Mounts William ...

Updated: Nov 22, 2009 5:26pm PST

Canyoneering July 2009 : Team Leeroy--me, Andy, Mike, John, Joel, and Monica--had a nice canyoneering trip in Arizona near Page and Camp Verde. Due to an unfortunate twisted ankle I was forced to take a day off from canyons, but I visited Montezuma's Castle and Tuzigoot instead. Fun trip.

Canyoneering July 2009

Team Leeroy--me, Andy, Mike, John, Joel, and Monica--had a nice canyon ...

Updated: Aug 07, 2009 5:51pm PST

Chaco Canyon 2009 - Sierra Club Service : From June 13 to 19, 2009, I participated with the Sierra Club on a service trip in Chaco Culture National Historic Park in New Mexico. We did work around the park to improve trails, the campground, and prepare for future projects. We even got to participate in an archeological dig! Chaco is one of my favorite places on earth, and on this trip I got to know many people who have close ties to the park. It was definitely one of my favorite summer trips ever.

Chaco Canyon 2009 - Sierra Club Service

From June 13 to 19, 2009, I participated with the Sierra Club on a ser ...

Updated: Jul 19, 2009 6:31pm PST

Chaco Canyon 2009 - Week 2 : After a week working in the park with the Sierra Club, I stayed over the solstice weekend and volunteered to help with the visiting native dancers. For the next several days, I went on some tours and explored the canyon and surrounding areas for fun.

Chaco Canyon 2009 - Week 2

After a week working in the park with the Sierra Club, I stayed over t ...

Updated: Jul 22, 2009 4:48pm PST

Spring Break 2009 - Arizona & Utah : I spent my spring break in AZ and UT doing some canyons and Southwest sightseeing with Andy. Another wonderful trip! You can check out Andy's photography at www.AndyRadin.com - obviously he took the shots of me in this gallery, many with his camera.

Spring Break 2009 - Arizona & Utah

I spent my spring break in AZ and UT doing some canyons and Southwest ...

Updated: May 16, 2009 8:23am PST

Joshua Tree February 2009 : Andy and I spent a week in Joshua Tree like last year. It started out cold and windy, then it rained, then we had beautiful weather. Overall, a successful climbing trip!

Joshua Tree February 2009

Andy and I spent a week in Joshua Tree like last year. It started out ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2009 12:25am PST

Sierra Club Backpacking Trip August 2008 : During the last week before the school year started, I did my third annual Sierra Club backpacking trip, led by Greg Hill. I had met Greg and Fats the previous summer and was happy to hike with them again. We started out with ten group members but ended up with only six. Our path took us from Bishop Pass into the Evolution Valley, along the JMT, and out Lamarck Col. It was an awesome trip!

Sierra Club Backpacking Trip August 2008

During the last week before the school year started, I did my third an ...

Updated: Sep 28, 2008 6:44pm PST

Zion Canyoneering July 2008 : From June 29 to July 5, 2008, Andy, Mike, John and I spent our days in Zion National Park exploring canyons. Joel joined us midweek. It was my first canyoneering trip and tons of fun. We did Pine Creek, Boundary, Mystery Springs, Spry (I skipped this one), Das Boot/The Subway, and Englestead. Also check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quqO_sXM8RI

Zion Canyoneering July 2008

From June 29 to July 5, 2008, Andy, Mike, John and I spent our days in ...

Updated: Jul 17, 2008 4:54pm PST

Mount Russell July 2008 : From July 27 to August 1, 2008, Andy and I were in the mountains west of Lone Pine to climb Russell and Whitney. Whitney didn't happen (see full story here: http://cuilleree.livejournal.com/137247.html), but we had a good time anyway.

Mount Russell July 2008

From July 27 to August 1, 2008, Andy and I were in the mountains west ...

Updated: Aug 02, 2008 5:57pm PST

Split Mountain July 2008 : From July 12 to 16, Andy and I were on the east side of the Sierras. On the way down, we decided we'd try to summit Split Mountain, which is near Big Pine. It was my first fourteener, and we made it despite being rained on and hailed on (see hail video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATM3Av7Ijuw). Great trip!

Split Mountain July 2008

From July 12 to 16, Andy and I were on the east side of the Sierras. ...

Updated: Jul 18, 2008 4:42pm PST

Four Corners Trip June 2008 : From June 18 to 25, 2008, Jeff and I traveled around the Four Corners area to visit National Parks, Monuments, and whatever else seemed interesting.

Four Corners Trip June 2008

From June 18 to 25, 2008, Jeff and I traveled around the Four Corners ...

Updated: Jul 19, 2008 11:20pm PST

Chaco Canyon June 2008 : In June 2008, I met up with Andy in Albuquerque to attend his aunt's wedding, then we headed for Chaco Canyon. It was my first time back since 2003 when I fell in love with the place and with ancestral Puebloan ruins in general.

Chaco Canyon June 2008

In June 2008, I met up with Andy in Albuquerque to attend his aunt's w ...

Updated: Jul 18, 2008 1:02pm PST