Dear God:Today, I am thankful for a break in the cold weather.
The National Weather Service forecast a high of 59 degrees. We have our doubts. The morning is cold and frosty. A thick mass of clouds blocks the sun. We anxiously await the arrival of some sunshine and warm air.
Around noon, a warm Chinook wind picks up, sweeping the low pressure system out of the area. Guess it's a good climbing day after all.
We reach Red Rock Canyon around 1 PM - better late than never. We hike to the our favorite canyon wall, the Whale. S leads a 5.7 (we warm up on this climb) before leading the neighboring 5.8. We both climb well and enjoy the strenuous workout. Next time, we'll try the 5.9.
Three hours later, S takes down the rope. We pack our gear and hike out of the canyon just as the winds begin to gust. The temperature must have dropped at least 10 degrees (not including the wind chill). I'm glad I brought a warm hat and gloves.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Photo: Red Rock Canyon - S (with our climbing gear and rope in his backpack) and T pause on the trail that leads to our favorite climbing wall.
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