Cliffs are common along Missouri’s rivers, where meandering waters carve landscapes along each bend. Lush, tree-lined banks shroud soaring formations, but while hidden from most, a seasoned orienteer follows clues on his hunt for the vertical. One such pursuit unearthed Robinson Bluff more than 20 years ago.
12 Days of Climber Christmas
12 creative rock climber Christmas gifts that aren’t gear. Tis the season to combine two things I love – climb and create – with the holiday spirit…complete with quirky, climber Christmas jingles. Interested in one of the 12 days of climber Christmas ornaments for your tree or to use one of the jingles, get in […]
Rock Climbing in Missouri and Illinois State Parks Expands
Missouri’s parks and public land provide welcoming playgrounds for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Mountain biking trails wind through some; anglers cast their lines at others; and climbers take to the state parks with taller, rockier terrain — four of them at least. Thanks to the efforts of climbing advocates like the BETA Fund, that number could go up.
Dreaming of Blue Highways
Long before I met Blueberry the very blue RV, I dreamt of a season of extended travel around the western United States…a solo female rock climbing adventure. As I’m sure is shared with most, the tether of corporate America, a little bit of common sense and a whole lot of talking myself out of it […]