New River Gorge

After a week and a half of climbing in Kentucky, a small group of us went to West Virginia to the New River Gorge, and smaller but equally fun climbing crag. Camping was free (though we were surrounded by RV's) and the climbing was great. I've met up with quite a few gear climbers and have therefore been able to do some amazing crack climbing. I continue to grow a love for it and though I'm only following other peoples' placements for the moment, I feel a desire to start myself.

After 2 days of wonderful climbing, and a quick visit to Crows Nest bouldering area (on the edge of a river) we made it back to Kentucky in time for Rocktoberfest, a huge gathering of climbers. Those of us who are here for a while feel like our home has been invaded with nowhere to park, eat or sit and did I mention that we've had 2 mornings of frost? Yes, it was still at 0 degrees at 9 a.m. yesterday morning. Good thing I brought some winter clothes. I've heard it's been quite warm comparatively in Montreal.

And so, the climbing life continues. I'm learning quickly how to live cheaply, climb hard and get into shape and deal with numb fingers when climbing (it makes for some great friction though).

I plan to spend the next month here at least before I move on, the climbing here is endless and the passion abounds.