There Was A Band Called The Pots and Pans (Sauratown Crag)

This is just a quick update. A small group of us went climbing at Sauratown. This place is ideal for climbing in the winter because the crag is south facing and it is always in the sun.


Brian attacking some Krispy Kreme doughnuts.


I wish I had a lap to take a nap on. We all got up around 6:30am that morning but Mariya was the only one that got to take a nap.


Sauratown crag.


The long hike and stiff sport climbs keep most novice climbers away. The layers started to come off right as we turned this corner. By the time you get to the top you are in a t-shirt and sweating.


Rob is still using his Secret Service costume three weeks after Halloween.


This is known as The Gash of Death. You have about a 30 foot drop to look forward to if you slip.




Brian leading the first climb of the day.


Mariya coming down after cleaning her first route.


I lead this climb called Sour Balls. It was not pretty but I got up it and had a really bloody hand to show for it.