More and more it seems we are hard pressed just to get a quick post out before an avalanche of more fun pictures buries the last two weeks. Not that this is something to complain about of course because lately it seems the weeks are overflowing with great climbing, friends and family.
Over Memorial Day weekend, Robyn and I drove the back roads to my parents place “Night Hawk” outside of Halfway, OR. We were joined by my uncle Tony and aunt Lori, for days filled with hiking, yard projects, and exploring followed by nights of craft beers, wine verticals and deluxe meals.
A highlight of the weekend was certainly going climbing with my parents. Climbing has shaped our lives in the last 4 years more than any other activity. Despite this, it’s impossible to convey what it means to us or even start to describe the feeling to others who have never been. It was a real treat to finally get out with my folks and share time with them on the rock.
Spangler Vineyards 2006-2010
Tony treating us to a vertical of wines from his area in Southern Oregon.
Tony with the pour of the 2008.
Tulips from the front yard.
The view from our exploration of Cornucopia, an abandoned mining town in the Wallowa Mountains.
Cool old houses in Cornucopia.
I would have loved to have seen these cars driving the gravel road up to the mines.
Fishing at “Jimmer’s Hole” behind my parents place.
Mom and Robyn talking details before my mom tossed her fear of heights to the wayside and got on her first rock climb ever!
Mom on Marksalot (5.8)
Dad got into the action too. Now we just need to get him some real climbing shoes!
Getting Donner all riled up before sending him into the pond.
WEEE!
more WEEE!
So rad to see the elder Davis’s crushing!!!!
love this post on so many levels, can’t wait to visit Night Hawk!