Sonnie Trotter

West Coast Slide Shows!!

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

So, things didn’t work out as planned down in Bishop, I was really hoping to do the 4th ascent of Ambrosia, on my 4th and last day, I felt super strong on the beginning problem, and I knew the upper half like the back of my hand.  Unfortunately thin skin and the busted gravel at the start made things more challenging, and although I did climb through that section (with lots of bitching and whining) I wasn’t able to link it all the way to the rest.  So, the line awaits for a re-match.  As a consolation prize, I managed to squeak out an ascent of Evilution Direct.  Oh what a bloc.  Thanks for all the amazing support and crash pads from fellow climbers, thanks for the great motivation from Will and Charlie, and for the encouragement from everyone, when I fell from the lip the first time, and looked at my bloody flapper, I thought it was just best to go home,  but I stuck it out for more burns, and the next thing I knew, I was shaking in my boots over the lip, up on the slab, wondering how I got there.  Such a nice climb.  One of my all time favorites!

I’d like to invite all of you to a super fun slide show this weekend.  In fact, I’m doing two.

One at On The Rocks, in Cambell River BC on Dec, 17th, 2010 – 8pm.

and the other one at The Romper Room, Nanaimo BC on Dec 18th, 2010 – 8pm.

I’m honored to be invited over to Vancouver Island for these presentations, and it would be great to see you all there.  Thanks.

Category : Climbing

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