News

Ok, So the last couple of weeks have been really wet. We can't get to our favorite climbing area this weekend because everything is flooded. Some areas got 2 ft. of rain in 1 day! This is not the nice rain like Oregon. This is the sticky hot tropical rain. At least it is supposed to be clear this weekend. Back to Insu-bong

I am also really upset that Korean TV does not show the tour. I want to SEE Landis kick ass, not just read about it and watch little half hour blips in Chinese via the internet at 3am two days after the stage. The biggest bonk followed by the biggest comeback perhaps in the whole history of cycling. Simply amazing! A lot can happen in the next two days, but I predict (after predicting then not predicting) that Landis will wear yellow in Paris. That man has mojo, serious motivation and a giant motor.

Also, stoked on ski season. Tentatively, Mel and I are leaning toward Kicking Horse in Golden, BC. It has 4,000+ ft. of vert. (4th only to Jackson, Big Sky, and Whistler) and 4000+ acres of awesome terrain. Plus, weekday passes are around $300US. Think Jackson when they first put in the tram! Mel is stoked on her new tele set up, K2 Schi Devil w/ G3 Targa Roxi and I am excited for my new Garmont EnerG. Finally the 4 buckle tele boot I have been waiting for.

The Shit vs. The Fan

So, yesterday was payday, but we didn't get paid. We are in a pickle. They say we will get paid on Friday and we have no choice but to believe them. We could not show up, but then we will never get paid because they will go bankrupt.

On a more positive note: I rescued a giant dragonfly on the bus yesterday. It was freaking everyone out and people were trying to kill it. I caught the dragonfly and it sat on my hand while I opened the window.

Also: Went climbing on Sunday. Got midway through the 4th pitch of Chiounard A, just above the 10a crux, and it started raining. Neither Corey or I had a rain jacket and we were sloppy wet by the time we got back to the car an hour later. I was bummed to have not finished the climb, but excited to have led the 10a move on gear. Indian dinner tasted really good.

Bong Adventures

Rick (from Oregon) Belayed by Corey 'Bro' on the Chiounard B (5.8 200m) at Insu-bong.

Oh yeah, bong means rock.