@@MoonJuiceHikes not really, been waiting for the cooler temps. Probably not the smartest move, but planning to do a couple solo overnights this season.
Hey Mike, I’ve been training for L2H, getting as acclimated as possible to the heat. Of course, with Laura in tow we get out early and we’re home well before it gets hot. She thinks I’m nuts for hiking in the 110* heat. She’s probably right.
@@mikefyten7761 yeah man, that’s it! That route is probably right up your alley. You could probably knock it out in 5-6 days. I’m aiming for 8. Calculating ~146 miles. Whitney permit is for the 26th of this month.
@@MoonJuiceHikes not too many times. I was in SC for the summer and did lots of daily walks along a nearby river, but only hiked once or twice in the mountains. I'm in Park City, Utah this week and we're taking advantage of the cool temps and tons of trails. I'm getting my butt kicked on these mountains lol!
Just a few friendly notes about your climbing safety. 1. I didn't see any knots in your anchor, it doesn't look redundant, unless your using 2 different slings, but even then it doesn't look right. 2. Your PA preferably should be on top of the belay anchor so that in case your second falls it wont get pinched and you wont be able to move as well. 3. I'd use a belay device instead of grigri in this scenario, it's touching too much rock and can easily get stuck in an unlocked position, especially if your second fell. Praying monk is a fun time in the backyard !
The anchor is the Metolius Equalizer, the instructions didn’t show any additional knots in it? I suppose it would make sense to knot each of the doubled up strands that are attached to both anchors points independently. I’ll do that moving forward. Definitely going to attach my PAS above the anchor, thanks for the pointers!
SCARY AF. Not a climber. Looked fun. Question- I have always wondered...What happens to the anchors climbers tie into on the way up and down? Are they just left behind?
No doubt, scary AF is right!!! The small bolts are drilled into the rock. They stay there, climbers bring gear to clip onto them. There are rules regarding when and where you can place bolts… most of these routes have been here for 50 or 60 years, believe it or not!
Love it, man! Good to see some new adventures!
Have you been getting out at all this summer Brandon, or waiting for the cooler temps?
@@MoonJuiceHikes not really, been waiting for the cooler temps. Probably not the smartest move, but planning to do a couple solo overnights this season.
Deja vu🤣
The wide angle climbing looked great👍👍
Big difference with the wide angle, you can see your feet!
Nice climb and video Breven. With the heat I'm impressed you get out at all this time of year.
Hey Mike, I’ve been training for L2H, getting as acclimated as possible to the heat. Of course, with Laura in tow we get out early and we’re home well before it gets hot. She thinks I’m nuts for hiking in the 110* heat. She’s probably right.
@@MoonJuiceHikes L2H? Low to Hi in CA Death Valley?
@@mikefyten7761 yeah man, that’s it! That route is probably right up your alley. You could probably knock it out in 5-6 days. I’m aiming for 8. Calculating ~146 miles. Whitney permit is for the 26th of this month.
@@MoonJuiceHikes Damn dude! Good on you. Hefty stuff but one foot in front of the other gets it done. Sent you an email with another idea.....
Hey man, good to see you both are still at it! Great stuff
Thanks Matt! Have you been able to get out much this summer?
@@MoonJuiceHikes not too many times. I was in SC for the summer and did lots of daily walks along a nearby river, but only hiked once or twice in the mountains. I'm in Park City, Utah this week and we're taking advantage of the cool temps and tons of trails. I'm getting my butt kicked on these mountains lol!
Just a few friendly notes about your climbing safety. 1. I didn't see any knots in your anchor, it doesn't look redundant, unless your using 2 different slings, but even then it doesn't look right. 2. Your PA preferably should be on top of the belay anchor so that in case your second falls it wont get pinched and you wont be able to move as well. 3. I'd use a belay device instead of grigri in this scenario, it's touching too much rock and can easily get stuck in an unlocked position, especially if your second fell. Praying monk is a fun time in the backyard !
The anchor is the Metolius Equalizer, the instructions didn’t show any additional knots in it? I suppose it would make sense to knot each of the doubled up strands that are attached to both anchors points independently. I’ll do that moving forward. Definitely going to attach my PAS above the anchor, thanks for the pointers!
I’m not sure how you got your wife to do that with you but super cool you do it together! Are you still planning on doing Low to High?
Yeah man, got a Whitney permit for September 26! Plans for L2H are in the works - really looking forward to that adventure.
SCARY AF. Not a climber. Looked fun. Question- I have always wondered...What happens to the anchors climbers tie into on the way up and down? Are they just left behind?
No doubt, scary AF is right!!! The small bolts are drilled into the rock. They stay there, climbers bring gear to clip onto them. There are rules regarding when and where you can place bolts… most of these routes have been here for 50 or 60 years, believe it or not!