Climbing Mulky Gulch with Eryn

Yesterday Eryn and I got out of town in the beautiful sunshine for some ladies only climbing. Ladies and dogs that is.  We headed out to Mulky Gulch, a canyon with cool rock spires about 45 minutes from Missoula to the east.  We parked the car before the 4wd track and hiked in.

Another day of absolutely perfect weather in western Montana.  The skies were bluebird and the sun was nice and warm. Actually, it was pretty hot reflecting off the wall.  We had two very thirsty dogs!

The mission of the day for me was to conquer some lead climbs, which is something that is very new to me.  I lead a 5.8 and a 5.9 and then we top roped a 5.10c/d.  The climbs were slabby; all friction holds for the feet.  Our toes hurt but we had huge smiles on our faces. 

What I really like about climbing is that when you are doing it, especially leading, it's all you are thinking about. 100% of your thoughts and concentration are in the moment.  

Can't wait to get back on some rock later this week :)