Today my friend and I climbed Streaker Spire (5.7-8) in Sedona, Arizona. It was a three pitch desert tower on some of the worst and best sandstone ever. Sedona is just like that, one second you are on the coolest rock you have ever touched and the next second you are trying not to knock choss onto your belayers head. Streaker Spire provided some of the most awkward off-width climbing I have ever done and definitely had it’s trying moments. But as the local guide book says, “Recommended Climbs: None, Never trust holds, never trust bolts or pitons, never trust cam placements, and just don’t fall period.”
Every trip to Sedona proves to be an epic in its own respect. This time it was the hike back to the car that took an interesting turn. In attempting to navigate the red slabs littered with cactus, thorns, spiders, and loose rock we ended up in some sort of a slot canyon. Fortunately it only took a couple ten-or-so-feet chimney moves to get out and we were back on the trail in no time. All in all today was a great success and I am happy to claim it as my second trad lead!
Thanks for reading!
-Kyle Simmons
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Absolutely wonderfully beautiful – wow 🙂
What day in country like that is a bad day? My worst day outdoors was better than any day at work or shut in at the house. Great photos.
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Beautiful pictures! Great colours, the red soil and the blue sky. Wow. Love the photo taken against the sun, very delicate.
Thank you very much 🙂
WOW! 🙂
Sedona, gorgeous!
Totally jealous! Thanks for sharing – looks like it was a blast!
Thanks for reading 🙂 Glad you enjoyed!
Really high and beautiful.
I nominate you for the Versatile Blogger Award. I love reading about your climbs. Thank you. http://marionretires.wordpress.com/