From Movement

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Congratulations Marshal and Stephanie!

What a Party!

Thursday Night 9/6/13

The Top Hat was great. Boogiein' down with Adri until she tapped out. Props to Kendra and Marshal who kept groovin well past the other party goer's limit. The band was awesome and I hope to find out their name.

(Update: Band was Cash for Junkers)

http://www.cashforjunkersmusic.com/band_bio/#sthash.zGQPqXEz.dpuf

Friday

Rafting Alberton Gorge with 5 boats of Steph and Marshal enthusiasts. The stoke was high and fun factor higher.

I fished off the back of the raft with out much luck. Caught a number of squakers and a couple of trout. Adri caught what could be described as a Squaker/Trout Hybrid. Hmmm. Implications not good.

Fished Trout Creek in the evening with good action on the purple haze and a few on a small stimi.

Saturday

Steph and Marshal's wedding was awesome. These two have become such good friends of mine and I am just so happy for them. Their vows were great and ceremony was great. It was fun to see and meet some Adrienne's aunts, uncles cousins etc.

Sunday

Recovery and Fishing at rock creek. Fish were eating green cadis nymphs. I caught Whitefish, Rainbows, Browns, Cutbows and a Bull Trout all in a two hour period!

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Wednesday 9/4/13

More adventure... rope solo - 5.5

"Dry Wall" aka "So Dang Hollow"

Description to come...

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Fence Post Pounding Etc

Friday evening was a whirlwind of post purchasing. I left work a little early so that I could get over to Pbuilt. I put an estimated 2300 pounds on my little 5X8 trailer which has a 2000 lb axle. I was betting on 1.5 safety factor.

Saturday - Robin, Roger and Dave came over to help pound fence posts. We were happy to have the help. Just as we were getting tired, Nate, Kendra, Cambell and Ari arrived to reinforce our efforts. Thanks everyone for your help and your company!

Sunday - Nate, Dave and I teamed up to drive four of the remaining seven posts then continued by digging the last three by hand. The ground was rocky, no surprise. We were happy to have the convenience of technology for the previous 51 posts. I was happy to have friends around to help. Later, Adrienne and I were able to convince Steph to come climbing at Kootenai where she impressed us in her efforts to climb higher than she ever has. Considering her success I hope she joins us again.

Monday - Adrienne and I met up with Pat at the Mercantile on our way up to fish Rock Creek. It was nice to chat with the folks there. The Merc really is a unique and valuable representation of the good ol' times.

In the morning, Adrienne caught a couple on the surface before heading out to take care of "missoula chores". Pat laced a bunch on the surface in the morning as well. I had an excellent morning stripping shiny streamers. I landed two nice trout in the morning and had nearly 10 takes and or bumps by about noon.

Mid-day was slow and Pat and I enjoyed the nice moderate temps chatting about plans for the fall and sharing stories.

The afternoon / evening session picked up a bit. Pat missed a BIG roll on his purple hopper where a spring was lazily rolling into the river and he caught some others up top. I dropped a red copper john below my hopper and caught a couple white-dogs and a rainbow before switching to a personal favorite the Evil Weavil. I hadn't fished the E.W. in a long time but seemed to remember it being effective in the late summer. Sure enough... I landed a couple small rainbows, and a few nicer browns. When the sun hinted of evening, I switch to a black Delectable and had some action. A few follows and bumps... and WHAM! Somebody was pissed and pulling out line against a pretty stiff drag. What fought like a 23 inch brown turned out to be a 16 inch Bully that had my delectable in its dorsal fin. It is always fun to catch a Bull trout and this fish didn't disappoint.

Neither did the weekend. I am happy to return to work. Only 3 days till my next adventure!

Monday, August 26, 2013

Friday 8/23/13

First time over Skalkaho. I wonder if the pass is groomed all the way across in winter. Camped in Sand Basin with Adri, Dave and Robin. Awesome.

Saturday

Gem Mountain and hike to Fuse lake with the same crew from camping Friday night. Searching for Gems is a blast! We were successful and found some beautiful Sapphires.

After hiking, Adrienne and I drove to Pipestone to camp.

Sunday

ATV land is not very inviting to folks used to quiet and solitude. Fun all the same. I led five crack routes 6,8,7,8,8. The last one was a bit of a sandbag in my opinion. I am improving with gear placements. The first four routes went flawlessly. The final 8, "Shoulder Crack" went OK. I was a little stressed and placed enough gear for 70 ft in 40. The result was lack of fluid climbing.

Adri climbed well as usual. Though perfect hands for me equals awkward and difficult for Adri.

While Climbing we met Kevin and Jenni of Butte. Kevin was an engineer for the power company and Jenni was a Ortho PA. They were very friendly. Considering the occupational and recreational coincidence I bet we cross paths again.

Weekend Summary

Another amazing weekend facilitated by the desire to do something new, to learn new skills, and a diesel Jetta which consumed only $20 in fuel.

Friday, August 23, 2013

Thursday August 22

Lost Horse-Climbing

Adrienne was rained out half way up Chocolate (5.8+) after I conducted a less than smooth lead.

I enjoyed the route, which can be described as a little dirty, a little loose, and lot of fun.

Sounds like a good party. Adrienne disagrees - must be getting old.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Adrienne and I have really done a lot this summer. I really should keep better track of it all. We had a conversation not long ago trying to recall all of our adventures this summer. What fun that was!