Who knew that “Mañana Mañana” actually means “Tomorrow Morning”, not “Tomorrow Tomorrow” or “The day after tomorrow.” Well anyways, as I said last post, the morning after SuperKrank was looking promising for outdoor fun. Sunday turned out to be beautiful. The rock was 100% dry. Hard to believe it after all that rain! My first stop of the day was to the warm up area. Without much surprise, I see Will Stanhope working slab. Barefoot! His smears were a little sketchy and he cheese gratered off. I hear him mumble something to himself as he takes off his chalk bag. Acting like it was totally normal, he proceeds to chalk up his big toes. Of course! It’s a slab climb, chalk is essential for maximum stick. You gotta give the guy credit. He sent next go! This initial encounter was the start of a Stanhope themed day.
The sun was shining bright and we all wanted to be in it. So myself and the other usual suspects headed to the Apron Talus. I did a few laps on Cutting Edge and snapped a few shots while others climbed. As you can see, we’re all sleeveless, the sky is blue, and smiles prevail.
We headed up the hill to try This Monkey’s Gone to Heaven. There was already a crew of hot climber girls sessioning the problem, but that didn’t deter Big Willy from asserting his manliness. Where can I get me some of that irrresistable charm!? As usual the girls fought over who got to spot. In the end, they all did, after all, there’s enough of Will to share. Outstretched, as if in praise, the girls all hoped Will would fall into their arms. Alas, no such thing happened for Will rose above them all like a monkey bound for heaven.
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